Prestige Living in Riverview: 4,800+ SQFT Luxury Home Near the Tennessee River

Core Property Specifications

Price: $5,000,000
Address: 1502 Riverview Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Property Name: “Hawk’s Nest” (Built on the historic former Lyndhurst Estate)

This iconic Chattanooga address offers a rare blend of prestige, privacy, and architectural history. If you are looking for a high-end property for sale, this timeless estate delivers unmatched location and legacy.

Interior Features & Layout

Space: 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (4 full, 1 half) across 4,844 square feet of custom-designed interior.
Design: Transformed by renowned architect Klaus Nentwig, featuring soaring cathedral and coffered ceilings, crown moldings, and a grand entrance foyer.
Premium Amenities: Full wet bar, built-in bookcases, formal dining spaces, a premium sound system, and a luxurious main suite with a private sitting area and a whirlpool tub.
Fireplaces: 3 wood-burning fireplaces perfectly positioned in the living room, den, and primary bedroom.
Chef’s Kitchen: Equipped with a built-in gas range, double wall ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a trash compactor, and an island layout.

The inside of this home transitions beautifully from formal entertaining spaces to warm, comfortable family rooms. This immaculate house for sale pairs timeless marble and hardwood flooring with modern utilities, including an integrated sound system.

Exterior & Lot Details

Lot Size: 0.72 acres of meticulously landscaped land situated on a premium cul-de-sac city lot.
The View: Unparalleled, panoramic views directly overlooking the No. 4 fairway of the historic Chattanooga Golf & Country Club.
Outdoor Living: Multi-level outdoor entertaining areas, featuring a large covered rear porch, a terrace, a deck, and an upper-level balcony.
Parking & Security: A side-facing, attached 2-car garage with an expansive paver block driveway and a fully integrated security system.
Bonus Mechanics: Includes a whole-home Generac generator and a full-property lawn sprinkler system.

The grounds offer a private sanctuary surrounded by mature trees while maintaining direct front-row access to the neighborhood’s finest golf views. Investing in this premium residence for sale means securing one of the most stunning backyards and covered porches in the entire Riverview area.

Location & Neighborhood Lifestyle

Neighborhood: Nestled in the highly sought-after, historic Riverview Oaks subdivision.
Walkability: Walking distance to Riverview Park, local tennis courts, boutique shopping, pharmacies, and casual or fine dining.
Proximity: Just a bridge away from Downtown Chattanooga and major local medical hubs, with the airport only 20 minutes away.
Club Access: Easy golf-cart access directly to the clubhouse, golf course, and community amenities.

Living here allows you to leave your car parked and enjoy a gentle, community-centered lifestyle right along the Tennessee River. Anyone looking for a luxury property for sale will find that this location bridges quiet neighborhood safety with rapid city access.

From Zillow

”That porch has the best damn view of any golf fairway I have ever seen!” Some homes hold more than rooms. They hold memory, rhythm, & balance that cannot be replicated. Selling a home of this caliber – particularly one that centers the neighborhood – is not a transaction. It is a transition. At the intersection of Riverview’s most storied roads sits a home that understands its place and the gentle rhythm of daily life in Riverview. Hawk’s Nest overlooks the meeting of Riverview Road and Dorchester Road, where the No. 4 fairway of the historic Chattanooga Golf & Country Club aims East — toward the shimmer of the Tennessee River.

Built in 1982 on a lot from the former Lyndhurst Estate, the home carries a sense of continuity rather than display. A 1993 transformation by the architect Klaus Nentwig brought the residence to 4,844 square feet, shaping spaces that are comfortable, gracious, and well-suited for both entertaining and active living. The design reflects a quiet confidence–rooms that invite gathering without formality and flow easily from indoors to out. Once outside, one has the choice of jogging to the fitness center, walking to casual and fine dining establishments, shops, pharmacies or the newly revamped Riverview park.

Later, hop in the cart and grab your friends for dinner at the Club. Downtown and the local hospitals are a bridge away & the airport is 20 minutes from the cul-de-sac. Cars stay parked on lucky days. Life at Hawk’s Nest is about presence rather than prominence. It is a home where owners become familiar faces, where hosting feels easy, and where the neighborhood is part of the experience. Here, tradition is lived, not announced–offering a refined blueprint to express all that one holds dear. Showings may be scheduled beginning April 11th. Plan to attend an Open House on Sunday the 12th from 2:00 to 4:00pm featuring Refreshments, Masters coverage & curated design vignettes!