1057 Big Four Rd, LaFollette, TN 37766

Bring your vision and finishing touches to this thoughtfully planned, unfinished home, designed with energy efficiency, comfort, and long term practicality in mind. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout features high ceilings,10 1/2 to 16 1/2 feet in height including the walk out basement creating a spacious, open feel. A panoramic glass door system will help connect the indoor living space with the amazing outdoor views from the main level. Much of what makes this home special is behind the walls and under the floor. The main level great room overlooking the East Tennessee Mountains and pond has an extensive reinforced flooring system to support a baby grand piano with ease. Energy-conscious features include closed-cell spray foam insulation planned and on site ready to install, LED lighting, and a high-efficient hybrid heating system combining a 20 SEER2 heat pump with a 98% efficient modulating propane furnace. Radiant floor heating serves the basement and safe room, with materials included for planned heated floors in the upstairs primary bathroom, kitchen and laundry room. The heating system installation also provides for a future solar or outdoor wood boiler. The radiant heating was installed for extension into a future garage. The basement includes an approximately 15'x20' room designed as a safe room with a high security safe door and 8'' concrete construction. Additional infrastructure includes 200 amp electrical service and a new septic system. A substantial rainwater collection system features approximately 34,000 gallons of burried storage, gutter catch gaurds, sediment and activated-carbon filtration, and a UV treatment before water enters the home's water piping. An external submersible pump is designed for quiet operation. A 26-kW Generac generator may also be available through negotiation already at the home. For someone who appreciates thoughtful infrastructure and the opportunity to choose their own finishes, this this property offers an exciting headstart. This contemporary home with near net zero efficiency at completion is a strong nod to luxury off grid living. The home remains under construction, with unfinished areas and planned features to be completed. Come explore the possibilities and imagine how you would make it your own.