Rarity Bay
Lake Tellico, Tennessee

Take in views of Lake Tellico from the golf course greens and
live with the romance of French Country-inspired architecture. 

Description: Rarity Bay is located on a scenic, 960-acre peninsula overlooking East Tennessee's Lake Tellico and the Great Smoky Mountains. French Country architecture provides a unique setting in which residents enjoy golf and waterfront living while being close to Knoxville's culture and amenities. 

Nearest Airport: Monroe County Airport, 15 minutes away; Knoxville, 30 minutes away

Awards

• Ranked among the "Top 100 Golf Communities in America," by Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine, 2006
• Named an "America's Top 100 Master-Planned Community," by Where to Retire Magazine, 2003, 2005

• Private, gated community with 24-hour security
• 18-hole, championship golf course by DeVictor Langham 
• Clubhouse: Full service with pro shop and dining room
• 10-mile shoreline on Lake Tellico
• Boating and fishing on 16,000 acre Lake Tellico with a mountain backdrop 
• Walking trails 
• Tennis & Swim Center 
• Equestrian Center 

The tennis courts.

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Real Estate

• Homesites prices range from $135,000 to $1 million+
• Custom-designed Chateau Homes range from $375,000 (exclusive of homesite)

For Real Estate Information: Call 1-888-727-4892 or (423) 884-3000

Peninsula Paradise

East Tennessee and the Lake Tellico area has long been known for its beautiful setting on the green, rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The mountains can be seen is the distance, creating a rugged backdrop that can be seen from any location, whether it is from the deck of sailboat or from your stance in a tee box on the golf course. It is here that the Rarity Bay residential community has been created for people looking for the best of the golf and waterfront lifestyle.

Enjoy waterfront living on the edge of a beautiful peninsula.

Rarity Bay sits on a 960-acre peninsula surrounded on three sides by Lake Tellico. Ten miles of natural shoreline provide an ultimate waterfront living and recreational experience that is available to every homeowner.

Well-maintained golf fairways interweave with a natural landscape of hardwood forests and open spaces. The peninsula is a haven for small wildlife, indigenous, and migratory birds, such as blue herons, falcons, mallards, Canadian geese, and even occasional American bald eagles.

Home with views of water and rolling hills. The 11th hole is to the rear of this homesite.

Residents take in Rarity Bay's quiet beauty from their homes, the golf course, picnic areas, and parks. Careful consideration has been given to the landscaped areas of the community. Only trees and shrubs appropriate for the environment are planted and they must honor the visual integrity of the land.

The community of Rarity Bay is the result of the partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency (TRDA), and Tellico Lake Properties L.P., the developer of Rarity Bay. This trio entered into an agreement in 1994 with a common vision for responsible master planning and residential development. 

The group also pledged to provide minimal disturbance to the lake, stream and riverbank, place buffers between developed areas and the shorefront, and to preserve an environment in which each homeowner will live in a mutually beneficial balance with nature. 

The renowned TVA dam.

Tellico Lake Properties L.P. is the corporate developer of Rarity Bay on Lake Tellico. It is owned and managed by Michael Ross, who developed the design concept for Rarity Bay's waterfront golf residential living. Ross' family has called Knoxville and Maryville home for six generations and has been involved in the development and construction of quality commercial and residential communities for many years. 

Interior of the elegant clubhouse.

Ross's vision of marrying the upscale country elegance of French Country design with a scenic locale enhanced by environmental policies has created an exemplary country club community that is attracting families from around the country.

French Country Style 
France has been an arbiter of good taste for centuries and the homes of Provence, France, are renowned for their style and country charm. The homes at Rarity Bay incorporate specific design elements of French Country architecture to create an ambiance of casual country elegance, while maintaining their American character.

A Rarity Bay home shows off its French flair.

A French Country home is an impressive, distinctive residence combined with natural charm. The selection of natural exterior building materials, such as stone, brick, stucco, or wood create a sense of a close association with the land.

And warm off-white and soft earth tone colors are used with muted accents to create an inviting and relaxing home environment. The Rarity Bay interior design staff can help you select such interior accents as floor coverings, wall colors, moldings, and accessories.

Entrance detail.

In addition, each homesite at Rarity Bay is subject to landscape design criteria, so that a cohesive look is maintained while still expressing the taste and personality of the property owner. The Rarity Bay Design Review Board has guidelines for the homeowner to achieve the design features that make one's home charmingly unique, and ensure that the home honors the community's comprehensive French Country look of casual elegance.

Casual country club living at Rarity Bay means a round of golf on the championship golf course, meeting friends at the clubhouse and eating in the dining room. Other activities include swimming in the pool, playing tennis, planting a garden, horseback riding, walking or cruising on Lake Tellico.

   
Swimming pool and equestrian facilities.

Real Estate Opportunities
The homes of this waterfront and golf community are reminiscent of the casual elegance of Provence, France. At Rarity Bay, the French Country architecture's distinctive design elements blend with the natural beauty of the landscape.

Rarity Bay offers several living options varying in location, size, and price: Mont Claire Homes, Bay View Villas, Renaissance Condominiums, Parc Vue Homes and the Reserve Collection. In addition, homesite owners may design their own custom Estate Home within the guidelines of the Rarity Bay Design Review Board. 

Bay View Villas are located along the shores of Lake Tellico.

Each style of home is graciously endowed with country charm through its use of French Country architectural design. Careful consideration has also been given to landscaping, so that each home can take full advantage of the unique beauty of this Tennessee peninsula in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

 
Custom home with lake view from the porch.

Homeowners can either custom-design their own home within the guidelines of the Rarity Bay architectural master plan, or complete the interior finishing of a Mont Claire Village Home, a Bay View Villa, a Parc Place Village Home, a Mont Vue Village Home or a Condominium in Renaissance Village. 

Homeowners can select from a variety of homesites with mountain, water and or golf course views. All sites have been prepared for the accessibility and beauty with all the nearby conveniences offered by the country club amenities. 

A sample home shows off the elegance of stone.

All final architectural plans must be approved by the Rarity Bay Design Review Board and meet all regulations, restrictions and covenants set out by the Rarity Bay Property Owners Association.

Custom Estate Homes - located along the shoreline and fairways. Custom homesite prices begin at $135,000.

Renaissance Condominiums - resort-style condos are located along the 18th fairway with balconies and views of the country club, ranging from approx.1,200 to 1,600 square feet with one to three bedrooms. Each condo has its own garage. Prices from $260,000.

Interior of a Renaissance condominium.

Bay View Villas - low-maintenance living on the shores of Lake Tellico. Detached single-family, two story villas range from approximately 2,400 to 3,000 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and a 2-car garage, some lots include private dock rights. Screened-in porches and open decks.

Mont Claire - low-maintenance and French Country design. Seven distinctive floor plans range in size from approximately 1,800 to 2,650 square feet of living area. The homes include 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, and a 2-car garage. These French Country homes are located near the clubhouse, with golf course and mountain views.

Mont Claire interior with fireplace.

Bay Pointe - a gated preserve at the end of the 960-acre peninsula which features nearly 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding lake and mountains. Private and gated community. Two distinctive neighborhoods are available:

Grand Estate Homesites - limited number of exclusive homesites, each approx. one acre, located at the tip of the peninsula, and featuring expansive views of the water and surrounding scenery.

The Chateaux at Bay Pointe - grand villa-style homes on sites fronting the bay. Three floor plans are available, ranging from approximately 3,000 to 4,500 square feet with cathedral ceilings and three levels of terrace and living area from the water view.

The Le Jardin model in the Chateaux neighborhood.

Mont Vue Village Neighborhood - offering panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Lake Tellico. Approximately 1,700 to 3,500 square feet and feature covered porches and open decks, with parlors, 3 bedrooms and 2 or 3 baths, and 9' ceilings. Ten home designs available.

The Reserve Collection Single-Family Homes - choose from five different contemporary living styles ranging from approximately 2,400 to 2,800 square feet.

View of the 18th tee from a condominium porch.

New Neighborhood - The Bluffs at Rarity Bay
Thirty-seven luxurious Country French design residences with 2,750 – 6,000 sq. ft. of heated and air conditioned living space. This neighborhood features a gated entrance with gas lighting and wrought-iron detail, sidewalks throughout the community and a park with lavish landscaping, walk paths, gas lamps and benches. Choose from four different living styles.

For More Information
For more information, or to set up a visit to Rarity Bay, call 1-888-727-4892 or (423) 884-3000.

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Location Map, Rarity Bay, Lake Tellico, TN 

Driving Directions

From I-75

• Exit 72 (Loudon/Hwy 72)
• Go East from I-75 (turn right if traveling North or turn left if traveling South)
• Go approximately 13 miles
• Rarity Bay will be located on your left

From the Knoxville Airport

• Take Hwy 411 South toward the city of Maryville
• Continue South through Maryville, Greenback and Vonore
• In Vonore, take Hwy 72 West (turn right off 411)
• Rarity Bay is approximately 30 minutes from the Airport

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