Masterful 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half-BA estate on 6.8+/- serene, wooded acres, comprising the immaculate Boxwood gardens archived by the Smithsonian'”an exceptional opportunity for villa-style living in Mountain Brook. This is where Old-World beauty meets modern-day amenities at every vignette, boasts plaster walls, 2 Rumford fireplaces framed by remarkable antique marble mantles, heated floors, copper gutters, Jerusalem limestone on terraces, antique wood floors, and impressive outdoor lighting and irrigation systems for easy maintenance and enjoyment of the renowned gardens. The original owner spent her life as a proficient collector and devotee of beauty. At the end of the picturesque private drive, an allée of magnolias and large iron gates theatrically reveal a scenic slate motor court and captivating stucco fortress adorned with opulent landscaping, iron windows and doors, bronze lanterns, substantial limestone all crowned with a Ludowici clay tile roof to stand the test of time.
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General Features
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County Jefferson
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Full Bathrooms 4
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Half Bathrooms 2
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MLS Market Area Mountain Brook
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Property Type Single Family
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Subdivision - Minor CHEROKEE BEND
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Year Built 2001
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Year Built Desc Existing
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Building Features
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Attic Pull-Down, Walk-In
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Attic Y/N Yes
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Basement Style Partial Basement
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Basement Style II All Unfinished
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Bed Bath Features Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
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Construction Stone (CONST), Stucco
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Cooling 3+ Systems (COOL), Central (COOL), Zoned (COOL)
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Ceilings 9 Feet +, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings
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Decks Y/N No
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Fireplace Details Gas Starter, Marble (FIREPL)
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Fireplace Location Den (FIREPL), Living Room (FIREPL)
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Fireplace Type Woodburning
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Floors Hardwood, Stone Floor
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Foundation Basement
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Heating 3+ Systems (HEAT), Forced Air, Gas Heat
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IDX Include Yes
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Historic Register Y/N No
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INTERIOR FEATURES Elevator, French Doors, Recess Lighting, Security System, Sound System, Wet Bar
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KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Convection Oven, Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Double Oven, Ice Maker Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning
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Kitchen Features Eating Area, Pantry
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Laundry Location Laundry (MLVL)
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Laundry Space Room
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Bedrooms 4
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Number of Carport Spaces 0
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Number of Fireplaces 2
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Number of Garage Spaces Basement Level 0
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Number of Garage Spaces Main Level 2
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Number of Levels 1.5-Story
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Number of Total Baths 6
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Number of Total Garage Spaces 2
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Patio Covered - (PATIO)
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Patio Y/N Yes
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ROOMS Bedroom (ROOM), Bonus (ROOM), Breakfast Room (ROOM), Dining Room (ROOM), Full Bath (ROOM), Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen (ROOM), Library (ROOM), Master Bath (ROOM), Master Bedroom (ROOM)
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Split Foyer Y/N No
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Split Level Y/N No
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Tri Level Y/N No
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Room Features
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Room 9 Level 1
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Room 7 Level 1
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Room 8 Bedroom
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Room 8 Level 1
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Room 9 Full Bath
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Room 3 Level 1
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Room 4 Kitchen
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Room 4 Level 1
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Room 5 Library
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Room 5 Level 1
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Room 6 Master Bedroom
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Room 6 Level 1
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Room 7 Master Bath
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Room 1 Living
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Room 1 Level 1
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Room 10 Half Bath
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Room 10 Level 1
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Room 11 Bedroom
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Room 11 Level 2
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Room 12 Full Bath
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Room 12 Level 2
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Room 13 Bedroom
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Room 13 Level 2
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Room 14 Full Bath
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Room 14 Level 2
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Room 15 Bonus
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Room 15 Level 2
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Room 2 Dining Room
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Room 2 Level 1
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Room 3 Breakfast Room
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Property Features
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Exterior Features Balcony, Lighting System, Porch
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Log Home Y/N No
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LOT DESCRIPTION Acreage, Heavy Treed Lot, Interior Lot
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Lot View Y/N No
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Number of Acres 6.8
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Parking Features Attached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL)
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Pool Y/N No
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Waterfront Y/N No
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Schools
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High School MOUNTAIN BROOK
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Elementary School1 CHEROKEE BEND
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Middle School MOUNTAIN BROOK
