755 Bear Branch Rd Wartburg, TN 37887

This 41.6 acre forested lot features an off-grid timber frame cabin of 224 square feet, a timber frame outbuilding/shop exceeding 330 square feet, a composting outhouse, and a firewood shed. The cabin is constructed from timber harvested on-site, incorporating natural insulation and lime plaster finishes, and is heated by a Jotul wood stove. Power and water are accessible at the road, and a fire hydrant is located on the property. Additional building sites can be reached via an old logging road leading to the ridgetop. The property is part of a gated community with a privately maintained gravel road. The land's topography includes a ridgetop offering 360-degree views in winter, a cove/holler, and a creek basin. A hand-laid trail system with footbridges provides access throughout the property. The mature hardwood forest is populated with poplar, oak, white pine, hemlock, beech, maple, and magnolia, among other species. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, hawks, owls, turtles, salamanders, and black bear. The flora includes wild ginger, pawpaw, wild blueberries, spicebush, elderberry, rhododendron, mountain laurel, chanterelles, oyster mushrooms, and other wild edibles. There is a garden area that receives over 7 hours of sunlight daily, along with a labyrinth, rustic campsites, and several stone fire pits. The property is located 10 minutes from Wartburg, 15 minutes from Frozen Head State Park, 30 minutes from Obed Climbing Area & Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery, and 75 minutes from downtown Knoxville.