755 bear branch rd

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.