Fairy tales do come true. Be the king and queen of your own castle in this character rich Southern Colonial Revival overlooking the majestic Chickamauga Lake on the Tennessee River on your front porch while embracing breathtaking mountain and ridge views from the covered multiple balconies at your backdoor. Custom designed construction masterfully executed more than half a century ago when true craftsmanship reflected the genuine pride of the trades perfected by each contractor. The easing comfort of low country southern living architecture is flawlessly blended with the presence of a well preserved piece of history with the tone immediately set from its welcoming covered front porch. Reminiscent of days long gone where friends gathered over glasses of sweet tea escaping to a past warmth of genuine hospitality overlooking the soothing waters of the majestic Chickamauga Lake of the Tennessee River. The porch opens to an expansive two story Carrera marbled foyer with curved free floating staircase filling its space like a well crafted piece of art. Immediately you recognize the flawless millwork of reproduced from another time but with all the comforts and luxuries of the present but even better! No detail was left unimagined from the beginning of this home's extensive renovation down to its studs as evidenced in each proportionately spacious room with living & dining areas and rooms thoughtfully planned for family gatherings that easily accommodate oversized groups when entertaining, Natural light fills all rooms through walls of windows that capture some of the most breathtaking water, mountain & ridge views while conveniently located within 15 minutes to everything Chattanooga. With two marinas within 5 minutes of less, water recreation is promised. A professionally designed kitchen offers an abundance of quartz counters, furniture quality cabinets, an oversized island, Thermador gas cooking and two incredible pantries. Surrounded in windows, big water views will be a constant. The seamless flow of living and dining was perfectly designed to define space but open rooms so no one is isolated such as the stack stone see through fireplace between the kitchen and family room. The formal living room, library, study or music room opens to the banquet size dining room with built in buffet, ideal for all the inherited and gifted pieces. The dining room smoothly transitions in to the kitchen through the butler's pantry which easily accommodates all your holiday china and crystal and will double perfectly as the bar when entertaining. Kitchen and family room open to a covered balcony that spans the entire back of the house opening up to peaceful mountain and ridge views of Tennessee beautiful and privacy. The living area is increased by covered porches from entry to end and open decking with outdoor fireplace. The main level master retreat is so privately tucked away, it has its own foyer. Second level offers four bedrooms with shared bathrooms opening to the second level balcony that provides the most inviting sleeping porch. Lower level is just the FUN Cave with refreshment center in the rec room, separate game room, dedicated media room and a guest suite BUT be careful as they may never leave. Sophisticated but comfortable style - inside and out, convenience to everything Chattanooga to include Downtown and the North Shore, the Chattanooga Airport, ALL the hospitals - downtown, North Park, Erlanger East and Hamilton Place Mall. 24 HOUR FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL for HOME TO SELL, Back-up Offers are welcome. Immerse yourself the Something for Everyone Home. No Place Like It!
