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Public Remarks: Welcome to 41.2 acres of wild, forested land — a rustic off-grid homestead where Bear Branch Creek runs nearly year-round through the property. With 95% mature forest, multiple springs, and over a mile of hand-laid trails, this is a rare opportunity to live close to the land while still being just 10 minutes from Wartburg. Features include: ● 224 sq ft off-grid timber frame cabin (completed 2021) ● 330+ sq ft timber frame outbuilding/shop (expandable for living or studio space) ● 3+ additional build sites, including one with power & water access ● Bear Branch Creek flows the length of the property (9-10 months/year) ● 95% mature hardwood forest with ridge, cove, holler, and creek basin ● Gated community, no HOA, privately maintained gravel road ● Borders forested property on all sides ● Established gardens, labyrinth, fire pits, composting outhouse, and sheds The Cabin ● Handcrafted timber-frame, 16'x14', with half loft ● Off-grid, wired for future electric, sealed and mouse-proof ● South-facing French doors to a fire pit, west-facing picture window to the creek ● Kitchenette with sink, live-edge countertop, shelving, and two-burner stove ● Cast iron Jotul wood stove with mosaic hearth ● Earth-friendly natural insulation and lime plaster finishes ● Timber frame sourced from on-site and local sustainable sawmill Utilities & Infrastructure ● Two prime building sites with power and water access: Hidden Hills (road access) and Ridgetop (cleared ridge site) ● Cabin and shop near utilities, ready to use ● Fire Hydrant located on the property (a rare feature for rural acreage) ● Privately maintained gravel road in gated community (no HOA) Offers the flexibility to live fully off-grid or integrate modern utilities — a rare blend of independence and convenience. Outbuilding & Extras ● 16'x16' Timber Frame Outbuilding with 10' lean-to — designed as a workshop, easily adapted for guest space or classroom. ● Firewood shed, tool shed, greenhouse frame, and composting outhouse. Land Features & Wildlife ● Over 1 mile of trails, many along springs feeding into Bear Branch ● 8 primitive campsites, 3 stone fire pits, labyrinth, secret mini waterfall ● Diverse forest: poplar, oak, white pine, hemlock, beech, magnolia & more ● Wildlife includes deer, turkey, hawks, turtles, salamanders, and the occasional black bear or bobcat ● Seasonal abundance: wild ginger, pawpaw, blueberries, spicebush, elderberry, rhododendron, chestnut trees, and more Gardens & Springs ● Multiple raised and in-ground garden beds, fenced areas, and hugelkultur mound ● Blueberry bushes, fig, asparagus, chestnuts, elderberry, and wild edibles ● Several springs at the ridge, plus a 350-gallon spring-fed water storage system Location ● 10 minutes to Wartburg (brewery, coffee shop, groceries, farmer's co-op, and more) ● 15 minutes to Frozen Head State Park (home of the Barkley Marathon) ● 30 minutes to Obed Climbing Area & Lilly Pad Hopyard Brewery ● 75 minutes to downtown Knoxville ● The Lifestyle This property is more than land — it's a retreat into the wild. Whether you're looking for an off-grid homestead, a nature-based retreat space, or a private sanctuary to steward into the future, Bear Branch Homestead offers deep connection to the forest, water, and land that will sustain generations to come.
Step 1: Getting to Obed Scenic Community Follow GPS instructions to 1383 Catoosa Rd, Wartburg Tn 37887. This is the address to the cabin next to the Obed Scenic Community Gate. You will see the The Obed Scenic Community sign on your left after you pass this address. There will be a black gate in front of a gravel road. Step 2: Once in the Gate 1. Take the first left to stay on Hidden Hills. Go down a hill and loop around. 2. At top of the hill, veer right at fork onto Cherokee Trail 3. At next fork, take a left onto Bear Branch Road. 4. Follow this until the road forks again
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