233 Gap Cove Rd

Some homes have a story. This one has a legend. Known affectionately as The Boat House, 233 Gap Cove Road is a one-of-a-kind custom home built in 2018 and designed to mirror the bow of a ship -- angled, intentional, and commanding -- as it gazes out over the neighborhood pond. It is the kind of property that stops people mid-sentence when they first lay eyes on it, and it only gets better the closer you get. Inside, rich hardwood floors run throughout the upstairs, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level covers sealed concrete beneath -- a design detail that speaks to the thoughtful, custom nature of the build. A gas fireplace anchors the living space with warmth and ambiance, making the home as cozy in the heart of winter as it is breezy and inviting come spring. The open-concept kitchen flows naturally into the living and dining areas, creating a connected, social layout that is as functional as it is inviting. Stainless appliances and a dedicated pantry give the kitchen real working utility, while a conveniently placed half bath and laundry room just off the kitchen keep daily routines running smoothly. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath layout is intimate without feeling small -- every inch purposefully designed, meticulously maintained, and move-in ready. The primary en-suite is a particular standout, featuring a custom shower with two independent shower heads and separate handles -- a small luxury that makes a quiet but lasting impression. Step outside and the property opens into something truly rare for the East Tennessee market. Over five acres of private, wooded land wrap around the home, offering a level of seclusion that feels miles removed from the everyday -- even while tucked within a gated community. Just beside the dining area and carport sits Charlotte's Spring, a man-made water feature that adds a quiet, almost storybook quality to the daily rhythm of life here. The land itself is productive as well as beautiful. Multiple fruit trees and bushes dot the property, including goumi berries and paw paw trees -- a nod to the kind of intentional, land-connected living that is increasingly hard to find. A large storage shed keeps everything tidy and organized, a fitting touch for a property maintained with obvious pride. And then there is the wildlife. Turkeys wander through. Deer pass at dusk. The occasional bear reminds you that this is real Appalachian country -- wild, alive, and utterly unlike anything else on the market. The gated neighborhood provides security and community, but make no mistake: nature runs the show here, and that is precisely the point. All this privacy and feeling of being away from it all with only a 15 minute drive to town, less than 8 miles from downtown Maryville. The Boat House is not a home you find every day. It is a home you remember for the rest of your life.