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Rare 1800s Farm

24.52 acres of beautiful Tennessee farmland as you step into Smith County from Wilson County on I-40. Make fulfilling memories in this historic property in Watertown, TN.

  • .30 mile of I-40 frontage at I-40 #250 mile marker.
  • Property at Round Lick Creek, which divides Wilson/Smith Counties barely inside Smith County at county line.
  • Wilson County benefits, but enjoy Smith Co tax rates.
  • Located in the GREEN BELT 34 miles from Nashville Airport (BNA) at #216 mile marker. Straight shot on i-40!
  • BONUS! +- 3,000 sq’ farmhouse (“AS IS”) to rehab, live in, or Air B&B and build your dream home overlooking creek or tucked in the woods.
  • Early American settlers’ log home preserved beneath siding for years. An original log smokehouse on site.  There’s even an old “two-seater” outhouse. Original hand-cut, stacked stone walls surround the main growing field and lead up to the main farmhouse. The old bonnet barn, sadly, succumbed but lays where it fell, rendering possible materials to “harvest.” Old remnants of a cattle chute and an old water well w/electric pump. City water is the primary source, but both the well and city water are plumbed into a fenced garden plot & orchard area. 
  • EXTINCT chestnut wood can be found among building materials, including kitchen & pantry flooring.
  • Super fast fiberoptic internet by DTC, Southside Utility Water, Middle TN Electric Co-op. Wholly owned 500 gal propane gas tank lights ventless gas fireplace logs to supplement central heat/air (2 HVAC units, split upstairs and downstairs)
  • 4 fireplaces (not all have ventless gas logs, but can!)
  • Up to 5 bedrooms of good size (approx 14’X14′) 2 full bathrooms
  • The beautiful woodlands are home to two creeks, one of which runs right through the farm and then under the I-40 overpass.
  • Fenced Organic orchard and growing area.
  • Electrified 5 bay tractor barn with lean-to farm office, vegetable wash room, tool shed, and small bathroom.
  • Blueberries have proven to be our most popular crop. Pears, apples, figs, pecan trees are all on site. American persimmon (Sugar Plum) and a fenced Pawpaw patch. RARE fruits!
  • Chicken house with electricity.
  • Historic 1802 buildings. Among the earliest built homes in Tennessee. Home expanded in 1900s.
  • Prime farm original stacked cut stone fences.
  • Original stacked stone “century walls” line driveway. Three Original stacked cut stone pillars at creek render a great loot of material. Original tin shingles from farmhouse were salvaged when new tin roof was installed around 2006. Original windows were very recently replaced but salvaged. New siding has been installed, covering the Original settlers logs, but can easily be uncovered to expose logs and re-chink. Two 2-story stone fireplaces flank each side of the federal style home. Porch and balcony with original porch posts, hand-turned balusters and porch parts. Pro grade Sherwin Williams silver grey house paint and white for porch posts and window/door trim plus blue for door and grey stain for porch already purchased. Building materials purchased, but not all installed. In middle of incomplete restoration will be YOUR OPPORTUNITY to negotiate and leverage your sweat equity against the current interest rates monster.
  • Potential INCOME GENERATOR #1 by wholly owning your own OUTDOOR ADVERTISING interstate SIGNAGE. Seller will disclose to buyer two eager proprietors that initiated interest in advertising. One is a vineyard, One is a multiple hotels owner. Highway Department Beautification Program that governs Outdoor Advertising has affirmed qualifying property but will take an $investment for substrate/infrastructure. Signage Rental will pay for initial investment, then let the dollars roll in. I40 traffic stats available.
  • Potential INCOME GENERATOR #2 Popular CSA (Community Sharing Agriculture) Specialty, boutique crop was recommended by County Extension but the sky is the limit. SEE Caney Creek Farms CSA or THE BAREFOOT FARMER for inspiration. Sell to local restaurants, East Nashville farmers’ market, etc. The demand for ORGANICs is HOT.
  • Potential INCOME GENERATOR #3 Set up an equine Air B&B right off one of the most travelled Interstate that slices the country from coast to coast.
  • Potential INCOME GENRATOR #4 Air B&B the whole EARLY SETTLERS experience to lodging travelers, sportsman visitors of: Defeated Creek, Burgess Falls, Center Hill Dam, Fall Creek Falls, Cummins Falls, Caney Fork – kayakers, hunters, hikers, fishers, outdoor enthusiasts. You can accommodate many lodgers all under one roof! Lotsa’ beds comfortably.
  • Potential INCOME GENERATOR # 5 Single family rental.
  • GREAT store of value: Park your money in this great interstate frontage property and WAIT for a big payoff as the growth continues. They’re at the threshold already!
  • Yes. It is a little noisy by the interstate, but SUPER PRIVATE.
  • Yes. The bridge will benefit from a shoring up.
  • Yes. The farm needs trimming, clearing, more planting, pruning, full fencing if livestock (next door neighbor may cooperate on their side) BTW: best neighbors EVER on 100 acres.
  • Yes. There are materials onsite to remain. Owners were “purists” in trying to stay true to the period. The house deserves it, as a rare and unique local treasure. The local city librarian wrote a 6 page newsletter on this historic home. Home and farm included in the SMITH COUNTY HISTORY BOOK. It once had a hardworking grain mill off Round Lick Creek.
  • Yes. The owners will take all this into consideration in negotiation.
  • Yes. “An all win,” fair deal will be the winning bid.
  • Yes. All cash. No rental or owner financing.
  • No trespassing. Only qualified buyers allowed viewing appointment.

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(37184 is Watertown zipcode)