896 mt riante road

Perched atop Mt. Riante with panoramic views of Lake Hamilton and the Ouachita Mountains, this 7,300 square foot mountaintop estate offers seven bedrooms, five and a half baths, and three full levels, each opening to its own private deck. The arrival sets the tone with a soaring timber-frame entry portico, hand-laid stone chimney, and an arched wood door opening into a vaulted foyer wrapped in floor-to-ceiling native stone. The entry level flows openly from a chef's kitchen with bold teal cabinetry, marble countertops, stainless appliances, and designer lighting into a living room anchored by a massive stone fireplace, then into a dining room that seats twelve beneath floor-to-ceiling windows framing the view, and two bedrooms on this level each enjoy their own full bath, offering true single-level living for guests or family. Upstairs, a cozy sitting area with its own fireplace leads to the primary suite, where panoramic windows and French doors open onto a covered deck and the spa bath offers a jetted soaking tub overlooking Lake Hamilton, a dual granite vanity, and a marble walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms, each with its own tasteful character, share an oversized bath and laundry. The lower level is made for gathering, with a bunk room, a game room with pool table, and an expansive great room that walks out to a patio and covered hot tub. Fully renovated down to the systems in 2020-2021, the home is as practical as it is beautiful: mini-split HVAC keeps electricity to an average of $339 per month, well water and septic eliminate city utility bills. Offered fully furnished and priced below the March 2026 appraisal, the property currently operates as a successful short-term rental with revenue data available upon request for qualified buyers. Located in a gated community with a $1,200 annual HOA covering road, gate, and dumpster, in the Lakeside School District, and just minutes from downtown Hot Springs and the National Park.