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3 Bedroom | 2 Baths  | 1,796 Square Feet  | Coker Addition 

This 1920 brick Belle Morris Craftsman seamlessly blends vintage details with modern amenities and updates. Originally built by T.L. Lay, the founder of Knoxville staple Lay’s Meats, this 3-bed, 2-bath home has been meticulously restored over the past 10 years by the current owner/architect. Period details include original 100-year-old wavy glass windows—all restored in 2024 with new glazing, paint, and weight balancing systems; original quarter-sawn oak pocket doors and woodwork throughout; a charming built-in bench in the dining room; operational transom windows above nearly every interior door; and newly refinished original hardwood floors throughout.

Modern updates include two luxurious bathrooms with heated floors for these crisp winter mornings, including a dreamy curb-less shower in the primary suite, complete with rain shower and dual showerheads. The living room features vaulted ceilings and flows seamlessly through the dining room into a brand-new kitchen, featuring floor to ceiling soft-close cabinetry, designer appliance package, and period-appropriate soapstone counters complete with a custom soapstone farmhouse sink. A full attic and partial basement allow for ample storage and endless opportunities for future expansion. Additionally, the home has been completely modernized with all-new electrical, plumbing, HVAC and ducting systems. Injection insulation was installed behind existing plaster walls and spray-foam in other locations.

Over 700 SF of covered exterior porches allows for effortless outdoor entertaining. A welcoming front porch overlooks the luscious front yard, whereas a completely reimaged backyard features a covered porch, new cedar privacy fence, and over $20k in professional landscaping throughout the large double-lot. If you’re in search of a historic home where no detail was overlooked, this is the one. Knox Heritage also took notice by awarding the home a ‘Historic Preservation Stewardship’ award in 2024!

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