2638 Highway 81 S Privacy, space, and stunning mountain views! Escape to your own private retreat with this beautiful brick ranch home nestled on just over 23 acres featuring a spring-fed pond, open pasture, and incredible mountain views. This well-built home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a main-level primary suite with convenient access to the attached 2-car garage. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout the main level, solid wood doors, vaulted ceilings in the living room, and a cozy brick gas-log fireplace. The spacious kitchen is the heart of the home, boasting leathered granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and two sets of French doors leading to a covered porch, perfect for enjoying those breathtaking sunrises. The primary suite features French doors opening to the wrap-around deck, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious master bath with double vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. The finished basement offers endless possibilities, ideal for guests, family, or even an in-law suite with its own driveway, walk-out access, den with wood or coal stove for additional or back-up heat, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Additional features include an oversized climate-controlled safe room for added protection and storage, a large wrap-around porch with a covered section overlooking the pastures and mountains, a large barn with power and water available at the road, and a detached workshop with power and an RV hookup with water. All pasture land is fully fenced and ready for animals. Numerous updates have been completed, making this home truly move-in ready. HVAC replaced in 2020, septic pumped in 2024, water heater installed in 2015, appliances new in 2022, and barn roof replaced in 2023. Other notable features include all Andersen windows and French doors, a whole-house water system with softener and reverse osmosis drinking water at both the kitchen sink and refrigerator, and Greenbelt program eligibility for substantial tax savings and very low county taxes (no city tax). A convenient dog-fenced area surrounds the home, separate from the pasture, providing a separate space for pets. This is a rare find offering all of this privacy, acreage, and mountain beauty, yet conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Jonesborough and 15 minutes from Johnson City!