Ridgetop Modern Home and Workshop barndo shell

Ultimate Privacy and Freedom

Thirty Two Unrestricted Acres

Directly Adjacent to the National Forest

Endless Opportunities,
One Unmatched Property

Welcome to the Paint Mountain Retreat. An idyllic East Tennessee property on the market for the first time. The 32 acre estate includes a modern mountaintop home, a massive conditioned workshop, multiple outbuildings, and numerous surveyed and perked building sites. The estate is available as a whole, or as two separate parcels.

The house is surrounded by 27 acres (woods and usable pasture) that back into the National Forest. Walk out of your front door into over 650,000 acres of protected wilderness, hiking trails, stocked creeks, and stunning waterfalls.

The workshop/barndominium is available on a separate five acre lot. Keep it as your dream workshop, turn it into a thriving business, or add interior finishes to convert it into custom home.

sun dappled contemporary house sits in front of a mountain range in greeneville tn

brightly lit living room with wall of windows behind a couch arrangement

two adirondack chairs overlook a mountain range from an expansive deck

The Main Residence

27 Acres | $899,000
1098 Paint Mountain Rd, Greeneville, TN

Perched at the top of the ridge, the primary home is a modern, sustainable sanctuary with Blue Ridge Mountain views, superior construction, off grid capability, and total privacy. The age-in-place home is situated on 27 pristine, unrestricted acres that border 650,000 acres of the Cherokee National Forest.

bright red barndominium compound is flanked on both sides by matching outbuildings. There is a driveway in front and mountains behind

postcard perfect aerial photo of a long mountain valley with a large red barndominium nestled on a hilltop

The Barndominium Workshop

5 Acres | $585,000
5635 Houston Valley Rd, Greeneville, TN

On the other end of the property sits a 3,200 sq. ft. fully conditioned barndominium/workshop on its own surveyed 5-acre parcel. This high-ceilinged, flexible space is fully insulated and climate-controlled. With a full bath, laundry, and open layout, it’s ready to become a second residence, studio, venue, or business base. This property has its own entrance, utilities, and legal lot, making it a truly standalone opportunity.

aerial photo of bright red barn in the foreground and a contemporary house on top of a ridge

Buy the Whole Estate

32 Acres | 2 buildings | $1,299,000

Together, both parcels create something extraordinary: a rare, flexible estate with space to live, work, grow, and expand — all on your own terms.

Both parcels are fully surveyed, with separate legal descriptions, utilities, and road access — making them easy to buy, sell, or develop independently now or in the future. The property also includes 9 additional surveyed and perked building lots.

This isn’t just a place to live. It’s a place to build a life — or several — in a setting that’s as peaceful as it is prepared.

A House as Extraordinary as Its Setting

Side front view of contemporary mountaintop home shows front porch with Japanese maple and two rocking chairs with mountains in the background

Main bedroom is flooded with sunlight that is reflecting off the sculptural wall mirror and provides a peek into the ensuite rainshower

large kitchen island with barstools faces a giant glass patio door open to mountain views

snapshot of dramatic sunset light through a wall of glass in a living room

This is not an ordinary mountain home

The interior of the main residence is a study in modern elegance, with clean lines, soaring ceilings, and expansive glass that frames the surrounding wilderness like living artwork. Anchored by a dramatic great room with 14-foot ceilings, the space is bathed in natural light from fourteen oversized windows and two sets of glass doors that open directly onto an 80-foot Azek composite deck—an ideal perch for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply watching the weather roll across the ridgeline.

architecturally stunning contemporary angled house with two walls of solid windows and glass doorways opening onto an expansive deck

Spa-style master bathroom with oversized soaker tub and double vanity

The main level has 14′ ceilings, a open floorplan living and dining area, as well as 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Minimal maintenance, one-level living was planned for aging in place.

The open floor plan flows effortlessly between living, dining, and kitchen areas, all unified by hickory hardwood flooring. The European-inspired kitchen is streamlined and stylish, offering the ease of low-maintenance surfaces. Designed for cooking, gathering, and unwinding, not constant upkeep.

The primary bedroom suite is a private sanctuary with dramatic views and a spa-like bath featuring a curbless walk-in shower with dual rainfall heads.

the rotating wood stove is the centerpiece of the dining area that flows out of the great room

modern two level house with double slant roof, walls of windows and wraparound deck

The lower level (unfinished 1600 sf), has poured concrete walls, 10′ ceilings, french doors that open to the lawn, 5×5’casement windows and is stubbed for a full bath. This space was thoughtfully designed to accommodate a safe room, 2 additional bedrooms, a theater room, a prepper pantry and a mechanicals/storage area.

Previously used as an artist studio, it is connected by a walkway to the outbuilding that housed kilns and sculpture tools. This shed has 100 amp power and can also be converted into guest quarters.

Drone photograph of contemporary house in the National Forest with rooftop solar panels. House is in a clearing surrounded by majestic Blue Ridge Mountains

twilight photo of an angular contemporary house with a large deck facing a dramatic sunset

Neither rustic timber frame nor log cabin, this house embraces modern architectural language rarely seen in the region. With a nod to Dwell magazine aesthetics and a deep respect for its mountain surroundings, the home was designed by an artist with a deep appreciation of place and function.

Every detail was chosen with intention, blending form, function, and enduring comfort. It is a home that feels elevated but appears modest. A thoughtfully executed vision in one of the most spectacular locations in East Tennessee.

All mechanical systems were carefully selected for performance and simplicity, with balanced ventilation and efficient heating and cooling to keep the indoor environment healthy and stable year-round. Natural materials, low-VOC finishes, and local sourcing wherever possible all contribute to a home that feels grounded in its setting and in tune with the land around it.

The house has 400 amp service as well as a powerful rooftop solar array, a battery bank for emergency power backup, and a buried 250gal LP tank, making long-term off-grid operation possible.

Closeup overhead of contemporary house with a metal roof, solar panels and large deck with dining table set up for 6

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This house isn’t just beautiful, it’s built better. Inspired by sustainable design principles, the Paint Mountain residence was crafted to be comfortable, efficient, and enduring.

The design follows one core philosophy: build only what you need, build it well, and make it last. It features a tight, well-insulated building envelope, high-performance windows, and a thoughtful layout that minimizes energy loss while maximizing natural light and mountain views. Every decision was made with long-term durability, low energy use, and low maintenance in mind.

a bright photograph of the front of a contemporary styled home with a deck on the right side and a front porch that spans the entire front of the house

Angled shot of the front and side of a contemporary house in the mountains shows a large wraparound deck and front porch

Contemporary house has a unique Mondrian-like siding pattern laid out in an irregular grid and painted soft natural colors

view from the foyer into a vaulted great room with hardwood floors and a modern silver colored wood stove

natural light streams effortlessly through the open floorplan of the great room that features 14' ceilings and hardwood floors

14 foot ceilings hold great picture windows that flood a glossy white kitchen with a massive green island

Bright living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and rotating wood stove centerpiece

open concept living room with vaulted 14' ceilings and walls of operable windows

Set of couches and recliners in the center of a large open concept great room facing a 14' tall wall of huge windows

Sunlit primary bedroom with hardwood floors, ceiling fan and modern wall mirrors that reflect the view from the outside

Sunlit home office has huge window and incredible views of rolling mountain ranges

Ensuite bathroom has soothing blue walls and a glossy white vanity and a shelf with artwork

a vivid blue tiled shower with double rainfall shower heads and pebble tiled floor

Queen bed, a leather recliner in an accent colored reading nook and gauzy curtains make this guest bedroom inviting

modern guest bathroom with glass shower, contemporary apron sink and wood cabinets. Laundry is in this room as well

Wide open lower level features multiple large windows and 10 foot wide glass French doors

massive lower level with 10 foot poured concrete walls and polished concrete floor

Golden hour image of deck overlooking an endless mountain range

closeup of adirondack chairs on a light tan deck overlooking view of blue ridge skyline

expansive composite deck holds a "Big Green Egg" smoker on a large wood table, a Weber grill, several dog beds and tall adirondak chairs. The deck is taller than some of the ridgetops surrounding it

a rustic wood-tone shed with a chicken coop and beautiful mountain range behind it

rustic tractor shed with white garage door sits in an alley of trees and shrubs

fancy modern shed with Mondrian-style Hardie siding sits at the end of a light grey walkway

Rolling mountain range is the background for a 40x40 fenced dog playground and fancy modern shed

Stunning view of blue ridge mountains in the distance on a bright day with a contemporary house perched in a clearing on a ridgetop

Overhead drone photograph facing southwest, showing the glass covered wall of the north face of the house, mountains and forest surrounding the large yard

Overhead photograph of contemporary mountain house shows the solar panels on house roof as well as long range views of mountains and farmland

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a grand contemporary home sits squarely in the center of a large grassy lawn surrounded by forested mountains

Drone shot of contemporary styled house with large deck and solar panels

Overhead shot of large clearing with circular driveway around a house, a huge fenced dog play area and a fancy shed linked to the house by a walkway

dramatic gold and orange sunset behind the mountains taken from the deck

adirondack chairs strategically facing the beautiful gold sunset in an cerulian sky on a wide deck

row of adirondack chairs on a deck faces an early morning sunrise reflecting off the mountain ranges

lush fall foliage surrounds a private driveway

winter photo of forest in the snow leading to a gated entryway

At home in the Blue Ridge Mountains

The land surrounding the main home is just as intentional and just as extraordinary as the house itself. Twenty-seven acres of unspoiled Blue Ridge mountain terrain unfold in every direction, offering a rare blend of wooded privacy, usable pasture, and long-range views that stretch for miles.

A massive 80-foot deck floats above it all, creating an unforgettable vantage point for watching sunrises, stargazing, or simply taking in the peace and quiet that define this property

raised bed garden on a hillside overflowing with veggies

long horned shaggy highland cattle are grazing in the tall green grass of a rolling pasture

two adirondack chairs face the mountains as the sunrise makes the leaves glow

incredible purple and magenta mist rises up from the mountains and reflects in the rain-covered deck

evergreen boughs heavy with snow under a bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds

crisp winter day on a snowy mountaintop modern house on ridge with two cars in front

faraway shot of three deer walking through a field

bright sun bokeh glancing from behind the corner of a modern house. Small Japanese maple in the foreground

periwinkle shades reflect off the siding of the front of the house in early morning sunlight

set of 6 chairs around a table set up on the deck with a dramatic golden sunset in the background

ridgetop house glowing in the sunset with patch of daffodils in the front

wide angle mountain view with sun setting in a cloud-filled sky

horses and a donkey grazing in the pasture

pond reflecting trees and sparkling with sunlight

a bright day overlooking mountains covered with bright green forest

a leafy forest trail is surrounded by trees

stunning long range view of Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall. taken from lone pine gap

The view from Paint Mountain Trail, a short hike out your front door directly into the National Forest

early morning light shines on the side of a mountain with a fancy blue shed in the foreground

This property is not just scenic, it’s productive, diverse, and ready to support whatever future you imagine. Acres of fertile, pesticide-free pastures are ideal for gardens, orchards, horses, or small livestock. A year-round spring-fed pond and multiple creeks ensure a reliable water source for animals or agriculture.

The immediate surroundings also includes a charming “she-shed” with power, a tractor shed/chicken coop hybrid, and a 40×40 fenced small animal enclosure with 6-foot-high security fencing. A 1,000-foot private drive connects you to the main road, while a second access point via a quiet, paved county road provides convenience and peace of mind.

And just beyond the edge of your lawn lies something few properties can claim: direct walk-out access to over 650,000 acres of National Forest.

Step from your front door onto a network of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and ATV exploration without ever starting your car. Drop your kayak into the French Broad River or flyfish in Paint Creek just 3 miles away. This seamless access to protected wilderness adds both seclusion and priceless freedom.

very high overhead shot of the house shows the nearby mountain ranges as well as the giant North Carolina mountains in the background

wide panorama view of mountains from the end of an elevated deck

Simplify your custom home journey

Just down the ridge, on its own five-acre parcel, stands a structure every bit as well-built as the primary home. Designed and constructed by the same high-performance custom builder, this 3,200sf fully conditioned barndominium/workshop is a showcase of durability, energy efficiency, and design flexibility.

Keep it as a dream workshop, establish a business, or turn it into a huge custom home. The ground work, the building envelope, the mechanicals, the hard work – it’s all done. The interior floorplan is yours to customize.

pastoral overhead photo of a valley between mountains and a sprawling complex of red barns

bright red barn with a white roof sits on a small hilltop

Wrapped in low-maintenance metal siding and roofing, with full continuous insulation and dual variable speed Trane heat pumps, this structure is as comfortable and efficient as it is low-maintenance.

Twelve-foot ceilings and clear-span truss construction create wide-open interiors with no load-bearing walls, making reconfiguration easy and ready for any custom floorplan. Massive windows throughout bring in natural light and gorgeous views. Two 20×30 outbuildings provide additional versatility as storage, garage space, or additional workspaces.

Inside, the building is divided into four giant spaces plus several smaller rooms.

There is high-speed internet, city water, HVAC, electric, and plumbing already in place. All permitted and inspected to code. Two wood-burning stoves add to your comfort. The floor is stained concrete and the ceiling is drywalled. A laundry and a full bathroom make it possible to live on-site during renovation.

Your custom floorplan can easily accommodate 4 or more bedrooms in addition to an enormous open-plan living/dining area and kitchen. There is an enclosed timber-framed porch that can be opened as a formal entryway. An architectural floorplan is available to guide the transformation or bring your own to this 80×40 space.

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bright white studio space has a large wood stove in the middle

Alternately, keep it exactly as-is for use as a massive workshop, event venue, or even a hub for agri-tourism or a small business.

Be Creative. This versatile building is ready to become whatever you need it to be. Two 20×30 outbuildings provide additional versatility as storage, stables, garage space, or additional workspaces.

Spread across 5 acres of pristine, unrestricted, organic land, the property is perfect for those looking to embrace a sustainable, independent lifestyle.

With lush usable pasture for a small herd, a hillside orchard, and a massive garden, this homestead also includes a year-round pond, a hardwood forest, and walk-in access to the Cherokee National Forest.

Besides homesteading, other business uses are endless:

horse training, stabling, endurance racing
farm-to-table dinners
nature camps or homeschool programs
agritourism
wilderness training
glamping
retreat and workshop center

An additional 10 acres is also available – please inquire

sun is setting over a rich green pasture

blue ridge mountain ranges in the distance with a red modern farmhouse surrounded by green trees

The workshop/barndo is offered as part of the entire estate or as a separate 5 acre parcel

bright red metal barndominium sits on a green lawn with a forest behind it

overhead view of a red modern farmhouse shows two porches with a picnic table and several trailers parked on the side

large covered porch of a red modern farmhouse

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large timberframe polebarn with three open bays and walls on the three other sides

Side-front view of a red metal modern farmhouse with a stack of logs in a log rack

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kubota tractor parked in front of large three sided metal outbuilding

white puffy clouds float over a bright red modern farmhouse with white roof

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beautifully lit mountain valley with green fields and a red modern farmhouse with a white roof

sunlight streams through large windows in a spacious mid century modern styled office space

spacious workshop space with 12' ceilings, a rollup garage door, wall to wall wood shelves, and a wood burning stove

giant space features a wood burning stove and stack of logs in the middle, with many windows, a roll-up door and polished tan floors

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interior photo of large open room with 12' tall ceilings, natural wood trim and polished tan floors

washer and dryer in an alcove with a poster of cows

gym equipment, weight cage and jump boxes photographed inside a cavernous room with tall ceilings and large windows

weight lifting cage and pull-up bar in the foreground, with an eliptical machine

large, brightly lit full bath with tiled shower and washer and dryer

bright blue sky and clouds over a green valley

faraway aerial photograph of a red modern farmhouse with a white roof sitting in a green field surrounded by tree-covered mountains

survey map overlayed on satellite image showing the 5 acres with surrounding the workshop barndominium for sale in Greeneville

bright red barn with a white roof sits on a green ridge

back and side view of a red modern farmhouse shows multiple large windows and two heat pumps set discreetly at the side

a modern red barndominium stands on top of a hill at the edge of a green grassy field

clouds cast shadows over a lush green mountain valley

photo of backside of modern farmhouse style barndominium shows 80 foot long building and two 30 foot long outbuildings set in front of a wooded hill

Located in Greene County, in Northeast Tennessee, this property offers a rare combination: the serenity of your own mountaintop hideaway with the convenience of town just minutes away

a graphic design showing a map of the eastern united states showing distances in miles from several major cities and their relation to Greeneville, TN

small town with a giant mountain behind it

Greeneville is both charming and practical. As the second-oldest town in Tennessee, it has a vibrant downtown filled with history, character, and small-town hospitality, along with modern conveniences like the Greeneville Commons shopping center, many national chain big-box and grocery stores, and top-tier healthcare facilities.

Stop in at the boutiques and galleries on Main Street, and indulge at the world-class Brumleys Restaurant and Lounge. A newly-built college campus is the focal point of the downtown revitalization. New shops, tap rooms and restaurants are opening all the time.

Of course, no small southern town would be complete without a country club and there are two scenic golf courses. Greeneville is also home to Tusculum University, the oldest university in the state, and the NPAC performing arts center for music and theater.

In less than two hours, you can be in Knoxville or Asheville, enjoying world-class dining, music, art, and cultural experiences. McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) put major destinations within easy reach. For a weekend escape or family outing, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are just down the road, offering Dollywood, skiing, fly-fishing, scenic drives, and one of the most visited natural destinations in the country.

For outdoor lovers, this region is unrivaled. The Appalachian Trail is just a short drive away. For hikers there are endless opportunities to explore the ridgelines and the rivers. Head south to Hot Springs, NC, or east to the Nolichucky River for whitewater or fishing. Explore Roan Mountain’s famed rhododendron gardens, or take in panoramic views from Max Patch or the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a place where weekend adventures are measured in memories, not miles. Close enough to enjoy regularly, yet far from the crowds.

nighttime photo of downtown knoxville with the marquee of the Tennessee theater in lights

aerial photograph of the Biltmore estate in Asheville, just an hour drive from greeneville tn

4th of july fireworks over a downtown church

If you’re seeking natural beauty and life balance, East Tennessee is a hidden gem where the grandeur of the Blue Ridge Mountains meets a way of life that’s practical, peaceful, and deeply rooted. Northeast Tennessee offers all the advantages that draw people here: no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and freedom from overbearing regulations… but without the extreme weather and tornadoes that affect the central and western parts of the state. Here, the seasons unfold gently, with vibrant spring wildflowers, golden autumns, and mild winters.

In Greene County, you’ll find wide-open skies, historic charm, and a friendly, unpretentious community, all within reach of vibrant cultural centers like Asheville, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville. Whether you’re looking to retire with grace, raise a family with freedom, or create a legacy homestead, East Tennessee offers the space, stability, and natural wonder to make it real.