1007 5th E St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

WALK TO ERLANGER or UTC from your new home in Fort Wood, one of Chattanooga's finest historical neighborhoods. The Severance house was built in 1890 and owned by a long line of Severance family members until 2004, the most notable being Margaret Adelaide Everett Severance. Her artistic flair and traveling career brought many influences seen throughout the house. Upon entering you will notice a foyer full of the original, timeless judges paneling. The main living area is centered around the stone fireplace which is complimented by two original frescoes, handpainted by Mrs. Severance. One of the paintings, a replica of the late Meindert Hobbema's ''The Avenue at Middelharnis'', is featured to this day in the National Gallery, London, England. The kitchen has been fully remodeled with accessto the back deck. The first floor also features a bedroom and an office that share a bathroom. Notice the original, beveled glasswork in the office along with access to the front patio. The second floor is the master suite. The bathroom features a water closet, double shower, free standing tub, and a custom, antique vanity. The bedroom, the location of the third Severance mural, has a unique flow through french doors into a sitting room. The walk-in closet and the laundry room round out the master suite. The third floor has two bedrooms with views all around and a shared full bathroom. There are two ways into the basement. Through the garage or through the tunnel. The stone foundation makes up the basement walls. Unfinished, this basement has wine cellar written all over it. This property features a double lot for future off-street parking and gardening/landscaping. Come see this amazing, historical landmark.