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144 Parksville Road, 
Benton, TN 37307

$1,200,000


5

Beds


5

Baths


4,620

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Pj Mckay

Bender Realty

423-472-2173

Last updated:

December 31, 2025, 03:16 PM

MLS#

20255258

Source:

TN RCAR

About This Home

144 Parksville Road

A historic country estate with two distinct dwellings at the base of the Cherokee National Forest. A rare opportunity awaits at 144 Parksville Road, a country estate on just over eight acres featuring two dwellings a stately four-bedroom main house and a fairytale storybook cottage currently operating as a successful short-term rental, known on Instagram as @benwoodgardens. Whether you continue its rental legacy or transform it into the perfect mother-in-law suite, this property offers versatility and timeless appeal. Originally built as a summer retreat for the Knox family of Cleveland, Tennessee, the main residence is a distinguished four-bedroom, three-bath home that blends historic character with thoughtful updates. Inside, a gentlemen's study, formal dining hall, and breakfast room flow beautifully throughout the home. The kitchen's wood-burning fireplace invites cozy mornings, while a second fireplace in the study adds warmth and charm. The storybook cottage, tucked quietly among the trees, was featured in Domino Magazine and will soon appear on Homeworthy for a full house tour adding to its growing acclaim. It conveys fully furnished, offering a truly turn-key opportunity for continued short-term rental success or as a private guest retreat. Outdoors, you'll find a metal barn, chicken coop, fruit orchard, and a small fenced animal paddock with a custom duck house perfect for those dreaming of a mini farm or simply embracing country living. With just over eight acres bordering the Cherokee National Forest, there's endless room to explore, ride horses, and enjoy the beauty of the Ocoee region. Just minutes from Parksville Lake and the Ocoee River, and 36 miles from Blue Ridge, Georgia, this extraordinary property offers the best of East Tennessee living a rare blend of history, charm, and natural beauty.

Home Facts

Single Family

5 Baths

5 Bedrooms

Built in 1947

Price Summary

1,200,000

$259 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

20255258

Last Updated:

December 31, 2025, 03:16 PM

Added:

2 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

5

Full Bathrooms:

5

Interior

Living Area:

4,620 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

4,620 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1947


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

361,548


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,200,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$259 per Sq. Ft.

Source:TN RCAR
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