Historic House Listings

A castle in Alabama. Circa 1929. Almost two acres. $3,150,000

July 13, 2024

This Alabama house is like a castle! Neighbored by the Botanical Gardens and the English Village. The house was built in 1929. It is located on 1.80 acres in Mountain Brook, Alabama. The house features beautiful stonework, grand staircase, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, stunning crown moulding, french doors and bay windows. There is a slate roof, copper gutters and a three car garage. Beautifully landscaped grounds with a fountain. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms and 5,353 square feet. $3,150,000

Contact Stephanie Robinson with Realty South: [email protected]

From the Zillow listing:

 

This cherished c. 1929 masterpiece is a Mountain Brook Estates original set atop picturesque acreage, ideally neighboring the Botanical Gardens and English Village. The historical gem’s enduring architecture and unparalleled masonry have been impressively preserved and restored amidst its expansive quarters, comprising 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a powder room—plus 3 well-appointed rooms and a full bath in the wing above the 3-car garage. The stonework and gabled slate roof decked with copper gutters and embellishments are just the beginning of its alluring period details at every vignette, from irreplicable sculptural plaster moldings and intricately carved marble mantles, to striking Gothic archways and original crystal fixtures. The serene fortress is highlighted by a sprawling brick terrace with fountain, overlooking a sweeping landscape of greenery and charming blooms. A rare opportunity where current style and comforts complement Old-World mastery for luxury living and entertaining.

 

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