5229 Loblolly Lane, Ooltewah, TN 37363

Red brick, a covered front porch, and a big shade tree out front set a cheerful tone for this 1967 ranch on a level 0.38-acre lot off Tallant Road. Everything lives on one floor, and the layout puts every room to good use. The living room centers on an electric fireplace framed in white-painted brick, with hardwood floors, crown molding, and a wide picture window that pulls in the front lawn and plenty of daylight. A pass-through counter opens straight into the kitchen, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. The kitchen is warm and hardworking: honey-toned cabinetry, granite counters, open corner shelves, and a window over the sink. A breakfast nook sits right alongside, with a glass door out to the back deck. Morning coffee just found its spot! Across the home, a separate dining room runs more than 20 feet, with space for a full-size table plus a desk or reading corner. The primary suite sits on its own side of the house with a private bath, and the laundry...