Tucked into the rolling hills of the highly sought-after Stuart Heights neighborhood on Chattanooga's coveted North Shore, anexceptional estate that offers seclusion while remaining just minutes from the vibrant dining, shopping and cultural centers of downtown Chattanooga, and just moments from the conveniences of Hixson is now avaialble. Imagine a home where every day feels like a private retreat, where over 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed single-level living is complemented by extraordinary outdoor spaces. Covered walkways surrounded bymeticulously cultivated landscaping, terraced gardens and a tranquil koi pond create an experience that is as peaceful as it is picturesque. Expansive paver patios and generous open-air decking surround the home, while the showstopping covered outdoor pavilion, finished with rich tongue-and-groove ceilings and anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace serves as the ultimate gathering place for every season. Upon stepping inside, the natural slate entry opens to a warm keeping room walled with floor to ceiling windows and a stacked stone fireplace. Natural materials predominate, providing the perfect backdrop for modern elements that make the property comfortable without feeling rustic. The primarily open floor plan encourages gathering. A full wet bar just off the kitchen, complete with Viking double ovens and an 8-burner gas cooktop. Open to the living spaces, entertaining is effortless and uncrowded. Cased openings connect all the living areas, naturally leading from one room to the next, you will naturally find yourself passing through the formal dining room with floating gas fireplace and leading out to the covered pavilion and koi pond beyond. The grounds continue to impress with a private half-court basketball and sport court, offering recreation just steps from home. Adding tremendous flexibility is an approximately 800-square-foot detached guest residence, completely separate from the main home and featuring its own full kitchen, living area, bedroom and bath, ideal for extended family, guests, a private office or studio or multigenerational living. The main home offers three bedrooms and three full baths and two half baths, blending generous living spaces with exceptional privacy and seamlessly flowing to covered & uncovered outdoor areas. The primary bedroom and bathroom suite sits privately at the back of the home, a truly special haven with vaulted ceilings, a stacked stone gas fireplace, and a private entrance to the covered outdoor living spaces. With a private study just off the hall outside the primary bedroom entrance you can completley disengage from the hustle and bustle of life or the rest of the home while hosting. Abundant parking, an oversized two-car garage, extensive storage, beautifully crafted custom cabinetry and abundant built-ins and custom details, quality finishes throughout and the enduring craftsmanship of a home that has been impeccably cultivated inside and out. This is a property that offers not simply a place to live, but a lifestyle that is increasingly rare to find in one of Chattanooga's most desirable locations. Stuart Heights Hillside Home. No Place Like It.