QUIET, country living on this BEAUTIFUL 5.8 +/- acre property located atop SCENIC MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, a pristine 285-acre wilderness located 25 mins from CHATTANOOGA. This area offers hiking trails, mountain and gorge views with world class rock climbing. The 300 mile CUMBERLAND trail intersects minutes away from this property at the end of Old Hotwater Road giving you direct access to the trailhead into the surrounding Three Gorges Wilderness with endless miles of sublime hiking in one of the most beautiful and pristine wilderness areas in the Southeast. Take a 15 minute WALK/HIKE down across the suspension bridge to Big Soddy Gulf Recreation for blue hole swimming area or take a 5 minute drive down to Soddy Lake for more water activities, playground, ballfields and community events. ONE LEVEL LIVING is offered in this METICULOUSLY maintained 3 bedroom/2 bath rancher with open floor plan, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining, with gas fireplace for those upcoming crisp evenings. TONS OF STORAGE in the beautiful wood cabinets in kitchen, with tile floor, all appliances including refrigerator remains. CONVENIENT laundry/MUDROOM just off kitchen with additional storage. WASHER/DRYER REMAIN. Oversized 2 car garage and SPACIOUS SUNROOM lined with windows allowing sunlight to stream while you enjoy the gorgeous views overlooking your expansive property. Master Bedroom with EN-SUITE bath, double vanities, WALK-IN CLOSET and 2 additional closets offer plenty of options for storage. HI SPEED INTERNET up to 2.5 gig available (router will remain). GENERAC whole house generator remains. THREE outbuildings on this land, all with electricity, allowing many options for a WORKSHOP and TONS OF STORAGE. One unique feature is the OBSERVATORY, built by the owner, an amateur astronomer, including an equatorially mounted MEADE 12" SCT Scope with ROLLING roof makes for easy access for STARGAZING!