The Crown Jewel of this charming neighborhood is now on the market and ready for a new owner! Totally renovated in 1998 and beautifully updated by its present owner, this home is distinguished by its wonderful curb appeal and a fantastic location with sidewalks leading to neighborhood schools, churches, and Crestline village! Enjoy dinner at a variety of local restaurants and stop in at Clumpie's Ice Cream Parlor for dessert on a relaxing stroll back home. The home sits on a beautifully landscaped corner lot with a concrete driveway and a parking pad for convenient guest parking. Enter the side French doors into a foyer with Faux painted walls and a decorative Iron chandelier. Gleaming hardwood floors and ceilings that are 9+ feet high with deep crown molding continue throughout the main level and upper level. Leaded glass antique doors open into the formal living which has a wall of built-in bookcases and a fireplace with ventless gas logs, a marble hearth, and a decorative wood mantle. A large double window has plantation shutters and a separate entry alcove has French doors leading to the covered front porch and yard. There is a second set of antique leaded glass doors leading into the adjoining den. A beautiful stairway with hardwood treads and a needlepoint runner has a wrought iron railing and leads to the upper level. The den has 3 floor-length windows and a double French door leading to the back patio. A fireplace has gas logs and a slate hearth and surround and has 2 entertainment centers on either side with built-in cabinets. To the left of the foyer is the formal dining room which has a double floor-length window, an iron chandelier with shades and pin lights, and 2 iron wall sconces. The Kitchen is a gourmet cook's delight with newly painted and custom glazed wood cabinets, limestone countertops, and tumbled marble backsplash. A large center island with limestone counter has a Thermador stainless gas cooktop and breakfast bar, and an iron pot rack hangs above. All of the appliances are new in 2008 and include Kitchen-Aid stainless double walls ovens with convection cooking, Kitchen-Aid stainless dishwasher, Kitchen-Aid stainless microwave, trash compacter, and ice maker. The Sub-Zero refrigerator has custom wood panels which match the kitchen cabinets. There is a double stainless sink with disposer and a large pantry cabinet. A large breakfast bay has custom draperies with valences and an iron chandelier with shades and 2 iron wall sconces. A double French door leads to the rear patio. A hallway with a large walk-in china closet and linen closet leads to the 2 main-level bedrooms. There is also a powder room with a white Kohler pedestal sink and antique light fixture. The master bedroom is 17'6"" x 16'6"" and has 2 floor-length windows and a French door leading to the patio. All of the rooms in the home have new recessed lighting and all of the bedrooms have ceiling fans. The master bathroom has a 12"" travertine floor and 2 windows with plantation shutters. A Kohler whirlpool garden tub has a travertine surround, and a separate travertine shower stall has a bench seat and glass door. The double tumbled marble vanity has 2 porcelain sinks and drawers and cabinets below. A separate water closet has a window with plantation shutters, and there are ""His"" and ""Hers"" walk-in closets with built-in drawers and shelves. The second main level bedroom is currently being used as an office but is perfect for a nursery or guest space for an elderly parent. It has a double closet with built-in wood shelves and a double window with plantation shutters. There is a private bathroom with 6"" white ceramic tile floor and surround for the porcelain tub/shower. A cultured marble vanity has cabinets below. Upstairs there are 3 spacious bedrooms all with recessed lighting, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, and windows with plantation shutters. 2 large bathrooms have 6"" white ceramic tile floors, large cultured marble vanities with cabinets and drawers below, and porcelain tub/showers with ceramic tile surround. Above the garage is an additional bedroom and a bonus/exercise room that could be a 7th bedrooms. The 5th ceramic tile bath divides the 2 rooms and also has a porcelain tub/shower with a cultured marble vanity.
Address:
3741 Montrose Road
Mountain Brook,
AL
35213
US
Intersection ofOld Leeds Road
Community of Mountain Brook
Features:
The delightful curb appeal of this amazing home is enhanced by the addition of Bahama shutters across the front and side and handmade copper Bevelo lanterns on the exterior, one of which is gas and the others are electric. The home has a beautifully landscaped yard from a plan designed by Landscape Services with an expanded sprinkler system which has a rain sensor. There are 2 covered porches on the front and side entries and a lovely patio in the rear with access from the kitchen and master bedroom. The gas grill on the patio does remain. The home is on a slab and has a "quiet" floor system with 15" between floors. There are solid 6-panel wood doors throughout. 3 years ago all of the interior walls were painted and new recessed lighting has been installed in all rooms. There are 3 HVAC systems that are 7+/- years old with American Standard Freedom 80 gas furnaces. There are 3 Rudd gas water heaters, 2 of which are 50-gallon and one is 40-gallon and are also about 7 years old. The home also has a security system. There is a main-level 2-car garage with automatic door openers. The laundry room is located on the second floor and has a utility sink and electric and gas dryer connections. There is a ceramic tile base for the washer and dryer. There is also a second laundry room in the garage. There are 2 walk-in attic storage areas and 2 pull-down stairs to attic access, one from the garage and one in the upstairs area of the home.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Residential Architecture Type: Traditional Year Built: 1940 Price:
$1,023,750 Stories: 1.5 Bedrooms: 6 room(s) Bathrooms: 5.5 room(s) Garage Size (# of cars): 2 Property Tax:
$10,100
Amenities:
Bonus Room, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Sprinkler System, Garage Door Opener, Walk-In Closets, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen
School Information:
Crestline Elementary School, Mountain Brook Junior High School, Mountain Brook High School. Mountain Brook schools consistently rank among the top academic schools in the city, state, and region for standardize test scores and over 95% of its students continue their education in college. All 3 of these schools have been awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for excellence from the US Department of Education.
Local Area Information:
Mountain Brook is an upscale suburb in the eastern area of Birmingham, Alabama, and is conveniently located just minutes from the downtown business district and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center and complex. All major highways surround the city for quick access to any destination. The city has 4 villages with wonderful shopping venues, and all are connected by an extensive sidewalk system that extends into most neighborhoods.
