Fantastic floor plan and finishes in the gated Emerald Valley community within walking distance to Westview Elementary and convenient to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and the Hamilton Place area in East Brainerd. This mostly one level home exudes curb appeal and is even more impressive on the inside where you will immediately notice the beautiful hardwoods, tall ceilings, crown moldings, plantation shutters, arched doorways, decorative lighting and elegant yet comfortable décor. Some additional notable features include the open floor plan, primary suite and additional bedrooms on the main level, recently updated kitchen, newer roof, a large bonus room, expansion area, oversized 2-bay garage with storage cabinetry, and a large, covered patio overlooking the back yard and meandering creek. Your tour begins with the dedicated foyer that leads to the formal dining to the left and the central great room which has a gas fireplace, built-ins and French doors to the rear patio. The heart of the home is the open kitchen, breakfast and keeping area. The kitchen will appeal to the gourmet in you with its oversized center island, marble countertops, tile backsplash, soft close cabinetry with pull-out drawers and stainless appliances, including a gas cooktop, double convection wall ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and beverage fridge. The keeping room has another gas fireplace and new barn doors to the guest bedroom or office which has a walk-in closet and a private bath. The powder room is in the hallway with double access as are two additional bedrooms that are adjoined by a shared bath with a dual vanity, the laundry room and access to the upper level and garage. The primary suite is on the other side of the house and boasts a large bedroom with French doors to the rear patio, a spacious walk-in closet with organizer system and the primary bath with separate granite vanities, a jetted tub, a shower with tile and glass surround and a private water closet.