12140 Armstrong Rd

Description

EXCEPTIONALLY GRACIOUS CAPE COD home sits atop a private retreat of 12.5 acres on the Tennessee River with breathtaking views of Chickamauga Lake and abuts 10+ acres of protected land abundant with wildlife and hardwoods. Leave your worries behind as you drive down the gravel drive through a canopy of trees which affords many sightings of scurrying rabbits or curious deer. Enjoy fishing, swimming, or sailing from the newly constructed covered boat dock with year-round water. The timeless, covered brick porches provide all weather outdoor living spaces and are an ideal setting for entertaining and are a nature watchers dream. Blue birds, tree swallows and chickadees roost in the blue bird trail, deer graze along the property and eat fruit from the trees in the late summer. A pair of bald eagles live near and every June there are sightings of their brood. Beavers, otter, foxes, and deer are just some of the wildlife habitats you'll find on this amazing property. The large pool and multiple patio areas are a magnificent backdrop for entertaining and gatherings and the sellers had even considered making this home available as a small wedding venue. Definitely a home designed with elegance and distinction! Spacious windows in every room offer natural light and abundant views in every direction over this property that is a paradise outside of the city where beauty abounds! Amenities include brick home and newly renovated Hardie board exterior, large main floor owner's suite with two large walk in closets and two master baths (his and her); large kitchen with fireplace and breakfast nook with access to eat in screen porch; separate formal dining room; home office with bay window and built-ins; large living space with updated gas log fireplace and many built-ins. This home is warm and inviting and radiates hospitality and charm. Once you see it you won't want to leave!Upstairs, you'll find two oversized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk in closets, and two additional bedrooms share a third upstairs bathroom with access to the main hallway. You're family or guests wil absolutely love the large gathering room upstairs that would be perfect for a game room, kids homeschool area, or teen retreat. The second floor has two vaulted attics that have potential for amazing additional square footage and the entire third floor is an unfinished space with potential for bunk rooms or additional office space.The walk-in basement area below the main floor master suite is perfect for a workshop or storage for the pool equipment and this home even comes with a hidden panic room. The garage area contains four garage bays, three with remote access. The fourth bay is currently used as a workshop, but could house a car, tractor, or boat. What a DREAM!!! This property also offers the unique opportunity for multi-generational living on the adjacent five-acre lot included in this offering that might just be a dream come true for your family! Call us for more details! Substantial improvements have been made including stabilizing the shoreline and previous seawall with all natural river stone, clearing several acres of trees and scrub to improve views of the river, all new Hardie board exterior, new landscaping, updated master suite (new tile shower in process), updated neutral paint throughout home and a brand-new covered boat dock (under construction) with year-round water, installation of a blue bird trail, and an updated pool wall. This is truly a special place and is only 25 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. This may be your once in a lifetime opportunity to LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE, so don't wait! Call today.