The Beauties of Rarity Bay

Set in the foothills on the Smokey Mountains, Rarity Bay is a rare combination of exquisite scenery, active country club lifestyles and lakefront living in a protected natural environment.

Located just 13 miles from Knoxville at Vonore, Tenn., Rarity Bay is the result of  a partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency and Tellico Lake Properties LP, developer of this outstanding community. Rarity Bay is unique in the world of gated communities because of its dedication to the preservation of the area’s scenic wonders while ensuring residents of maximum enjoyment in a lifestyle at balance with the lake, streams and riverbanks surrounding the development.

Owned and managed by Michael Ross, a six generation resident of the Knoxville-Maryville area, Rarity Bay is sculpted in an upscale French Country design and is blessed with Ross’s own design concept for golf course/waterfront residential living. This blending of scenic beauty with the casual elegance of its architectural theme gives the community a distinctive ambiance of casual elegance, while maintaining its American character.

No pleasure has been overlooked in creating amenities for the homeowner’s pleasure.  For the golfer, there is the winding grace of an outstanding championship golf course. At the country club, couples, singles and their friends may also enjoy lively sets of tennis before sampling the delicious meals at the dining room and gathering to watch their favorite sporting events.

In hot weather, the club’s pool is the natural gathering place for every age, and, for those with boats, there’s the strong pull of the azure waters of Lake Tellico for water skiing and fun adventure. For others with an equestrian bent, boarding is available for family horses, and lessons are available to sharpen their riding skill.

But there’s always more at Rarity Bay. This is a place that invites residents to plant lush gardens near the shore.  Or stroll through the ever-changing seasonal landscape.  To enjoy sunsets and sunrises, changing leaves and the wonder of snow and spring.

Ideally located to such major cities as Lexington, Ky, three hours away, Nashville, three hours away, Atlanta, two and half hours away, and Asheville, two hours, Rarity Bay is the perfect escape from the drone of city life. For retirees, too, this is the fulfillment of life’s promise of good things for the senior years.

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