12642 Bayview Dr Knoxville, TN 37922

Listing details for 12642 Bayview Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 : Welcome to an extraordinary waterfront community residence where timeless architecture meets exceptional modern upgrades. Located at 12642 Bayview Drive in West Knoxville, this updated 5-bedroom and a bonus, 4.5-bath, 3-car garage home, originally built in 2003, offers an elevated lifestyle with thoughtful updates. Exceptional curb appeal begins at the front entrance with a new front door, new portico over the front porch, upgraded concrete entry steps and custom cedar shutters on the front of the house. As you enter the light filled, two-story entry foyer an office/den with French doors will be to your right and a relaxing lounge/bar/formal dining room area with stunning barnwood feature wall is on your left. Gather in the inviting great room centered around a beautifully redesigned fireplace with tile surround and custom wood mantel that is flanked on both sides with built-in shelves and cabinetry. The open floor plan kitchen is a cook's paradise centered around a large quartz topped island with built-in wine fridge and features Dacor stainless appliances including five-burner gas cooktop, two wall ovens, warming drawer and built-in microwave. Top it off with a dining area that overlooks the dream of a backyard. Just behind the kitchen is a spacious office with built-in desk and cabinetry. The main level primary bedroom, which also overlooks the backyard, features hard wood flooring, a beautiful tray ceiling and a spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving. The large primary bath has a large walk-in shower, jetted bathtub, a long two-sink vanity and a private water closet. Primary bath enhancements include a new window above the soaking tub, bringing in natural light, as well as window shutters for privacy. The second floor is accessed via a beautiful wooden staircase located in the front foyer. It has been updated with new wood stair treads, wooden handrails, and black ornamental metal balusters. Upstairs you will find plenty of room for family and guests with three additional spacious bedrooms and a large bedroom/bonus room. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom and two others share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The lower level provides a great additional living space that includes a large bedroom, full bathroom, living room area, workout area, pool table room with tray ceiling, wet bar and large workshop/storage room that has double doors leading outside. The home continues to impress with additional upgrades throughout including new plantation shutters and blinds on the main level, LED under- and over-cabinet lighting in the kitchen and adjoining office. Bathrooms have been recently updated, including a new shower in the Jack-and-Jill bath, a renovated basement shower and new toilet, and an updated main-level powder room with a new sink and toilet. Designed for both refined entertaining and everyday comfort, the outdoor living experience is truly exceptional. A large screened-in porch, wall mounted TV, new ceiling fans, updated screens and fresh paint overlooks the resort-style backyard. This oasis showcases a custom swimming pool with water and fire features, as well as a beautifully appointed pool house featuring tile flooring, a full bath with shower, flat screen television, integrated speaker system, and an entertainer's dream outdoor kitchen complete with a grill, marble countertops, vent hood, and dual stainless-steel refrigerators. Relax year-round in the hot tub, gather around the gas fire pit, or enjoy evenings illuminated by a professionally designed exterior lighting system with independent front and rear yard controls. The pool environment has been extensively upgraded with a new heater, new in-pool lighting, and professionally enhanced landscaping behind the pool house, including custom stairs and privacy-focused, low-maintenance greenery with minimal-shedding privacy landscaping to create a cleaner, easier-to-maintain outdoor retreat. Additional exterior enhancements include all-new out outdoor lighting, new basement exterior doors and custom basement overhang and two new garage doors. Modern functionality meets peace of mind with three new HVAC systems, a tankless water heater replacing the former 90-gallon system, whole-home water filtration allowing drinkable water from every faucet, a water softener system, and new smoke detectors throughout. The Mallard Bay neighborhood has a community boat ramp and day dock, a gazebo for residents' enjoyment, and a dock area. Offering an exceptional combination of scale, luxury, and extensive improvements in one of West Knoxville's most desirable settings, this residence presents a rare opportunity to enjoy move-in-ready sophistication with resort-style amenities at home