Builder: Zurich Homes, Inc.
Location: Fairfield Glade, Tennessee
Where the Lake Meets the Mountains
In a region where true Tennessee lakefront properties are increasingly rare, this home offers an exceptional blend of waterfront living, mountain scenery, and custom design. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fairfield Glade, our latest completed project brings together timeless French Country architecture and a setting that genuinely stops you in your tracks — private lake frontage, a personal dock, and mountain views framed by every window.
The Setting
Fairfield Glade has become one of Tennessee’s most sought-after relocation communities, offering a rare combination of lakefront living, championship golf, hiking trails, and four-season natural beauty atop the Cumberland Plateau. Positioned on a waterfront homesite with direct lake access, this residence was designed to embrace the changing landscape—from vibrant fall color and misty mountain mornings to long summer days on the water.
Designed Around the View
The great room forms the centerpiece of the home, where soaring ceilings and walls of glass keep the surrounding landscape constantly in focus. A full-length sliding glass wall opens to the screened porch, blurring the line between indoors and out while dual fireplaces provide warmth and comfort in every season. Perched among the treetops, the home captures views of the lake and distant ridge, making the scenery an integral part of daily life.
Every major living space is oriented to this remarkable setting, ensuring the view remains the defining feature of the home’s design.
The kitchen pairs curated finishes with practical functionality. Custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling, complemented by a handcrafted wooden island, glossy textured tile backsplash, and a concealed walk-in pantry offering extensive storage and organization. Nearby, the dining area is positioned to take advantage of the view.
The primary suite is a true retreat. We designed the bath around a Roman-style walk-in shower that brings a spa-like calm to the everyday routine — clean lines, generous proportions, and finishes chosen to last. A true walk-in closet provides storage and organization.
Rounding out the main level: a home office, second bedroom, oversized garage with room to spare, half bathroom, and a large laundry room that makes the practical side of daily life genuinely pleasant.
A Lower Level Worth Coming Down For
Guests deserve their own space, and this lower level delivers it with real privacy and character. A bedroom with an en-suite bath, a family room with a built-in bar, and a multi-slide door that opens onto the lower patio — with the lake right there, just steps away. Whether it’s a weekend visit or an extended stay, this level functions as a home within a home.
Outdoor Living
Just beyond the great room, a main-level screened porch, crowned by a vaulted wood ceiling and anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, captures panoramic views of the lake and distant mountain ridges. Flanked by an adjoining sun deck, the space was designed for year-round enjoyment—offering the comfort of a covered outdoor room alongside open-air areas.
On the lower level, full-wall sliding glass doors open to a covered patio at yard level, surrounded by custom-tailored landscaped grounds and mature shade trees.
Beyond the home, the gently sloping lot leads to the shoreline and a private dock ideal for fishing, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding on the quiet waters of the lake. Mature trees provide cooling shade throughout spring, summer, and fall, while winter’s bare branches reveal even more dramatic water and distant mountain views.
French Country, Done Right
Set among the lakes, forests, and mountain vistas that define Fairfield Glade, this custom home reflects a lasting approach to design—one rooted in quality materials, craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for place. It is a home designed not only for today, but for generations of enjoyment to come.
If you’re considering a new home in the area and want to talk through what’s possible on your lot, we’d love to start that conversation.
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