260 Lakeside Lodge Lane, Spring City, TN 37381

$2,450,000

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 5 Square Footage: 5,868 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 881,654 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,450,000 List Date: 8/29/2026 Last Modified: 9/04/2026

Overview

Description

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 5,868 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 va ... (Read more) 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 5,868 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.

Listing Details MLS# 1353659

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 260
Street Name: Lakeside Lodge
St Suffix: Lane
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37381
PIN #: 026 02103 000

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 2450000
Occupancy: Either

General Property Description

Type: 1 1/2 Story
Lot Dimensions: 1559x840 IRR
Lot Size SqFt: 881654
Acres: 20.24
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: No
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 5868
SqFt - Main Lvl: 4232
SqFt - Down Lvl: 628
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 1008
Total Unfinished SqFt: 609
# Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 6
Baths - 1/2: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 2019
Bonus Room: Yes
# of Rooms: 0
HOA Fee: 0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
Basement: Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-08-29

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Rhea County - 42
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: County
Elementary School: Spring City
Middle School: Spring City
Total Tax: 4978.9
High School: Rhea County

Remarks & Misc

Directions: DO NOT USE GOOGLE MAPS...it will put you in front of Rivermyst gate. Try 1276 Lodge Road Spring City. That will get you close. Follow directional signs. (have tried to correct google maps to no avail) From Spring City office, north on US27, right on Vanns Creek, Left on Toestring Valley rd, right on Lodge Road, Bear right on Lakeside lodge. Property on right. SOP.
Public Remarks: 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 5,868 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.

More Information

Fencing

Privacy: Yes

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: Yes

Style

Craftsman: Yes
Log: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Log: Yes

Siding

Log: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace

Masonry: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Cooling: Yes
Other: Yes

Floors

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 4
Carport Spaces: 2
Attached: Yes
Basement: Yes
Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Basement

Partially Finished: Yes
Slab: Yes

Lot Description

Lake/Water Access: Yes
Level: Yes
Private: Yes
River: Yes
Rolling Slope: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Passive Solar: Yes
Propane: Yes

View

Country Setting: Yes
Lake View: Yes
Lakefront: Yes
Mountain View: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Dining Area

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Rm Co: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security Alarm: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Washer: Yes

Other Rooms

2nd Rec Room: Yes
Addl Living Quarter: Yes
Basement Rec Room: Yes
Bedroom Main Level: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes
Den/Study: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Laundry/Utility: Yes
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes
Office: Yes
Rough-in-Room: Yes
Split Bedroom: Yes
Sunroom: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Doors - Energy Star: Yes
Doors - Storm: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes
Porch - Enclosed: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes
Window - Energy Star: Yes
Windows - Insulated: Yes
Windows - Vinyl: Yes

Misc Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Storm Shelter: Yes
Trey Ceiling: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Outbuildings

Detached Workshop: Yes
Guest House: Yes
Storage Shed: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Other: Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns: Yes

Property Features

Style: Craftsman; Log Construction: Block; Log Siding: Log; Wood Basement: Partially Finished; Slab Lot Description: Lake/Water Access; Level; Private; River; Rolling Slope; Waterfront View: Country Setting; Lake View; Lakefront; Mountain View Fireplace: Masonry; Stone; Wood Burning Floors: Hardwood; Tile Fuel: Electric; Passive Solar; Propane Heat: Central; Heat Pump Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling; Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Security Alarm; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector; Washer Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Public Other Rooms: 2nd Rec Room; Addl Living Quarter; Basement Rec Room; Bedroom Main Level; Breakfast Room; Den/Study; Extra Storage; Family Room; Great Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Office; Rough-in-Room; Split Bedroom; Sunroom; Workshop Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Kitchen Island; Pantry; Storm Shelter; Trey Ceiling; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Balcony; Deck; Dock; Doors - Energy Star; Doors - Storm; Patio; Porch - Covered; Porch - Enclosed; Porch - Screened; Window - Energy Star; Windows - Insulated; Windows - Vinyl Fencing: Privacy Outbuildings: Detached Workshop; Guest House; Storage Shed Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Rm Co Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Other

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Office
Master Bedroom
Family Room
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5

Documents

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Dock permit ›

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Last Updated: September - 04 - 2026

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260 Lakeside Lodge Lane, Spring City, TN 37381 (MLS# 1353659)