Beautifully updated, 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath home in the desirable gated Emerald Valley community in the heart of East Brainerd close to schools, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and an easy commute to downtown Chattanooga or Cleveland. The sellers had a vision for the perfect spot to gather and entertain, and the recent addition and amazing outdoor amenities are sure to impress. Elegant, yet comfortable, you will truly appreciate the hardwoods and imported Turkish Travertine stone throughout, as well as the arched doorways, lofty ceilings, decorative lighting, plantation shutters, granite countertops, primary suite on the main, the open living concept, 3-car garage, and most especially the new 10 foot windows and doors that overlook the pool and open to the indoor/outdoor kitchen with commercial grade appliances including a pellet smoker, gas cooktop, griddle and icemaker, allowing the home chef to partake in all the fun in the back yard oasis which includes a heated, ozone pool with waterfalls and flaming gas torches, a saltwater hot tub on the upper patio, a rooftop sundeck, one of 2 pickle ball courts, a 9 hole putting green and a custom table with a built-in centerpiece of gas flames providing both the perfect ambiance for an intimate meal or a festive dinner party. Your tour of the main level begins with entry to the 2-story foyer with your formal dining room to the left and a guest bedroom suite to the right. Just ahead is the formal living room which has a gas fireplace and wall of windows to the outdoor kitchen. Head through the arched doorway where you will find the heart of this home which is the light-filled kitchen, breakfast and great rooms. The kitchen has a center island, high-end stainless appliances, custom cabinetry and access to the hallway with the powder room, pantry, laundry room and butler's pantry addition.