8441 Balata Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Welcome to 8441 Balata Dr, a custom, one-owner home, beautifully positioned on a mostly wooded 1.69 +/- acre lot with lovely views from its lofty perch in the desirable gated Mountain Lake Estates community in the heart of Ooltewah close to schools, the shopping and restaurants of Cambridge Square and easy freeway access to both Cleveland and downtown Chattanooga. The home boasts quality construction and finishes, an open floor plan, adjoining primary suites on the main, amazing walk-out attic space or expansion room, a partial daylight basement with a bonus room, full bath, wine cellar and media room, an oversized 3-bay garage with extra storage rooms, and fantastic outdoor living spaces, including a screened in porch, covered patio, infinity pool, plus an outdoor grilling kitchen, woodburning fireplace and shower. The exterior is all brick and stone, and the interior is equally impressive with its heart of pine floors, specialty ceilings, crown moldings, transoms, decorative and recessed lighting, arched doorways and more. Your tour begins with entry to the expansive great room with a coffered ceiling, stacked stone wood burning fireplace and French doors to the rear pool and patio area. It is also open to the gourmet kitchen with weathered granite countertops, tile backsplash, a center island with prep sink, a raised dining bar, a pot filler, soft close and pull-out drawers, under-cabinet and pendant lighting, and both stainless and cabinet style appliances, including Wolf