240 Maplehurst Lane, Bluff City, TN 37618

• 5 beds |
• 8 baths |
• 4,990 sqft

Property Description

Timeless Historic Mansion & Guest Cottage on 5 Acres - Complete Interior Restoration where every detail has been thoughtfully updated to blend charm with modern luxury. This beautiful mansion was once the former home of TN Governor John I. Cox, and visited by Harvey Firestone, Thomas Edison, & Henry Ford in 1918. The main residence features a grand wraparound covered porch and offers 4090 finished sq ft with 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, plus 2 additional half baths. Step into the inviting living room that includes a wood burning fireplace, large windows, and flows seamlessly into the elegant formal dining room. The gourmet kitchen features new GE Café appliances, a convection oven, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a spacious island perfect for entertaining. The main level primary suite also includes a cozy fireplace and a roomy bathroom with a step-in tile shower & dual vanity. Additional main level highlights include a well-lit den, and a mudroom/laundry room both with access to the picturesque exterior. Upstairs, you'll find three oversized bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom, beautifully updated and full of character. Bedroom 2 features a walk-in tile shower, soaking tub and dual vanities. Bedroom 3 offers a fireplace, walk-in tile shower, and single vanity, while Bedroom 4 includes a tub/shower combo, and dual vanity-each space blending comfort and classic Southern charm. The enchanting guest cottage offers 900 finished sq ft, a living room with fireplace, an eat-in upgraded kitchen, 1 generous bedroom with fireplace, 1 full bathroom with laundry, and a half bathroom. The covered front porch, screened back porch, and rear carport make this cottage ideal for guests or extended family. These homes showcase hardwood flooring that has been meticulously refinished, new engineered hardwood in the main homes kitchen, & den, while the bathrooms feature new tile flooring. Modern systems throughout include all-new PEX plumbing, all new updated electrical, new HVAC units, water heaters, mostly all new windows, lighting, hardware, attic encapsulation, & fresh interior/exterior paint. This exceptional estate perfectly balances historic character and modern comfort—ready for its next chapter. 2 Parcels - 082b A 033.00 & 032 (Buyers & Buyers Agents To Confirm All Information)

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

November 6, 2025 at 06:00AM

Listing Office:

The Addington Agency Bristol : 423-845-5800

Listing Agent:

Melissa Hall : 423-505-1793

MLS ID:

9987992

Interior

• General: Soaking TubBuilt-in FeaturesKitchen IslandPantryWalk-In Closet(s)Solid Surface CountersEat-in KitchenEntrance FoyerPrimary DownstairsRemodeledRestored
• Appliances: Convection OvenDishwasherCooktopMicrowaveRefrigeratorWine Cooler
• Laundry: Washer HookupElectric Dryer Hookup
• Basement: CellarExterior EntryUnfinished
• Flooring: OtherTileHardwood
• A/C: Central AirZonedHeat Pump
• Heating: CentralHeat PumpElectricFireplace(s)See Remarks
• Fireplace: BrickOtherLiving RoomPrimary BedroomFireplaceFireplaces: 5

Exterior

• General: OutbuildingGarage(s)Guest House
• Style: ColonialHistoric
• Parking: AsphaltDrivewayRV Access/ParkingGarage Door OpenerDetachedCarport

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• Windows: Double Pane WindowsOtherSingle Pane WindowsStorm Window(s)
• General: BrickWood SidingPlaster2

Location

• HOA Amenities: Landscaping
• Originating MLS: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS
• County: Sullivan

Lot

• Zoning: R082b A 033.00
• View: Creek/Stream

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

This listing courtesy of Melissa Hall, The Addington Agency Bristol