6412 Sherwood Drive

A Place To Come Home

General Information

set upon 1.3 acres of beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens.  Perfect for the growing family in the heart of one of Knoxville’s oldest and most desirable upscale communities, Old Westmoreland (officially Westmoreland Heights - with a 1925 Water Wheel at the entrance).

This home is a classic, garden-lovers/white picket fence dream home. It sits on one of the most beautiful Dogwood Trails, and has been lovingly and professionally renovated by three owners over 58 years.

This 1950 understated treasure has been transformed from its ranch-style roots, into an open and updated, New England / Cottage-style, brick and shingle exterior, while maintaining its large front porch and loads of stacked-stone Southern ambience. Recently updated to the highest standards with hardwoods galore, custom built-ins, large master suite and huge, top of the line kitchen ... You just move in.

First you enter the long, white picket fence and stone-capped, wall lined drive through the remote-controlled custom gates, and realize how deceivingly small the home can appear from the front.  The drive turns into a large parking area with a circular brick pattern center.  You then see an over-sized, detached two-car garage, and an attached single car garage already stocked with a Craftsman workbench and cabinetry.  The back side of this wonderful home reveals lush, plant lined stone and brick walkways to the rear entrances.  Choose between the private ground level entrance, (which could be a fourth bedroom, a media room, a kid’s playroom, a nanny suite or mother-in-law room), or ... choose the brick stairway up to the kitchen entrance.

Then again, you could walk around to the picket fence-gated, private brick patio, surrounded by climbing roses, and cooled by an overhead pergola and fan.  This private area leads to a beautifully fenced in backyard for security of any little ones or pets.  It is directly off the french-doored family room.

The back yard reveals over an acre of professionally landscaped grounds, including a huge gently sloping backyard with a large low-maintenance shade garden and a fenced-in vegetable garden.  All lawns and planting beds have in-ground watering systems.

Around front, you’ll experience a lush, professionally landscaped, easily maintained yard with a sweeping custom stone, lighted stairway that leads to the 35ft. front porch.

The front entry leads you past a formal living room, which opens to the dining room, and into the magnificent gourmet kitchen. You will want to literally live in this kitchen, with its huge granite and stacked-stone island, off-white/beadboard semi-custom cabinetry, plus Sub-Zero, Dacor, Bosch and Thermador appliances. A computer desk and closet, and built-ins with a small area for relaxing or a tv is also part of the kitchen area.

Directly off of the kitchen is the bright and homey family room with its large stacked-stone fireplace, built-ins and windows galore.

Down the main hallway is the powder room, plus two bedrooms, both with walk-in closets and full baths. You then enter the over-sized, bright and airy master suite with French door to the front porch and built-ins for books and a large screen tv. The bathroom contains two matching granite sink areas, modern pedestal tub, open tiled shower, and a private, enclosed toilet. The roomy walk-in closet, off the bath, is built for two.

Downstairs includes plenty of storage room, plus a children’s playroom, fourth bedroom or nanny/mother-in-law area with bath that includes a Jacuzzi-type tub and steam shower. The exercise room is just across the hallway and includes a Hoist V3 workout/weight station and a Schwinn elliptical machine.

The large craftroom/design area/office space is bright and perfect for whatever work or projects you can imagine. It has a work island in the center, plus plenty of built-ins, cabinetry and desk space.

The laundry room is just off of the craft area. Plenty of room for all your laundry needs with a raised tiled floor. A laundry chute drops from above right into a closet basket.

Right off of this area is the in-house (single car) garage with Craftsman workbench and cabinetry included. The oversized carriage house-style two car garage provides plenty of room for storage/gardening tools/wood-working, etc. The shelving stays. Another out-building is perfect for the riding mower and more storage.

1950 Cottage Rancher

5100+ Square Feet of Pure Character & Charm