It Just Doesn't Get Any Better! This wonderful family home nestled in the trees on .85 acre was custom built in 1979 and has been extensively updated by the present owner within the past 6 years! Enter the double mahogany front doors with Baldwin brass hardware into a glorious foyer that extends 21' from the formal living room to the left to the banquet-sized dining room on the right and opens straight ahead into an amazing great room! The foyer has a new marble tile floor, 10-foot ceiling with deep crown molding and 2 crystal chandeliers, 4 closets, and 2 display alcoves with floor length windows and wood shutters with pin lights above. 7'10"" cased openings lead to the living and dining rooms, and a 9-foot opening leads to the great room ahead. The Great room has hardwood floors, 10-foot ceiling with deep crown molding and recessed lighting, and a wall of windows with center French doors opening to a wood deck. There are built-in bookcases with cabinets below, and a wood-burning fireplace with marble hearth and surround and a decorative wood mantle. Hardwood floors, crown molding, and 9-foot ceilings are throughout the main level living spaces. The living room has 2 floor length windows with wood shutters and a cased opening to the bedroom hall with columns. The formal dining room has a faux painted ceiling and a crystal chandelier hanging from a ceiling medallion. There are new cased openings with dentil molding and fluted detail, and 2 floor length windows with custom draperies and fringed valences that remain. An ""Ante Room"" service area extends between the dining room and kitchen and has a 10""6"" ceiling with dentil crown molding and a crystal chandelier and wall sconces. A silver storage cabinet has 9' antique doors with brass hardware. The powder room has a marble tile floor, a brass and crystal chandelier with shades, and a chest vanity with marble top and fluted metal sink. The kitchen is a gourmet cook's delight! There are an abundance of wood-stained cabinets with solid-surface counters and one butcher block counter. A large center island has a handmade Italian Tile counter, which also provides the backsplash under the surrounding cabinets, and a breakfast bar. There is a double porcelain sink with disposer and a double window over the sink. The appliances include a Five Star 36"" stainless gas range and vent hood, a Jenn-Air ""Ultimate Quiet Series"" stainless dishwasher, Frigidaire ""Professional Series"" stainless double wall ovens with convection cooking and self-cleaning, and a GE ""Monogram"" 6-foot side-by-side refrigerator and freezer with ice maker and custom wood panels. A large breakfast space has a crystal chandelier and a French door leading to the deck. A desk space has open shelves above, and a 4-door pantry cabinet provides plenty of space for food storage. Adjoining the kitchen is a cozy keeping room/sun room with a tray ceiling, a ceiling fan, and 2 floor length windows with custom draperies and valences. The 15' x 18'5"" master bedroom on the main level has new custom wool carpet and 4 floor length windows with custom draperies and fringed valences. The master bathroom has a hardwood floor, crown molding, recessed lighting and a skylight. There is a large double cultured marble vanity with a knee space and new chrome hardware with a wall of mirrors above. A cultured marble garden tub provides a retreat for relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, or a quick shower can be chosen in the separate ceramic tile shower stall with glass door. A triple window over the tub has 2"" blinds, and there is a wall linen cabinet. 2 walk-in closets separate ""his"" and ""her"" clothes. There is a second 15' x 12'8"" bedroom on the main level with a crystal chandelier, 2 floor length windows with wood shutters, and 2 double closets. The second bathroom has a ceramic tile floor, large cultured marble double vanity with cabinets below, and a separate wet area with a porcelain tub/shower. The lower level is a true surprise with a wonderful 21'3"" x 23'2"" family room with carpet, crown molding and recessed lighting. There are built-in bookcases along with a wood-burning brick fireplace with a wood mantle. A wall of windows has French doors leading to a patio, and a new wet bar has an Italian tile counter and wood-stained cabinets. It can double as a full kitchen with a Kenmore electric range with microwave, a stainless sink, and a small Kenmore refrigerator. The Panasonic flat screen TV remains with the home! A hall leads to a spacious office and 3 large bedrooms. There is a ceramic tile bathroom with a cultured marble vanity, a porcelain tub/shower with cultured marble surround, and a built-in linen cabinets. One of the bedrooms has a storage room that is plumbed for an additional bathroom if so desired.
Address:
3517 Altabrook Drive
Vestavia Hills,
AL
35243
US
Intersection ofAltadena Road
Community of Vestavia Hills
Features:
The home has been extensively renovated within the past 6 years. A new roof was installed in 2003. 3 new heat pumps were added in 2007. All windows were replaced in 2003. There is a new A.O.Smith 75-gallon Pro-Max electric water heater. The home has 6-panel doors throughout and 9 or 10-foot ceilings throughout the main level. A spacious main level laundry room has a utility sink with a ceramic tile counter and cabinets below and a window over the sink. There are cabinets over the washer and dryer, a pantry closet, a set of floor length shallow cabinets, and a door leading to the garage below.There is a 2-car garage in the basement with automatic door openers and a large parking pad for additional parking in the front of the home. Pull-down stairs lead to a floored attic for additional storage. Stereo speakers are throughout the home.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Residential Architecture Type: Traditional Year Built: 1979 Price:
$695,000 Stories: 1 Lot Size: .85 acres acre(s) Bedrooms: 5 room(s) Bathrooms: 3.5 room(s) Garage Size (# of cars): 2 Property Tax:
$4,340
Amenities:
Bonus Room, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Balcony, Garage Door Opener, Walk-In Closets, Basement, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen
School Information:
Vestavia-East Elementary School, Vestavia-Central Elementary School, Pizitz Middle School, Vestavia Hills High School. Vestavia Hills has an award-winning school system which boasts one of the top school systems in the city and state. It’s students consistently score in the highest percentiles on college admissions and standardized tests, and its sports teams are always in contention for championships in the city and state tournaments and meets.
Local Area Information:
Vestavia Hills is an upscale suburb of Birmingham, Alabama which boasts an excellent school system and many fine neighborhoods for families to work and play. The area is conveniently located just a short distance south of the downtown business district and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center and complex. Its proximity to I-65 and Highway 31 make it a quick commute to all major highways through the city and surrounding areas. Two of Birmingham's most popular shopping areas, the Summit and the Riverchase Galleria, are just a short distance away.
