Features Overview

Remote, off grid cabin with 50 acres, multiple water sources and solar power surrounded by woods on the Upper Cumberland Plateau of the Appalachian Redoubt.   This could be your safe, secluded retreat in times of disaster, social unrest or just a vacation hideaway for your family.  

Cozy cabin in the woods

Secluded Off Grid retreat cabin surrounded by hard-wooded acres on top of the Upper Cumberland Plateau of Middle TN. Remote, sustainable residence in the tree-tops, at end of gated 1/2 mile gravel hill climb. Fully furnished; insulated, ready to move in. Stick-built 1340 sq. ft. 2 BR, 2 full bath cozy cabin.  No drywall. Interior wood is local poplar and red and white oak. Open great room has US Stove woodstove with blower, dining area and adjacent kitchen. Instant-on propane-fired hot water. Propane refrigerator and stove/range. Whole house super quiet fan. Big porch with power log lift and outdoor kitchen. Septic tank and no zoning.

Solar power for self-sufficiency

Cabin has 2,050 watt Sun solar system with Outback controllers, Outback inverter and 12v battery bank; 15kw Generac off-grid propane Eco-generator; 6kw propane backup generator and three water sources: rainwater collection with 3,000 gallon storage and complete 3-step water filtration and UV system; spring-fed stream (with rock waterfall) and a 2 acre stocked lake stocked. 1000 gallon buried propane tank feeds interior backup heater, generators, kitchen appliances and outdoor hookup for grilling. 40-foot tower for 4G cell phone signal repeater antenna and 2nd repeater on cabin’s black metal roof for wireless comms. HF; UHF/VHF & CB antennas. Large attic storage area. High ground, and the closest residence is ¾ mile away. Plentiful wildlife: deer, turkey, etc.

Lake plus two pastures

Two 8-acre pastures generate hay sales, agriculture & animal husbandry.  6x12 greenhouse, raised beds and 20 x 40 barn with fenced area for goats, poultry, etc. Mineral rights convey; capped oil well and other building sites on property. Co taxes $750/yr. with Green Belt. Cumberland River is 4 mi away; Dale Hollow Lake recreation area is 15 mi; Nashville and Knoxville are 90+ mi away. No nuclear plants within 100 miles, and prevailing winds are from the Southwest. If you enjoy solitude, being self-sufficient and rural homestead living with no utility bills, you need to see this well-prepared retreat property. Proof of funds or bank preapproval letter required to schedule your showing. No owner financing.  $575,000.