255 n ridge rd

Incredible opportunity to own your own private estate in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Located on 57.43 +/- acres, this home is unrivaled with features and amenities that will undoubtedly thrill any buyer looking for a primary home or family retreat. Through a private gated entrance, guests and family wind through the scenic drive and past the properties private 4-acre pond onto the brick paved drive where the soothing sounds of the home's water features welcomes all who are lucky enough to be invited onto the property. Off the expansive covered front porch and in through beautiful double doors, a stunning great hall gives guests an initial peek of what this home has in store with tumbled stone floors, faux painting and custom millwork. The great room is a showstopper with two custom limestone fireplaces, columns and ceiling trusses. Expansive in stature, this living space has a soaring ceiling plus ample room for multiple seating areas or room for a dining room table large enough for many guests! To say this kitchen is made for entertaining would be an understatement with a Butler's pantry, large island, breakfast bar, granite sinks, luxury appliances, six burner cooktop, double ovens, and warming drawer. Seamlessly attached to the kitchen is a less formal living space with built-ins, cathedral ceiling, fireplace and French doors accessing the back of the home. The primary bedroom offers the owners their own private retreat with a private deck, fireplace and an attached bath with heated floors, Double vanities, double headed shower with steam, two closets with built-ins, and an exercise room with cork floors. The upper level of the home houses three spacious en suite bedrooms while the lower level has a wine cellar as well as ample storage space. A screened-in porch is an option for enjoying the outdoors while escaping the less favorable elements. With a 48'' smoker & grill, outdoor kitchen with ice maker and refrigerator as well as a gas fireplace, this porch offers yet another space for entertaining no matter the season or weather! The exterior of the home continues to offer the best in amenities with an outdoor fireplace, large screen outdoor TV, salt-water pool, waterfall and space for seating and dining al fresco - an ideal setting for hosting the fun game day events and poolside parties! Additional patios will provide the best seats in the house when Fall arrives and the leaves change into glorious shades of red, yellow and orange. For guests or family members or possibly a nanny or house manager, a garage apartment with a full kitchen offers space for those who prefer a bit more privacy. Truly a stunning estate offering an unrivaled lifestyle for those lucky enough to call it home.