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981 Wiley Oakley Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
$1,925,000
Property Type:
Single Family
Bedrooms:
3
Square Footage:
5,258
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
17,860
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,925,000
List Date:
2/21/2025
Last Modified:
11/06/2025
Overview
Description
Welcome to Smoky Mountain Legacy, a brand-new unique luxury 5000 sf cabin in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN. The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern luxury, ideal as a turnkey short-term rental investment or private mountain retreat. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted by a 20 year theme park veteran, this home is just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing guests with convenient access to the most-visited national park in the country.
Inside, the gourmet kitchen features high-end Z Line appliances, a Haden coffee suite, and ample dining space. The main living area is warm and inviting, centered around a double-sided see-thru fireplace, exposed wooden beams, and hand-carved details that highlight the home’s rustic-meets-modern aesthetic. The primary suite offers a private escape with a luxurious soaking tub, shower with waterfall, and a private porch with infrared sauna, creating a spa-like experience within the comfort of your own home.
Upstairs, two uniquely designed bedrooms provide charm and comfort. The front bedroom features a cozy reading nook, designed for quiet relaxation. The luxurious bathroom, measuring 15×13 feet, is the size of most standard bedrooms with a stunning oversized shower with high-end finishes. A music-themed office serves as a functional workspace, while a secondary living area with a coffee bar and mini-fridge provides additional space for guests to unwind. Step out onto the private upstairs porch to enjoy stunning panoramic mountain views, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding.
Downstairs, a theater room immerses guests in a cinematic experience, with walls adorned with movie prop memorabilia and LED-lit recliner seating for a truly immersive experience. A standout feature is the museum-grade memorabilia display case, showcasing ”hero” memorabilia—items worn on camera by actors, each verified with a Certificate of Authenticity. This unique collection elevates the space, making it a rare and highly desirable feature for movie enthusiasts. A vintage Coca-Cola bar, complete with a restored Coke cooler and a full-size fridge accesses the indoor pool via a roll-up door, adding a nostalgic touch to your entertainment spaces.
The home’s outdoor spaces are just as impressive, with an enclosed heated pool that offers breathtaking panoramic mountain views, ensuring year-round enjoyment. The Japanese soaking tub is plumbed through the pool system to ensure 99% bacteria-free relaxation. The firepit and outdoor lounge area, accessible via roll-up garage doors, is perfect for evening gatherings and features a Blackstone grill for cooking under the stars. Inside the roll-up you have a prep kitchenette with full-sized fridge.
Families will appreciate the children’s playground and fenced dog park, making it a welcoming retreat for guests of all ages. Additionally, an electric vehicle charger ensures convenience for those traveling with EVs.
Throughout the cabin, hickory, pekky cypress, and cedar floors and trim bring the warmth and craftsmanship of the Smokies indoors, adding to the home’s timeless mountain aesthetic.
This one-of-a-kind property is not just a home but a high-performing short-term rental investment, positioned in a top-tier vacation market with high occupancy rates and premium nightly rental potential. You’re 8 minutes from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. Great Smoky Mountains National Park received 13M visitors, more than Yosemite, Yellowstone & the Grand Canyon combined (the next 3 most visited). Whether you are an investor looking for a new construction cabin investment or a buyer in search of a luxurious Smoky Mountain retreat, Smoky Mountain Legacy is a rare opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and experience the magic, the elegance, and the investment potential of this truly extraordinary property.
Listing Details MLS# 1290811
Location Tax Legal Info
- House #
- 981
- Street Name
- Wiley Oakley
- St Suffix
- Drive
- State/Province
- TN
- Zip Code
- 37738
- PIN #
- 126H A 057.00
- Subdivision
- Chalet Village North
Contract Info
- Auction Y/N
- No
- Listing Price
- 2000000
General Property Description
- Type
- 2 Story
- Acres
- 0.41
- Acre Source
- Tax Records
- Site Built
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Yes
- SqFt – Total (Aprox)
- 5258
- SqFt – Main Lvl
- 1874
- SqFt – Down Lvl
- 1635
- SqFt – 2nd Flr Lvl
- 1749
- # Bedrooms
- 3
- Baths – Full
- 3
- Baths – 1/2
- 3
- # of Rooms
- 12
- Fireplace
- Yes
- # Fireplace
- 4
- Property Status
- N/A
- HOA
- Mandatory
- HOA Fee
- 492
- HOA Freq
- Yearly
- Year Built
- 2024
- Bonus Room
- No
- SqFt – 3rd Flr Lvl
- 0
- Basement
- Yes
Status Change Info
- Status Change Date
- 2025-06-09
- Under Contract Date
- 2025-04-29
- Sold Date
- 2025-06-06
Location, Tax & Legal Info
- Area
- Sevier County – 27
- Property Sub-Type
- Residential
- City/County Code
- County
- Total Tax
- 291.56
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- From the Gatlinburg Welcome center, turn on Wiley Oakley Drive and follow to 981
- Public Remarks
- Welcome to Smoky Mountain Legacy, a brand-new unique luxury 5000 sf cabin in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN. The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern luxury, ideal as a turnkey short-term rental investment or private mountain retreat. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted by a 20 year theme park veteran, this home is just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing guests with convenient access to the most-visited national park in the country. Inside, the gourmet kitchen features high-end Z Line appliances, a Haden coffee suite, and ample dining space. The main living area is warm and inviting, centered around a double-sided see-thru fireplace, exposed wooden beams, and hand-carved details that highlight the home's rustic-meets-modern aesthetic. The primary suite offers a private escape with a luxurious soaking tub, shower with waterfall, and a private porch with infrared sauna, creating a spa-like experience within the comfort of your own home. Upstairs, two uniquely designed bedrooms provide charm and comfort. The front bedroom features a cozy reading nook, designed for quiet relaxation. The luxurious bathroom, measuring 15×13 feet, is the size of most standard bedrooms with a stunning oversized shower with high-end finishes. A music-themed office serves as a functional workspace, while a secondary living area with a coffee bar and mini-fridge provides additional space for guests to unwind. Step out onto the private upstairs porch to enjoy stunning panoramic mountain views, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Downstairs, a theater room immerses guests in a cinematic experience, with walls adorned with movie prop memorabilia and LED-lit recliner seating for a truly immersive experience. A standout feature is the museum-grade memorabilia display case, showcasing ''hero'' memorabilia—items worn on camera by actors, each verified with a Certificate of Authenticity. This unique collection elevates the space, making it a rare and highly desirable feature for movie enthusiasts. A vintage Coca-Cola bar, complete with a restored Coke cooler and a full-size fridge accesses the indoor pool via a roll-up door, adding a nostalgic touch to your entertainment spaces. The home's outdoor spaces are just as impressive, with an enclosed heated pool that offers breathtaking panoramic mountain views, ensuring year-round enjoyment. The Japanese soaking tub is plumbed through the pool system to ensure 99% bacteria-free relaxation. The firepit and outdoor lounge area, accessible via roll-up garage doors, is perfect for evening gatherings and features a Blackstone grill for cooking under the stars. Inside the roll-up you have a prep kitchenette with full-sized fridge. Families will appreciate the children's playground and fenced dog park, making it a welcoming retreat for guests of all ages. Additionally, an electric vehicle charger ensures convenience for those traveling with EVs. Throughout the cabin, hickory, pekky cypress, and cedar floors and trim bring the warmth and craftsmanship of the Smokies indoors, adding to the home's timeless mountain aesthetic. This one-of-a-kind property is not just a home but a high-performing short-term rental investment, positioned in a top-tier vacation market with high occupancy rates and premium nightly rental potential. You're 8 minutes from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. Great Smoky Mountains National Park received 13M visitors, more than Yosemite, Yellowstone & the Grand Canyon combined (the next 3 most visited). Whether you are an investor looking for a new construction cabin investment or a buyer in search of a luxurious Smoky Mountain retreat, Smoky Mountain Legacy is a rare opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and experience the magic, the elegance, and the investment potential of this truly extraordinary property.
More Information
Atchd/Dtchd Type
- Detached
- Yes
Style
- Cabin
- Yes
Construction
- Frame
- Yes
- Masonry
- Yes
Siding
- Aluminum Siding
- Yes
- Fiber Cement
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Fireplace
- See-Thru
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
- Wood Burning
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Central Cooling
- Yes
- Zoned
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Floors
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Yes
Basement
- Finished
- Yes
Lot Description
- Corner Lot
- Yes
Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
View
- Mountain View
- Yes
Heat
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Dining Area
- Living Rm/Dining Rm
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Grill
- Yes
- Gas Stove
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Smoke Detector
- Yes
- Tankless Water Heater
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Other Rooms
- Basement Rec Room
- Yes
- Bedroom Main Level
- Yes
- Den/Study
- Yes
- Extra Storage
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Great Room
- Yes
- Laundry/Utility
- Yes
- Mstr Bdrm Main Level
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Cable Available (TV Only)
- Yes
- Deck
- Yes
- Doors – Energy Star
- Yes
- Pool – Swim(Abv Grd)
- Yes
- Porch – Covered
- Yes
- Window – Energy Star
- Yes
- Windows – Vinyl
- Yes
Misc Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Drapes
- Yes
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Indoor Pool
- Yes
- Internet Available
- Yes
- Walk-in Shower
- Yes
- Washer/Dryer Connect
- Yes
- Wired for Internet
- Yes
Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
New Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- New Loan
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Showing
- See Agent Instructns
- Yes
Property Features
Style:
Cabin
Construction:
Frame; Masonry
Siding:
Aluminum Siding; Fiber Cement; Wood
Basement:
Finished
Lot Description:
Corner Lot
View:
Mountain View
Fireplace:
See-Thru; Stone; Wood Burning; Electric
Floors:
Hardwood; Tile
Fuel:
Electric; Propane
Heat:
Heat Pump
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling; Zoned; Other
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Grill; Gas Stove; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Tankless Water Heater; Washer
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Water:
Public
Other Rooms:
Basement Rec Room; Bedroom Main Level; Den/Study; Extra Storage; Family Room; Great Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Office
Misc Features:
Cathedral Ceiling(s); Drapes; Hot Tub; Indoor Pool; Internet Available; Walk-in Shower; Washer/Dryer Connect; Wired for Internet
Exterior Features:
Cable Available (TV Only); Deck; Doors – Energy Star; Pool – Swim(Abv Grd); Porch – Covered; Window – Energy Star; Windows – Vinyl
Dining Area:
Living Rm/Dining Rm
Showing:
See Agent Instructns
New Financing:
Cash; Conventional; New Loan; Other
Listing Office:
eXp Realty, LLC
IDX
Office Phone: 888-519-5113
Last Updated: November – 06 – 2025
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