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Like the stunning crystal chandelier that sparkles in the main foyer, the intelligent and inviting design of this recently-listed home on signal mountain immediately impresses visitors.

Thoughtful arrangement of space translates to easy living and entertaining on the main floor, which includes a living room, great room, formal dining room, kitchen,casual dining area, guest bedroom, hall

bath and laundry room with a half bath.

A vaulted ceiling defines the great room, along with a raised fireplace that boasts both a granite and wood surround and can be fueled by gas or wood. An immense palladium window, reminiscent of

the foyer’s, brings in a wealth of sunlight. while most modern breakfast nooks keep diners in the kitchen, the home’s casual dining space is removed to a quieter alcove off the great room. guests on the main floor can enjoy spilling out onto the inviting, screened porch or the surrounding deck overlooking a fenced backyard.

“It is an incredible house with great family living spaces that also encourage entertaining,” says Elisa Etter, an agent with Robinson Real Estate, with whom the property is listed. Th e home on Brow

Estates Drive was recently updated by its owners to include a number of upscale conveniences, she notes.

Though the formality of the residence’s geometric brick façade may hint at the sophistication of its gourmet kitchen or the luxury of its master bath, the casual disposition of its screened porch and generous bedrooms is unexpected. Yards of leaded glass filigree mark the arched main entrance and make up a palladium-inspired window that stretches to the second story of the foyer. A gleaming staircase winds up to the second level, reserved for the home’s more intimate spaces—a thrilling master suite and three more bedrooms, two of which share a Jack-and-Jill bath and one with access to the

third floor attic.

With amenities worthy of a five-star hotel, the master bath singlehandedly turns a would-be commonplace master suite into a rare, palatial retreat. A heated f oor warms bare feet as they make their way from the double, honed marble vanity to the steam shower that includes body jets, a heated bench and multiple showerheads. Th e bath’s most remarkable feature is a walk-in sauna with room for six.

A laundry closet with a stacked Asko washer and dryer is the ultimate marriage of convenience and function, while designer style, evident in the barrel ceiling over the jetted tub and the one-inch square tiles that surround the shower and tub, complements the enhanced functionality of the room. A multi-tiered tray ceiling and a vast, walk-in closet with a furniture-style organizer system also raise the

bar in the master suite.

The ample space of the professional level kitchen is brilliantly planned to aid the home chef, while guests and family are invited to relax in the adjoining living room or watch the action from a seat at

the raised bar that overflows into the great room. Floor-to-ceiling flat front cabinets and simple bar handles create clean lines and a pared down appearance that allows food to be the star of the kitchen.

A stainless steel hood over the wolf double oven and gas range matches the restaurant quality of the other stainless steel appliances, including an Asko dishwasher, subzero refrigerator, separate

icemaker and subzero wine cooler. Undercabinet lighting highlights the granite and soapstone countertops that create an elegant work surface on the perimeter cabinetry and center island. A home cook’s

best friend, the oversized island extends work and storage space while adding avegetable sink for utility.

On the home’s lower level, its entertaining space expands to include a gorgeous entertainment center built into one wall of a spacious family den. on the other side, a wood-paneled, wet bar fit for

a country club has posh seating for four along with a sink, icemaker, microwave and refrigerator. A nearby billiard room gives the family an attractive space for enjoying a respectable pastime and leads to

an outdoor patio.