224 N Crest Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37404

* * 48 First Right of Refusal. Please show!!!Available for the first time for public sale, this enchanting Missionary Ridge 1920s era estate home has awe-inspiring unencumbered panoramic views of downtown and inspired ''spot on'' updates and renovations that are nothing short of perfection. The gracefully-weathered New England Cape Cod beauty has a cedar shake exterior now aged to a silver-gray patina and an architectural grade roof. The charming almost storybook quality of the home is evident throughout from its original arched front door, hardwood floors, interior doors with glass knobs, richly trimmed paned windows and rambling cottage-style garden with hundred year old towering trees. Ideally situated on a 3.3 acre site, the rear of the home offers privacy as it looks out over mature trees and gardens with mountain views during winter months. The ''million dollar views'' of downtown and beyond are protected as ownership of 1.1 acres across the street comes with the home. The home was extensively renovated in 2007 with all new wiring, plumbing, a new HVAC system to service the upstairs, with two HVAC units to service the downstairs and duct work. With 4 surprisingly large bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 4,160 square feet, this home ''lives modern'' with the priceless architectural details and materials only found in an historic home. Original sconces, built-in china cabinets , cedar lined drawers and cupboards, iron claw foot tubs, heavy timbered ceiling beams, and a graceful circular staircase with casement windows and window ledges to take in the views this home is truly one of a kind. The kitchen has new professional-grade appliances; including a gas range, a beamed ceiling and solid wood cabinetry with extensive solid wood pull out and hinged storage. A second heart pine staircase in the kitchen also accesses the upstairs bedrooms and new laundry room. The main level features a large dining room, reading room, family room, formal living room with a fireplace, rear grilling porch, mud room with storage and a large side screened porch with can lights and 2 ceiling fans to augment the wonderful breeze and breathtaking views. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a new laundry room made from reconfigured space. The Master Suite is large with a sitting area and a new jaw-dropping luxury spa bath addition made in 2011. Artfully following the lines and angles of the home, the bathroom has heated travertine floors. The spectacular walk-in travertine steam shower also has heated floors, multiple shower heads and body sprays and built-in towel storage. Across from the granite covered double vanities is a window seat, with storage, under a bank of casement windows with yet another lovely vantage point for the wonderful scenic views. Of the three additional large bedrooms, two share a Jack and Jill full bath with the fourth being en suite with its own full bath with subway-style tile. The hallway features built-in cedar-lined drawers and cabinets for linen storage. On the basement level is a spacious two car garage with storage. A full unfinished basement, which once served as servant's quarters, provides storage space, work space and room for expansion. Historic Missionary Ridge is only minutes from downtown and Erlanger, Parkridge and Memorial hospitals.