5017 serenity drive

Imagine waking up every morning to Cherokee Lake stretched out in front of you. No alarm needed. Just light pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows, the water glittering in the distance, and coffee in hand on a covered porch that looks out over one of the most beautiful lakes in East Tennessee. That is the daily reality at 5017 Serenity Drive in Mooresburg. This is the kind of home where you stop rushing. The 20-foot vaulted ceilings and open main living area give the space a calm, airy feel that is hard to describe until you are standing in it. The custom stone fireplace becomes your gathering spot every fall and winter, the kind of place where conversations stretch late into the evening. Cherokee Lake is right there through the windows the whole time. The kitchen was built for the person who actually loves to cook. Gas range, granite leather countertops, a quartz island with room for everyone to pull up a stool. Weekend mornings turn into long breakfasts. The lake view through the custom Wincore crank-out windows makes even a Tuesday night dinner feel like something worth slowing down for. The primary suite on the main level means no stairs at the end of a long day. The bathroom is the kind you see in magazines, with a walk-in tile shower, vessel sinks, and a custom barn-style vanity that makes getting ready feel like a treat instead of a task. Upstairs, the bonus room gives guests, grandkids, or a home office their own space with privacy. Downstairs, the finished basement with a family room, full bath, and plumbing already in place for a second kitchen opens the door to multi-generational living or hosting extended family without anyone feeling crowded. Outside, Legacy Bay takes care of the lifestyle piece. The community is gated, so there is a natural sense of quiet and security. The pool is there when you want it. The boat ramp and marina mean your boat goes from storage to water without the hassle of trailering across the county. Tennis courts, a clubhouse, and neighbors who chose this same lifestyle mean you are surrounded by people who get it. All of that for $440 a year in HOA fees. Cherokee Lake offers over 28,000 acres of water with excellent fishing, boating, and recreation. You are not just buying a house here. You are buying into a pace of life that most people only get on vacation. Homes built like this, in communities like this, with views like this, do not come available often.