Realtor Jo Peckinpaugh will host an Open House Sunday afternoon at 6259 Fairview Road.
"This is a spectacular custom-built, one owner mountain retreat," Mrs. Peckinpaugh said. "It's perfectly positioned on a five-acre lot with hundreds of flowers and trees. The panoramic views can't be beat, and it's just minutes from Northgate Mall."
The home is located in Middle Valley in the Swingle subdivision near Big Ridge. The stately brick and stacked stone structure was completed in 1991 and features approximately 6,433 square feet of living space.
"It was literally designed around the massive antique front door," Mrs. Peckinpaugh said. "And the floorplan features four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths."
The home boasts gleaming hardwood floors, extensive crown moulding and attractive use of tile. The greatroom features a corner fireplace with antique mantle and access to a ceramic tiled sunroom with tongue and groove wood ceiling.
The design includes an entire rear wall of Peachtree-brand thermal windows and doors that admit pleasing natural light while showcasing the wooded views.
"The home was carefully designed to bring the beauty of the woods and scenic views inside," Mrs Peckinpaugh said. "All of the rooms are bright and cheerful... and bathed in natural light."
The gracious and spacious kitchen features Corian-brand solid-surface countertops, a Thermador-brand- range and KitchenAid-brand dishwasher.
"There's a built-in floor-to-ceiling antique kitchen buffet just outside the breakfast area," Mrs Peckinpaugh said. "And the service island offers additional informal seating when you don't feel like eating in the formal dining room."
Additional details include hidden pocket doors, multiple ceiling fans, and adjoining baths for all bedrooms. The design also features a "mother-in-law" suite with private entrance and separate climate control system that Mrs. Peckinpaugh said permits flexible living arrangements.
"It's got everything you need to feel right at home," she said. "It's spacious and well-equipped, and effectively serves to make this a two-family home, if so desired.
An oversized two-car garage with built-in storage shelving and huge semi-finished basement with workshop round out the package. Mrs. Peckinpaugh said the home, which is priced at $524,900, incorporates numerous energy saving features that help keep monthly operating costs low.
"The entire home is super insulated, and the HVAC systems use programmable thermostats," she said. "When you see the low monthly energy bills you will be astonished at how affordable this home is to heat and cool."
Readers may learn more by pointing their web browsers to www.chattanoogamls.net - the Official Internet Site of the Chattanooga MLS Association of Realtors - and entering MLS# 1062704 in the Property Search field. Mrs. Peckinpaugh, who may be the friendliest woman working in local Real Estate, said all are welcome at the Open House.
"Please come out and see this wonderful home after church Sunday," she said. "And if you can't make it today, you can always call me at The Peckinpaugh Group at (423) 847-8001 to set up a convenient viewing appointment. I have a great staff that really knows how to take care of customers, and don't forget to check out all the great homes listed on our website."
Main entrance of Hixson home located at 6259 Fairview Road.