A large foyer at the entry has hardwood floors and a 2-story ceiling with crown molding and recessed lighting. Stairs with hardwood treads lead to the upper level. A large cased opening leads from the foyer into the great room, and an arched doorway leads to the formal dining room. Hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings and crown molding continue throughout all of the main level rooms. The great room has a wall of windows with Palladian windows above and French doors leading out to the pool area and patio. There is a wood-burning fireplace with log lighter and a new mantle surrounded by built-in bookcases and cabinets below. The dining room has chair rail molding and built-in storage cabinets and drawers. From the dining room enter the kitchen which has a 12” ceramic tile floor with 3” accent tile inserts. Cream painted cabinets have pewter hardware and granite countertops. A built-in desk has open shelves above, and there is a large breakfast space with a ceiling fan and 3 walls of floor-to-ceiling windows. French doors with a transom open to a patio with an arbor above. A center work island has a granite counter and porcelain sink, and a pantry cabinet provides additional food storage. The double porcelain sink has a disposer and green house window above. The GE Profile appliances include a 5-eye gas cooktop, a Triton dishwasher, microwave, and Performance double ovens with convection. The Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator has an ice and water dispenser. A powder room is next to the kitchen and has a 12” ceramic tile floor, recessed lighting, and a pedestal sink with framed mirror above. The main level master suite has a wood-burning fireplace with brick hearth and new mosaic tile surround and a gas starter. There are 2 floor-length windows with plantation shutters, and French doors open to the pool area. The master bathroom has a double cultured marble vanity with cabinets below and a beveled glass mirror above. There are 2 large built-in cabinet and drawer units and a large walk-in closet. The separate wet area has a 6” ceramic tile floor, a large ceramic tile shower stall with glass door, a built-in linen cabinet, and a floor-length window with plantation shutters.
On the upper level, hardwood floors lead to 3 large bedrooms and a bonus media/playroom all of which have carpet, crown molding, ceiling fans, windows with plantation shutters, and double closets. There are 2 full bathrooms with cultured marble vanities, 6” ceramic tile floors, and porcelain tub/showers with ceramic tile surround. The hall has a linen closet and a large cedar clothes closet in addition to pull-down stairs to attic storage. A large laundry room has built-in cabinets and counter space for folding clothes. Back “Pajama” stairs lead down to the kitchen for late night snacks!
The lower level has a large family room with a painted concrete floor, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a built-in wall of cabinets with a wet bar. There is also a 5th bedroom and a 4th bathroom with a Mexican tile floor and a double ceramic tile shower plumbed for steam. An additional laundry closet on this level has a utility sink.
Address:
4237 Old Leeds Lane
Mountain Brook,
AL
35213
US
Intersection ofWilderness Road & Stone River Road Community of Cherokee Bend
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Residential Architecture Type: Traditional Year Built: 1985 Price:
$595,000 Stories: 1.5 Lot Size: 130 x 140 acre(s) Bedrooms: 5 room(s) Bathrooms: 4.5 room(s) Garage Size (# of cars): 2 Property Tax:
$5,600
Amenities:
Pool, Bonus Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Garage Door Opener, Walk-In Closets, Basement, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen
School Information:
Cherokee Bend Elementary School, Mountain Brook Junior High School, 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.
