Ever wonder what Chattanooga’s most expensive home looks like? Wonder no more. This massive compound on Elder Mountain hit the market a couple of weeks ago, and it could be yours for a cool $8.75 million.
Quick facts
Address: 1000 Skillet Gap Rd.
Size: 15,212 sqft, 6 BD, 12 BA
Price: $8.75M
Agent: Sean Smith
Countless things about this home made us gasp, but here are a few of our favorite features inside and out.
Inside features
- Oval library with a hand-painted ceiling
- 14-seat glass table for dinner parties
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with Tennessee River Gorge views
- Two garages that can collectively fit 18 vehicles — a car collector’s dream
Outside features
- 10.89 acres of land
- Resort-style pool + 12-person hot tub
- Large courtyard for hosting events
- Stone fire pit with a globe in the center
There are dozens of additional unique, artistic elements sprinkled throughout the home. Words don’t do it justice — but the photos help a little.
“It feels like your own high-end resort. It doesn’t feel like just a home,” said listing agent Sean Smith.
The history
- The home was originally designed by James Choate, an architect with Barber + Choate (now Choate + Hertlein Architects) out of Atlanta.
- It was built in 1994 according to the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest American architects of all time.
- The home was featured in Architectural Digest in March 1998.
This is the first time the home has been on the market in over a decade. If you’re interested in buying it, you can email Sean Smith to schedule a private tour.
