Discover the character and versatility of this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath A-frame home in Newport, located just minutes from a public boat ramp on beautiful Douglas Lake. Offering approximately 1,575 square feet of living space on 1.51 acres built in 1988, the home features a striking living room with high ceilings, beautiful wood finishes, wood flooring and a cozy wood-burning stove. The kitchen appliances convey and include a gas range. A multifunctional laundry and mudroom provide a convenient transition area for everyday country living. Additional improvements include upgraded Andersen windows and high-speed fiber internet service through Newport Utilities. The fenced property features a gated driveway entrance and several outdoor spaces, including a rear deck, front entry deck, covered front porch with a storage room and a separate covered picnic area located on the opposite side of the property--ideal for cookouts, entertaining or relaxing outdoors. A separate 14' × 24' building is currently used as an office and includes a full bathroom and split-unit heat pump. With these amenities, it offers potential for use as guest or additional living quarters. This bathroom needs to be plumbed and a water heater added. Additional improvements include a 12' × 24' utility building attached to a spacious 24' × 40' workshop with a concrete slab floor. The combination of fencing, storage, workspace makes this property well suited for buyers seeking a small homestead, hobby property or home-based workspace. Douglas Lake offers approximately 28,000 acres of water and more than 500 miles of shoreline, providing outstanding opportunities for boating, fishing and water recreation. Enjoy peaceful East Tennessee country living while remaining convenient to Newport, Interstate 40 and the attractions and natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Some pictures have been digitally enhanced.