Chestnut Avenue Residence

Large historic-style house with multiple gabled roofs, a stone foundation, and a front porch, surrounded by trees, a driveway with two cars, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

A modern large house with gray and brown exterior, multiple gabled roofs, large windows, and a balcony. Features a backyard with a pool and a patio with outdoor seating. Surrounded by green lawn and trees.

CHESTNUT AVENUE Residence

Location: Walden, Tennessee

Size: 7,500 SF

Status: Under Construction

General Contractor: Jackson Builders

Interiors: Novel Works, Quinn & Co.

The Chestnut Avenue Residence is located on a premier brow-view lot on the top of Signal Mountain. The property is a long, narrow, 2-acre wooded parcel that culminates at the Cumberland Escarpment, 1,000 feet above Chattanooga. For this notable location, the client desired a traditional, yet unique, style for the residence, blending mountain materiality with traditional forms and character. Balancing the size of the client’s desired scope with the constraints of the property itself was the primary challenge. The narrow lot, and desire to maximize the brow views, led to a modified H-plan with the long axis of the house running parallel with the escarpment. The spaces are arranged so that upon entering, the expansive view of the valley beyond is carefully revealed. The kitchen, living, and primary bedroom are all located to take advantage of the incredible views, while the dining room, office and guest suite look out into the forested landscape with it’s large boulders. A large infinity-edge pool and hot tub will anchor the house into the bluff, while the stone, stucco and slate house rest just above in the landscape.

Modern house with large glass windows, gray exterior, and a backyard pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a property with a house, surrounded by trees and a body of water. The image has labels indicating the primary road, property boundaries, building site, and escarpment, with arrows pointing to specific areas.

A detailed house floor plan with numbered rooms and areas labeled with room functions, including a pool (17), garage (16), primary bedroom (13), kitchen (3), living room (4), dining room (2), and outdoor spaces like a front porch (11), covered patio (12), and entry garden (18).

Outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, TV, and seating area, adjacent to a dining table, with a man walking past, and trees in the background.

A modern house with a distinctive curved roof, stone exterior, and large windows, set on a grassy landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

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Interior of a modern home with arched entryway, white walls, large windows, and a view of the outdoor landscape, with a man standing near a fireplace or cabinet.

Woman standing near a door in a bright, modern interior with a dining room visible through an archway, large window, wooden furniture, and green trees outside.

Modern living room with tall black-framed windows, a stone fireplace, and minimalist furniture, including a white armchair, a brown sofa, a round white ottoman, and a potted plant, with a view of countryside outside.

Modern dining room with a large wooden table, eight chairs, a large pendant light, a painting of a cloudy sky, a vase with pink flowers, and a sideboard, with large black grid windows and natural sunlight.

Open-concept living space with kitchen, dining, and sitting areas; man walking near fireplace, large windows, and modern decor.

Spacious modern living room with high ceilings, large windows, and a mezzanine. Contains seating area with beige and white chairs, sofas, coffee tables, and decorative plants. A woman is cooking in the kitchen, and another person is standing on the mezzanine.

Modern living room with a bed, abstract art above it, a woman standing near a doorway, a TV showing people in costumes, a sculpture, and a stone fireplace.

Modern bedroom with high ceiling, large windows, and neutral decor. A woman stands near a white armchair, with a fireplace on her right, and a bed with white bedding on her left. Decor includes a potted plant, framed artwork above the bed, and a wall-mounted light. Sunlight streams through the windows, illuminating the room.

Sketch of a rustic house with stone foundation and wooden upper story, showing front and side views, including roof details, stairs, and small front porch. Label: 'Chestnut Ave. Study'.

White model of a house with surrounding trees, a swimming pool, and a driveway with a parked car, all set on a snowy landscape.

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