Rhea County Homes with Lake/Water Access Lot Description

Rhea County Homes with Lake/Water Access Lot Description

Welcome to Rhea County, Tennessee, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the scenic Tennessee Valley! Known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, Rhea County offers a delightful blend of rural charm and modern convenience. The county is home to the picturesque town of Spring City, where friendly faces and a strong sense of community await you.

For those who dream of a life by the water, Rhea County boasts a variety of homes with lake and water access. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of lapping waves and the rustle of leaves, with breathtaking views of the serene waters of Watts Bar Lake and the Tennessee River just a stone's throw away. These properties offer not just a home, but a lifestyle filled with outdoor adventures, from boating and fishing to hiking along the breathtaking trails that wind through the lush surroundings.

Each home with lake access is a unique treasure, often featuring spacious yards, private docks, and decks perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the stunning sunsets. Whether you're looking for a cozy cabin retreat or a modern family home, Rhea County has something for everyone.

With a rich array of recreational opportunities and a welcoming community, Rhea County is the perfect place to settle down and enjoy life by the water. Discover your dream home today and embrace the tranquil lifestyle that awaits you in this beautiful corner of Tennessee!

Newest Rhea County Homes with Lake/Water Access Lot Description

211 Dabbs Drive, Spring City
$950,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1357834 MLS
Privacy, character, and year-round deep water--this charming Watts Bar Lake A-frame offers the lake lifestyle you've been looking for. Set on two waterfront lots with two additional lots directly across the street, this distinctive 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers plenty of space for family and friends, along with excellent potential as a vacation rental or Airbnb. Full of character, the classic white A-frame design creates a warm and inviting lake retreat. The main level features a cozy living area with fireplace, charming pass-through kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, split bedrooms provide privacy, including one with beautiful lake views, along with another full bath. The finished basement adds even more living and entertaining space, with a second family room and fireplace, bedroom/flex space, recreation room with bar, laundry area, and access to an outdoor patio. Abundant closets throughout provide excellent storage. A detached 2-car garage with a loft adds even more flexibility for lake gear, vehicles, hobbies, storage, or additional guest space. Located just off the main channel of Watts Bar Lake, this property offers year around deep-water access, two docks, and a short boat ride to full-service marinas, waterfront restaurants, and local lake hangouts. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend lake house, or investment property, this home offers the space and setting to enjoy lake life to the fullest. Just one hour from Knoxville and Chattanooga, and close to charming Spring City, you'll have easy access to boutique shops, the summer farmers market, local festivals, restaurants, grocery stores, medical offices, and more. If you're searching for Watts Bar Lake real estate, lakefront homes, deep-water lake property, a lake house with a dock, or a unique Tennessee lake retreat, this A-frame is a rare find with character you simply can't replicate.

211 Dabbs Drive, Spring City

385 Hidden Forest Tr, Spring City
$479,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1357234 MLS
Lake life, without the lakefront price tag. Set among more than 2 acres of rolling Tennessee countryside, this beautiful basement ranch offers space, privacy, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors--plus your own deeded access boat slip on Watts Bar Lake. With 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a bonus flex space, and two separate living areas, there is room for both everyday living and weekend guests. The main level features a 2-car garage, while the basement offers a workshop with a full-size garage door--perfect for hobbies, projects, or extra storage. When it's time to get on the water, your deeded slip at the community dock makes boating easy. Located on the main channel of Watts Bar Lake, Rivermyst offers convenient access to full-service marinas, waterfront restaurants, and local lake hangouts. Spend the morning on the water, come home to the quiet of your own acreage, and enjoy the simple pace of small-town lake living. Just an hour from Knoxville or Chattanooga, Spring City offers a charming mix of boutique shops, a summer farmers market, community festivals, local restaurants, grocery stores, medical offices, and more. Located in the gated Rivermyst subdivision, this property offers private roads, underground electricity, sensible restrictions, security cameras, and a community dock. If you've been dreaming of Watts Bar Lake living, boating, acreage, and room to breathe--without paying a premium for a lakefront home--this may be the lake retreat you've been waiting for.

385 Hidden Forest Tr, Spring City

4.95 Acres Waterside Way, Spring City
$450,000
1356968 MLS
Privacy, panoramic views, and true lake living await on this exceptional nearly 5-acre lakefront oasis with over 500 feet of Watts Bar Lake shoreline. Tucked among mature trees along the main channel, this rare property offers the perfect setting to build your dream lake home and enjoy the beauty, privacy, and recreation of East Tennessee lake life. A primitive road is already in place, providing convenient access to an ideal building site while preserving the property's natural character. The property also includes deeded use of a boat slip at the community dock, with deep water suitable for year-round boating. You also have the option to apply for a private dock off of lot 39. With easy access to nearby marinas, waterfront restaurants, and local lake hangouts, weekends here are made for boating, fishing, sunset cruises, and relaxing by the water. Located within the gated Rivermyst subdivision, the property offers private roads, underground electricity, sensible restrictions, security cameras, and a community dock--providing the privacy and amenities sought by buyers looking for a premier Watts Bar Lake waterfront property. Just an hour from both Knoxville and Chattanooga, yet surrounded by the charm of small-town living, Spring City offers boutique shops, a seasonal farmers market, community festivals, local restaurants, grocery stores, doctors' offices, and everyday conveniences. Here, you can enjoy peaceful lakefront living without giving up easy access to the city. If you've been searching for luxury lakefront land, private Watts Bar Lake property, lakefront acreage, or a secluded Tennessee lake retreat, this exceptional property offers the space, privacy, water access, and location to create something truly special.

4.95 Acres Waterside Way, Spring City

436 Waterfront Way, Spring City
$2,350,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1354172 MLS
Watts Bar Lake living on approximately 131 feet of TVA-approved shoreline, with a private covered two-slip dock, level walkout to the water, and two full levels of finished lakefront living space. 436 Waterfront Way sits inside the gated Lakefront Estates community on the main Tennessee River channel, built in 2012 with steel-beam and poured-concrete construction and finished with extensive millwork throughout. The main level offers 10' ceilings throughout and centers on a great room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room with cathedral ceilings, and a kitchen appointed with a large quartzite island, Thermador appliances including gas cooktop, steam/convection and convection/microwave ovens, professional range hood and pot filler, a butler's pantry and an additional walk-in pantry. The primary suite is on the main level with his and hers closets, a jacuzzi tub and a stunning lake view to wake up to. The lower level is a true daylight walkout, not a basement: window walls open directly to the stone patio, fire pit, and lakefront lawn. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, with a picture-window lake view from the larger bedroom. A full bath sits just inside the lake entrance for coming in off the water. The family room is outfitted with surround sound and a wet bar with full-size refrigerator, sink, and cabinetry, alongside a game room/rec room and a sauna. A separate brew pub with its own garage door opens to the side yard, and a fully conditioned workshop is wired for 220V and 120V. A third room, insulated and prewired, is ready to finish as a dedicated theater. The garage is exceptional: 14-foot ceilings, two bays approximately 31 feet deep and two approximately 25 feet deep, with double 12-foot doors sized for an RV, boat, and recreational equipment. Seven parking spaces in total. Systems were chosen for performance and longevity: Andersen 400 Series casement windows and doors, spray-foam insulation, a Trane 20-SEER two-stage zoned HVAC system, ERV fresh-air exchange, whole-house humidity control, gas water heater with recirculation, standby generator, and 1-gig fiber. Sellers report electrical bills of approximately $250 per month in July and August while conditioning roughly 6,000 square feet.* Natural gas and underground utilities. For buyers who want more: approximately 2,150 square feet on the upper level is already framed, insulated, and under roof, with 14-foot ceilings and two skylights. It can be finished as additional bedrooms, offices, a studio, or entertaining space without touching the foundation, roof, or exterior. The unfinished space with the essential infrastructure already in place, including HVAC line set, natural gas, 200-amp electrical panel, and plumbing and bathroom rough-ins is ready to be finished and customized to suit your needs--simply bring your vision to life. The $125 monthly HOA covers common space lawn care, the community clubhouse and fitness center, boat ramp, community dock, community trailer and RV lot and gated entry. *Utility costs are seller-reported and may vary with usage, occupancy, rates, and conditions.

436 Waterfront Way, Spring City

260 Lakeside Lodge Lane, Spring City
$2,450,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 1353659 MLS
FLOAT THROUGH THE FOREST TO YOUR PRIVATE BOAT DOCK. Set high above the main channel of Watts Bar Lake on over 20 private, wooded acres, Lakeside Lodge is an extraordinary legacy estate, fully furnished and offering one of the most remarkable waterfront experiences in East Tennessee: a newly installed private passenger incline. Step aboard the gondola-style carriage and glide 300 feet beneath the forest canopy, arriving effortlessly at the expansive covered dock and the sparkling waters below. It is not simply lake access--it is an experience found nowhere else on Watts Bar. Built in 2019, the magnificent custom log residence, detached garage/separate guest apartment and new tiny home retreat total approximately 6272 sq feet of beautifully appointed living spaces. A long, wooded approach opens to a circular concrete drive, revealing an impressive timber-and-stone lodge surrounded by covered porches, handcrafted fountains and cascading water features. Inside the main home, soaring vaulted ceilings, massive, exposed beams and hand-scraped African mahogany floors establish a sense of warmth and craftsmanship from the moment you enter. The dramatic great room is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling, double-flued stone fireplace, while walls of glass frame breathtaking lake, mountain and sunset views. These views are not limited to one room--they accompany you throughout the home and continue across the expansive porches and outdoor living spaces. Designed for both gracious entertaining and comfortable everyday living, the chef's kitchen features granite countertops, a stone backsplash, generous cabinetry and a large gathering island. In the main home, multiple living areas to include four bedrooms suites, four full baths and one half bath provide abundant room for family and guests, while a handsome library, partially finished lower level with custom sauna and garage add to the property's exceptional versatility. Beyond the main house, the detached 2 car garage provides a private thousand sq ft studio apartment above with 1 bedroom and bath for multigenerational, guests or additional rental income. Known to vacation guests as ''Berl Inn Lodge''--a playful nod to the owners' German heritage--the property also boasts a luxury 3/1 tiny home, approximately 400 sq ft and fully furnished with an impressive, established history on VRBO. Its guest accommodations include a separate laundry house, Finnish sauna and outdoor shower. This extraordinary setting and memorable amenities offer the next owner the opportunity to continue a successful rental legacy or reserve the entire retreat exclusively for family and friends as the entire property is unrestricted. At the shoreline, the covered dock offers a front-row seat to the beauty of Watts Bar Lake, with expansive water, 24 ft, at summer pool,and approximately 16 ft in the winter at the dock, making this lake property truly year-round.. On the water, enjoy a local boating favorite tie-up, Sand Island, which is a five-minute lazy boat ride away along with four marinas and restaurants within 15 minutes. Charming Spring City is a 15-minute drive for shopping, groceries and medical. Despite its remarkable privacy, the estate remains conveniently connected to East Tennessee's major destinations. Chattanooga and Knoxville are approximately 90 minutes away, Nashville is approximately 2.5 hours away, with the greater Atlanta area reachable in about 3 hours--placing this secluded lakefront retreat within comfortable reach of four major metropolitan markets. From the peaceful forest and handcrafted water features to the remarkable private incline and commanding lakefront setting, every element of this estate feels intentional and entirely unique Impossible to replicate, Lakeside Lodge is more than a waterfront home. It is a one-of-a-kind haven created to be enjoyed today and treasured for generations. Catch the video Potential favorable owner financing available.

260 Lakeside Lodge Lane, Spring City

300 Lake Forest Lane, Spring City
$850,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1351540 MLS
WATTS BAR LAKE-TENNESSEE RIVER YEAR-ROUND WATERFRONT VIEWS! Enjoy the best of lake living in this spacious ranch-style home w/ a finished basement & beautiful year-round water views. The main level welcomes you with a foyer leading into a large living room featuring built-in bookshelves/cabinets and a cozy gas-log fireplace, perfect for relaxing on chilly evenings. The separate dining area and sunroom offer stunning views of the lake and breathtaking sunrises throughout the year, or step outside onto the sundeck and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The well-appointed kitchen features appliances, including a stainless refrigerator, drop-in range, built-in microwave and oven, plus a convenient breakfast bar and garden window--perfect for enjoying your favorite plants. A spacious laundry room includes the washer and dryer. The main level also offers 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. The primary bedroom features private access to the deck, making it easy to step outside & enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the lake views. The primary bath offers a beautiful tiled walk-in shower. The lower level provides even more living & entertaining space with a large family/recreation room, kitchenette, sunroom currently being used as an office, & another gas fireplace. Multiple storage closets/safe rooms provide plenty of additional storage. A 3rd bedroom with a Murphy bed & abundant built-ins offers a private entrance leading directly to the covered concrete patio. Just steps from the patio is your covered one-slip boat dock with an electric boat lift, making it easy to enjoy boating, fishing & swimming right from your own waterfront property. Take the boat out & cruise to your favorite waterfront restaurant for dinner and entertainment. Additional features include a double detached garage, storage shed and concrete circular driveway. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway or a place to enjoy all that lake life has to offer, this property is it!

300 Lake Forest Lane, Spring City

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