450 Hawken Drive

Notes from the listing agent

New Construction in the Smokies. Wake Up to Blackberry Mountain | Homestead West NEW CONSTRUCTION WAITING TO BE FINISHED. PRICED TO MOVE. LOCATION, VIEWS & INVESTMENT INCOME--THE HOMESTEAD WEST TRIFECTA THE OPPORTUNITY: Seize a rare entry point into one of Tennessee's hottest resort markets. This is proven short-term rental territory. Comparable 3-4 bedroom cabins in Homestead West with indoor pools are generating $160-190k in annual gross revenue. Get this finished right, and you're looking at commanding NOI and serious owner-occupant appeal. Priced aggressively as unfinished new construction--this is where equity gets built. THE PROPERTY: Set on 2.12 wooded acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this 3,945 heated-square-foot contemporary cabin is framed and ready for the finishing touches. Heavy lifting is done--the bones are bulletproof. What you'll see now is construction in progress; what you'll deliver is a revenue-generating mountain retreat. What's Already In Place: Stacked stone exterior, covered porches on every level, and a private indoor pool already framed in. Premium building materials on-site and ready to deploy--Pella windows, quality flooring throughout, professional lighting systems, and more. This isn't window dressing; it slashes your cost-to-complete and guarantees quality finishes without sourcing delays or supply-chain headaches. The Floorplan: Three generous bedrooms, 3 full + 2 half baths, nearly 6,150 total square feet of livable and rentable space. Dedicated theater/game room, private indoor pool, and sprawling entertainment zones await completion. An outdoor fireplace is framed and ready. Plus: a level blank canvas waiting for whatever outdoor living you can dream up--think resort-style lounging areas, fire pits, hot tub installation, tiered seating terraces with those mountain views as the backdrop. This is your chance to build the Instagram moment guests are paying premium rates to experience. THE VIEWS--WHERE THE MONEY IS: Blackberry Mountain dominates every deck. Those views aren't decoration--they're revenue. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the #1 most visited national park in the United States, attracting approximately 11.5 million recreational visitors annually and outpacing Zion and Yellowstone combined. That traffic is minutes away. Guests don't just book a cabin; they book that view. Premium nightly rates follow premium sightlines, and this elevation and vista create competitive advantage that converts straight to occupancy and booking power. THE LOCATION: 7.6 miles to Pigeon Forge--close enough to capture the visitor traffic, far enough to stay peaceful. Townsend and Maryville are each a leisurely 20-30 minutes out. Homestead West is deed-restricted with 24/7 security and proven resale comps. HOA? Just $300 annually. THE BOTTOM LINE: This is not a typical listing. It's a carefully positioned entry point for savvy investors seeking equity upside, customization control, and proven rental income in one of Tennessee's strongest resort markets. Schedule your showing today.