28 S Crest Rd Chattanooga, TN 37404

This beautiful Missionary Ridge home is one of very few, that maintains its historic beauty. This home features many authentic and original touches including: 10' ceilings, 8' door, stained detailed trim, oak floors on the main level and heart of pine upstairs, tiled fireplaces, period lighting (pay attention in the nursery!), wavy glass windows with amber stained accents, built-ins, pocket doors and an array of other charming qualities! The exterior with cedar shakes, stone exterior and NEW 25 year architectural roof (Sept 2012) features a porte cochere for your car. The large front porch is welcoming and has room for everyone to enjoy the lovely ridge breezes. The large foyer has room for a piano and showcases the original curved landing of the main staircase. The living room features many built ins as well as a gas log fireplace and opens into the large dining room. The spacious dining room is one of the best rooms in the house! With its grand French doors leading to the patio, gorgeous tiled gas log fireplace, floor to ceiling drapes and corner built ins, it is as elegant as they come. The kitchen has been minimally updated with Corian counters, Jenn Air gas cook top with down draft & convection oven and is ready for your own personalization. The main level porch is accessible from the kitchen, dining room and foyer. The master bedroom has a sitting area, 2 closets (one is a large walk in), coal burning fireplace and plenty of room for an en suite bath should you desire to add one. A small nursery/office is directly off the master. A second bedroom features another fireplace, coal burning as well. The third bedroom is the smallest of the three, but has lots of storage with a closet and built ins as well as an exceptional view of the mountains. There is also a sleeping porch which offers room for expansion as well as another lovely place to enjoy the ridge views and weather. The home's secondary staircase features an electric chair, which makes the 2nd story handicap accessible. The bathrooms feature both a tile shower and a claw foot tub. There is a laundry room area off the kitchen and the cellar is large and perfect for wood working, storage or gardening. The fenced yard is hard to come by on the ridge and has a beautiful side garden with stone walled terraces. Although there's room for multiple cars in the driveway, there is plenty of space for a separate garage in the back. This amazing home, with its ambiance and charm, is a rare gem to find on Missionary Ridge. The neighbors make living on the ridge feel like being in a southern ''neighborhood'', one that you will enjoy coming home to everyday!