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$595,000

Perched high atop the mountain in the gated community of The Ridges of Franklin Forest, 1085 Thunder Ridge Drive offers the kind of privacy and natural beauty that's hard to find. This sought-after community is known for its scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and mountain waterfalls--giving residents a true escape while still being just minutes from town. Many of the community's trails are also horse-friendly, and The Ridges borders the 8,800-acre Franklin State Forest, offering even more hiking, biking, and horseback riding just outside your door. The 1,740 sq ft home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed for comfortable living. A gas fireplace brings warmth on cool mountain evenings, while two AC units and a full-house generator ensure comfort and peace of mind through every season. Out front, unwind under two automated 11' awnings extending 8'--perfect for enjoying the mountain air rain or shine. Set on 13 acres of wooded privacy and open pasture, the property offers space and flexibility for whatever you envision--a hobby farm, a garden, extra storage, or simply room to roam. A 2-stall barn with tack room (24'x24') and a separate covered barn (16'x40') provide excellent storage or workshop space, while 3 pastures give you room to expand as needs change. A 3-car carport rounds out the practical features. More than just a home, this is a lifestyle--waking up to mountain views and living within a community built around privacy, nature, and space to breathe. Properties like this in The Ridges don't come along often. Schedule your private showing today.

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1538779 MLS

1085 Thunder Ridge Drive, South Pittsburg

$650,000

Escape to your private mountain-top homestead on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau, just 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga and a short drive to the quaint town of South Pittsburg. This remarkable property offers the ultimate opportunity for sustainable, off-grid living with the infrastructure already in place to complete your homestead dream. Thoughtfully designed for self-sufficiency, the property features dual water systems with two main lines—one for well water and one for rain collection—both filtered to 5 microns and completely interchangeable. Two cisterns provide an impressive 7,000-gallon combined capacity, ensuring a reliable water source. Newly installed Source hydro panels (March 2025) produce an average of 4.5 gallons of drinkable water per day, and the transferable warranty adds peace of mind. Power is supplied by a state-of-the-art solar system, allowing you to live comfortably while reducing your environmental footprint. Water lines extend to the gardens and pastures, complete with sprinklers and rain mains reaching the upper orchard. The two large gardens have produced a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and berries over the years, while the young orchard—already yielding 10 bushels of peaches last season—includes pecan, plum, and persimmon trees promising future harvests. An expertly built workshop provides space for any hobby or project, and three 12x12 buildings (West, Central, and East) offer insulated storage or temporary living quarters. Two additional unfinished foundations await completion as guest cabins or family retreats. The chicken coop, designed for free-ranging birds within the fenced orchard, is prepped for power and water with room to expand. This unique homestead-in-progress is ready for the next visionary owner to complete and enjoy a truly self-sufficient lifestyle atop the Cumberland Plateau. Tons more information available upon request.

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1521862 MLS

3128 Browns Trace Road, South Pittsburg