Seller says MAKE AN Offer!!! WOW! This delightful brick one-level home has been totally renovated and is so much larger than it appears with almost 3200 square feet according to the tax records! Step onto the covered front porch and through a wood 6-panel door into this wonderful home with gleaming hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, and a tremendous amount of great living space for a growing family! The hardwood floors lead from the entry foyer into a large living room which has recessed lighting and 2 floor-length windows across the front with plantation shutters. The dining room has a double floor-length window with plantation shutters and leads into the gourmet kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen has new painted antiqued custom cabinets with pewter hardware and granite countertops and backsplash. There are 2 breakfast bars in addition to the eating area, and a large pantry cabinet. The double stainless sink has a disposer, and the stainless appliances include a Jenn-Air gas cooktop with downdraft, a Whirlpool "Gold" self-cleaning wall oven with microwave, a Whirlpool "gold" "Quiet Partner III" dishwasher, and a Whirlpool cabinet depth refrigerator with ice and water dispenser. A large desk space sits at one end of the kitchen and has cabinets above and drawers and cabinets below. Opening to the kitchen is a large Keeping room with 4 floor-length windows and a French door panel all of which have plantation shutters. An open walkway with a wall of windows runs along the breakfast bar and into a beautiful den which has recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and stereo speakers in the ceiling. A double French door with plantation shutters opens to the rear patio. A travertine fireplace has gas logs and a decorative wood mantle and built-in bookcases on either side with cabinets below. The home has a split bedroom plan with a private master bedroom suite in the back of the home accessed from a hallway from the den. The master bedroom has a wall of windows with plantation shutters, new carpet, 9-foot ceiling, crown molding, and recessed lighting. There is a huge L-shaped walk-in closet with organizers that is accessed from the bedroom hall and the master bathroom. The luxurious master bath has an 18" travertine floor on the diagonal with granite accent tiles and a travertine shower stall with frameless glass door and surround. Pamper yourself in the large Jacuzzi garden tub which has a granite surround and travertine base and a window above with plantation shutters. There is a separate water closet and a large double granite vanity with undermount sinks, pewter hardware, and drawers and cabinets below. A hall leads from the foyer to the other 3 bedrooms all of which have new carpet, windows with plantation shutters, double closets, and recessed lighting. The hall bathroom has a 12" ceramic tile floor on the diagonal, a double cultured marble vanity with cabinets and drawers below and chrome hardware, and a separate tub/toilet area with a cast iron tub/shower with ceramic tile surround. The 4th bedroom has a private bathroom with a 12" stone tile floor on the diagonal, a large cultured marble vanity, and a large tile shower stall with tumbled marble door frame.
Address:
3817 Buckingham Lane
Mountain Brook,
AL
35243
US
Intersection ofOverton Road
Community of Mountain Brook
Features:
There are plantation shutters throughout the home that remain. Pull-down stairs in the bedroom hall lead to additional space for extra storage. The home has a large fenced back yard with a storage building and a wonderful patio. There are 2 HVAC systems with forced-air gas heat and central air. A security system gives the owners peace of mind that the home is secure when they are away. A concrete driveway leads to the front of the home.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Residential Architecture Type: Traditional Year Built: 1960 Price:
$399,900 Sold Date: 7/1/2010 Sold Amount: $392,000 Stories: 1 Lot Size: 108 x 138 acre(s) Bedrooms: 4 room(s) Bathrooms: 3.5 room(s) Property Tax:
$3,875
Amenities:
Living Room, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closets, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen
School Information:
This home is zoned for either Mountain Brook Elementary or Brookwood Forest Elementary School, Mountain Brook Junior High School, and Mountain Brook High School. Mountain Brook Schools and students consistently rank in the top percentiles for test scores and academic offerings. Its schools are among the best in the city, state, and entire region, and most have received the prestigious “Blue Ribbon” award from the National Education Association. Over 95% of the students continue their education in college and beyond. All 4 elementary schools are located within the neighborhoods which they service so "walking" to school is enjoyed by many.
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.
