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.