1658 Hillcrest Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Good things really do come to those who wait. Location is everything but coupled with character, views and flawless condition, both in & out, in Chattanooga's most desirable place to call home, solid real estate investment and great home ownership is clearly defined. From its very street presence in the heart of Riverview with a deep, tree framed drive overlooking the Tennessee River, the grounds alone reinforce the good life in North Chattanooga's Scenic City. The approach is inviting beginning with its expansive covered front porch with slate floors to its rear flagstone outdoor living area to every lush square inch of its green acre plus private grounds convenient to everything Chattanooga, the North Shore and to all the top tier dining and shopping in Riverview. Whether enjoying summer days cooling with your favorite beverage on the front porch or warming fireside on crisp fall evenings to the privacy of the wood burning fireplace of your lower porch with the same incredible views of Riverview and the river as above. Both upper & lower porches provide opportunities for intimate family moments or entertaining large groups. . . and, we are still outside! Interior reflects pure genius in blending rich turn of the century finishes with an urban savvy sophisticated design, decor and technology to make your life easier and much more comfortable, efficient & convenient. Original hardwood floors, nine foot openings and generous moldings throughout set the tone for its historic preservation combined with an open flow and a SmartHome system designed to simplify life instead of frustrating it. A rear entry just as appealing as the main foyer offers chiseled limestone floors that open to a mud room/rear foyer offering furniture quality drop-zone for coats, backpacks, shoes along charging stations for all your lifeline electronics flanked by the kitchen and oversized laundry room. Laundry room features an abundance of cabinets for storage & quartz counters for sorting, crafts or gardening. Kitchen was masterfully built by a true craftsman incorporating gorgeous surroundings with a chef's design of functionality. Wolf six-burner pro-series gas cooking, double ovens & warming drawer with extensive granite counters & hammered farmhouse sink along with SubZero refrigerator & SubZero beverage drawers open to as one room with the family /hearth room with fireplace for the ultimate, private escape. Flow from kitchen/hearth room to formal dining room, family room with fireplace and outdoor areas - both back & front and upper & lower is absolutely seamless. Master retreat is warmed by fireplace and opens to private balcony and the beauty of Riverview and the TN River. Spa quality master bath invites you to unwind in a free standing soaker and keeps things pleasant during the morning rush with separate his and hers vanities while reinforcing the peace with separate closets. Guest suite offers bed and breakfast coziness surrounded by windows filling the room with natural light offering sitting area & built-ins for night time reading - be careful, the guests may decide to stay. Two spacious bedrooms with shared bath and walk-ins complete the second story. Completely walk-out, daylight lower level promotes fun, recreation and entertainment while opening to lower covered porch overlooking grounds & Riverview. Kitchen/beverage center with full size/full glass SubZero refrigerator and serving bar opens to rec/media/lower family room with fireplace. Six fireplaces - four inside & two out! Four car garage parking along with an abundance of drives - back & front provide incredible guest parking. Garage studio apartment with kitchen, bath and living area doubles a perfect fitness center. You can have it all in Riverview - the great house, great parking - in & out and what is hard to find - great play space, garden space, pet space and privacy - privacy, with a view! The garage apartment is not included in total square footage listed - garage apartment finished, heated & cooled square footage totals 484 SF.