Experience Idyllic Waterfront Living At Its Finest

Don’t miss this opportunity! Perfectly positioned on a large, peaceful cove just off the main channel of beautiful Watts Bar Lake, 281 Cottage Drive offers the ideal blend of tranquil waterfront living, breathtaking views, and effortless access to the open water you have been searching for! This exceptional waterfront property offers the perfect balance of peaceful lake living and quick access to open water. Set on a picturesque 0.63-acre lot with a gently sloping, park-like setting that extends to the TVA seven hundred fifty-foot contour line and continues to the shoreline, the setting offers remarkable privacy and the rare convenience of easy, level access to the lake.

Offering three thousand eight hundred sixty-one square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this three-bedroom, three and a half bathroom beautifully maintained home blends timeless cottage-inspired architecture with spacious, comfortable living. A welcoming covered front porch, mature landscaping, plantation shutters, and quality finishes create an inviting atmosphere throughout.

The impressive great room is the heart of the home, showcasing soaring cathedral ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and expansive windows with electronic shades overlooking the backyard and lake. The adjoining kitchen features custom cabinetry, quality appliances, generous workspace, and an open layout that flows seamlessly into the breakfast area with plantation shutters. A separate formal dining room provides the perfect setting for holidays and entertaining.

Completed in 2019, the stunning sunroom addition is one of the home’s signature spaces. Surrounded by walls of windows, it offers panoramic views of the beautifully manicured lawn and the peaceful waters of Watts Bar Lake making it the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of each day.

The spacious primary suite features a beautifully renovated spa-inspired bath completed in 2019 with an oversized tiled walk-in shower; freestanding soaking tub; separate vanities; tile flooring; and elegant finishes. Upstairs you will find two guest bedrooms; a full bath; and a large bonus room that offers flexible space for a home office; media room; playroom; or guests.

The walk-out lower level expands living space with a full second kitchen; recreation room; guest accommodations; abundant storage; and direct access to backyard and lake—ideal for entertaining or multigenerational living.

Outdoor living is where this property truly shines. The park-like grounds gently lead to shoreline with one of the easiest flattest walks to water you’ll find on Watts Bar Lake. The private dock features two covered boat slips; a floating personal watercraft dock; and a spacious lounging deck creating the perfect place to boat swim fish or simply relax by water.

In addition to attached two-car garage—a detached three-bay garage/workshop built in 2015 includes an additional half bath—and expansive second-story storage providing exceptional space for hobbies boats vehicles or recreational equipment.

Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained—the home also features newer roof (2022) HVAC systems approximately three years old new water heater—and Generac generator offering comfort peace-of-mind for years come.

From mornings in sunroom afternoons on lake evenings spent dock281 Cottage Drive offers timeless waterfront lifestyle families dream about. Beautifully maintained thoughtfully updated ideally situated on one Watts Bar Lake’s most desirable level waterfront lots this is rare opportunity own truly exceptional East Tennessee lake home.