This Victorian Mansion, known originally as Burdett Manor, built in 1889, embodies the magnificence of the Gilded Age. Located minutes away from historic downtown Lenoir City and a quick drive to the conveniences in Knoxville, this newly renovated home keeps true to its historic roots while maintaining a deep connection to the era of which it calls home. The home was originally build by James Burdett who graduated medical school in Georgia at the beginning of the civil war. He served as a doctor in the confederate army under General Robert E. Lee. While serving as army doctor, he befriended the Lenoir brothers who would go on to found Lenoir City. When it was not an option to return to Georgia because of Sherman’s March to the Sea, he reached out to his friends and obtained some in their new town. In Tennessee, James began working as an accountant for the Lenoir brothers, managing many of their business endeavors. He eventually wed the Lenoir sister and built Burdett Manor in 1889 as a wedding gift for his new bride. Complete with 10-foot ceilings, 12 fireplaces, and hand-carved mantels, this home was thoughtfully crafted with elegance in mind. Each room features paneling with a unique type of wood to truly set apart each living experience. Some highlights of the house include a formal living room, dining room, a full butler’s pantry, and a grand entry staircase suitable for the grandeur the original owners imagined. Modern conveniences added in a 2012 renovation include a gourmet kitchen, a tennis court, top-of-the-line appliances, a bonus room, bathrooms in each bedroom, a sun deck, Hardie Board siding, new electrical, internet cable, PEX plumbing pipe, insulation, central heat & air, new walls, and two garages. Additional features that set this house apart are three additional staircases, master bedroom and bathroom with walk in closet, wrap around porch, patio, mud room, claw foot tubs, attic and cellar, seven stall horse barn, shed, tenant house, wrap around paved driveway, fenced in yard, 6.4 acres of fenced acreage, fruit orchard, four-stall shed with workshop and storage space, greenhouse, garden, and two home-office spaces. This historic home is a must see. All appointments to view the property must be scheduled through the owner. To request a tour, please utilize the Zillow tools to contact the owner.
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