South Holston Lake is among the most beautiful in the southeastern United States.  The watershed features the tallest mountains in Virginia which provide clear clean water.  The Cherokee National Forest protects 61% of the lake's shoreline and the entire shoreline across the lake from this property.  The climate and relative tranquility create recreational opportunities from fishing to waterskiing, kayaking and sailing.  Abundant clean fresh water and natural beauty may give the mountain empire region a substantial advantage for economic development in this century.  We offer what can't be bought at the store! 

The Offer:

We offer two adjacent parcels on South Holston Lake (click here to see survey plat).  908 and 912 Lakeview Dock Road Bristol, TN 37620 total 17.2 acres with nearly 2,200' of lakefront and two homes.  One home, a 2/2 with basement, balcony and carport; the other (on the preferable building site) is in disrepair.  The lakefront runs from the TVA reservation on the southwest to Lakeview Dock on the northeast.  Both parcels are offered together for $999,000. 

Property outline above is an approximate representation of the property boundary - to view exact property boundary please view the survey plat.

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Click here to view the LARGE survey plat

The Value Proposition:

This property is the last, largest undeveloped parcel on the south end of South Holston Lake.  The property offers spectacular views, privacy and great capital appreciation potential. The incomparable property gives supreme privacy within the Lakeview Dock community on South Holston Lake.  The inspiring view constantly changes and the lake always has a patch of glassy smooth water for skiing.  The ideal buyer could build a home on the 908 Lakeview Dock Rd. site and enjoy the serenity and recreation while storing wealth for future generations. 

The Home:

The 1,400' home (main floor footage) on the property features awesome floor to near ceiling picture windows facing east and south looking across the balcony and lake at the mountains.  An efficient great room floor plan enjoys a magnificent flag stone fireplace opposing the picture windows.  Wood paneling covers the other walls.  Slate covers the foyer and kitchen floors, hardwood elsewhere.  The main floor with its attached carport has 2 bedrooms and a full bath.  The basement, finished except for the floor has wood paneled walls, a full bathroom, two more bedrooms, a storage room and a utility room.  Radiant ceiling heat keeps the whole house cozy all winter.  A strong attic fan cools and freshens the house effectively.  Many have commented, 'This house is built like a fortress'. 

Utilities:

Bristol Tennessee Utilities provides electric service and Embarq offers phone service including high speed internet access.  Rainwater is collected in a cistern for the home and water was pumped from the lake when the other house was occupied.  Cell phone service is excellent on the property. 

Travel Times:

Bristol 20 minutes, Abingdon 25 minutes, Asheville 90 minutes, Johnson City 40 minutes, Knoxville 2 hours.

Climate:

 South Holston Lake enjoys 4 solid seasons.  Precipitation  averages about 42"/yr.  Compared to Blowing Rock, NC with 68" precip. /yr.; Asheville, NC 37"/yr.; Cashiers, NC 88"/yr.  

Wildlife

White tailed deer and black bear.  Abundant bird life from herons and belted kingfishers to scarlet tanagers and pileated woodpeckers, plus the occasional American bald eagle.  Game birds include wild turkey and grouse. 

Google Earth:

Please note the elevation measure at the bottom of the google earth page as you drag the pointer over the terrain.  The lake sits around 1,700' or so and the mountains across the lake rise to over 4,100'.  The Cherokee National Forest covers the entire southeast side of the lake.