This unique basement ranch home is situated on a spacious 2.39-acre rural lot in Monroe County, Madisonville, Tennessee. The property, priced at $199,900, features two bedrooms and one full bathroom within an open living and kitchen area, ideal for renovation projects. Architecturally, it exhibits a classic ranch style with a functional layout and includes a distinctive spiral staircase leading to the basement, providing extra living and storage space. The home also has a detached garage and a barn, enhancing its utility for rural living. Although no recent renovations are mentioned, the house is sold “as is,” making it an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a fixer-upper with ample outdoor space.
Property Overview
An aerial view of a rural property outlined in red with a green highlight indicating the land boundaries. The property includes a section of wooded area with several scattered trees casting long shadows, transitioning into open grassy fields. A narrow track or driveway extends from the road on the left into the property, leading to a small structure with a dark roof situated near the bottom-left corner. The surrounding area features a mix of open fields, scattered trees, and dense woodland, with a small pond visible at the lower right edge.
Front Yard and Garage
A spacious front yard with patches of green grass and fallen leaves stretches across the foreground. Two tall trees stand prominently at the center, their bare branches suggesting late autumn or early winter. In the background, a white two-story house is partially visible, set against a backdrop of dense, leafless forest trees. To the right of the house, a detached white garage with a dark roof and a wide door sits on a paved area. The overall scene feels serene and rural, with natural, earthy tones contrasting against the white structures under a clear, bright sky.
Barn Exterior
A weathered wooden barn stands in an open grassy area surrounded by bare trees, suggesting a late autumn or winter season. The barn’s exterior is made of vertical wooden planks, many of which are worn, discolored, and partially deteriorated at the bottom edges. The roof is made of rusted metal sheets, sloping gently from front to back. The central entrance features an unconventional patchwork of white doors and green shutters, some missing or broken, hinting at past attempts to secure the opening. The surrounding landscape includes leaf-strewn grass and scattered twigs.
Detached Garage
A small detached garage with a white painted concrete block exterior stands at the edge of a grassy area. The garage has a black shingled gable roof and a white garage door with eight square windows at the top. To the left of the garage door is a single door showing signs of wear and staining at the base. The concrete driveway extends from the garage outward. Surrounding the garage are leafless trees suggesting late fall or winter, with a metal gate visible on the right leading to a wooded hill. The setting feels quiet and rustic.
Living Room Space
This spacious living room features a light wood plank floor that complements the soft beige walls, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A large window with dark wood trim allows natural light to brighten the space and offers a view of the outdoors. Adjacent sliding glass doors lead to a balcony, extending the room’s openness. The room also includes a ceiling fan with built-in light fixtures for air circulation. Built-in dark wood shelving occupies a corner next to a curved staircase with a black railing, adding architectural interest and functional storage. Overall, the layout is open and airy with neutral tones.
Kitchen Space
This kitchen features a U-shaped layout with dark wood cabinetry dominating both upper and lower sections. The cabinets have an arched design on the doors, complementing the rustic charm. Brown speckled countertops provide ample workspace, extending to a small counter peninsula on the right. The flooring is wood-like with varied neutral tones, adding warmth to the space. A black dishwasher sits nestled between the cabinets to the right of the sink. A large window above the sink lets in natural light and provides a view of the outdoors. A sliding glass door on the left leads outside, enhancing the airy feel.
Dining Area
This dining area features sliding glass doors that provide access to an outdoor space, offering natural light and a view of a wooded hillside. The flooring consists of medium-toned wood planks, creating a warm, rustic feel. Walls are painted in a soft neutral beige color. A vintage-style pendant light hangs centered in the room. To the right, dark wood cabinetry with classic raised panel doors provides ample storage and counter space, blending into an adjoining kitchen or nook. On the left, a row of wooden louvered closet doors adds texture and additional storage, enhancing the room’s functional design.
Bathroom Interior
A spacious bathroom with a beige color scheme on the walls and light beige tiled flooring. It features a white porcelain toilet placed beneath a small window with wooden trim. To the left, a long white countertop with an integrated sink sits atop dark wood cabinetry, offering ample storage. Above the sink is a large rectangular mirror framed by simple trim. Two hanging globe pendant lights suspend from chains, adding vintage charm. On the right side, a wooden louvered door leads to a shower with a distinct bright blue interior, providing a pop of color contrasting with the neutral tones.
Empty Bedroom
This bedroom features a simple and clean design with beige walls and a textured white ceiling. Two windows with wooden frames allow natural light to enter, offering views of the outdoors. The room has wood-style flooring in light brown tones, complementing the wooden baseboards. A ceiling fan with light and natural wood-finished blades is centrally mounted, providing both illumination and air circulation. Electrical outlets are positioned near the floor on two walls, indicating practical functionality. The overall aesthetic is neutral and understated, ready for personalization.
Small Bedroom
A compact room with light beige walls and wood-trimmed doorways and baseboards. The floor features wood-look laminate planks in gray and brown tones, adding a rustic touch. A white ceiling fan with wooden blades is centrally mounted on the textured white ceiling. There is a simple wooden door slightly ajar, revealing a hallway with similar flooring and trim. An open doorway leads to an adjacent room with matching design elements and a window letting in natural light. A wall-mounted heater is installed next to the open doorway, blending into the neutral color scheme.
Basement Area
This basement area features white painted panel walls and a white ceiling, creating a bright but somewhat stark atmosphere. The floor is covered with square, light gray tiles that form a clean grid pattern. A black metal spiral staircase stands prominently to the right, providing access to the upper floors and adding a rustic industrial touch. On the left side, two doorways lead to darker, unfinished rooms with concrete floors and block walls. The space includes a simple hanging light fixture with a pull chain, enhancing the utilitarian feel of this lower-level room.
Basement Room
This basement space features a mixed-material design with light gray tiled flooring throughout. One wall is constructed from painted cinder blocks in a muted blue-gray color, framed by natural wood window trim around a paneled window letting in soft natural light. Opposite this, lighter beige colored walls add contrast and warmth. A wooden beam runs horizontally near the ceiling, emphasizing rustic character. Adjacent to this main room is a small nook lined with wood paneling and built-in shelving, adding storage opportunities. The ceiling is white with visible seams and a central, exposed light bulb fixture, contributing to the unfinished, utilitarian aesthetic.
Outdoor Patio
This outdoor patio features a long concrete floor with a slightly weathered appearance, bordered on one side by a tall concrete retaining wall. A brick fireplace structure is built into the wall, showing signs of moss and age, with a wide opening and a brick chimney column. The surrounding environment includes a hillside covered with leafless trees and dried leaves scattered around the patio and along the base of the wall and the house exterior. The house wall on the right sports white siding with two sliding glass doors and a small exterior light fixture. Natural, muted tones dominate the scene with an overall rustic and serene ambiance.
Listing Agent: Jessica Farr of Century 21 Legacy via Zillow