Conveniently located just minutes from Highway 280 and Nestled on a large corner lot with a circular driveway across the front, this charming one-level brick home has so much curb appeal and a tremendous amount of space for a large or growing family! Friends and family can pull right up to the front door and enter the home through a wood front door with leaded glass and into a spacious foyer where there are gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, and a 9-foot tray ceiling with an iron lantern chandelier. Step down in to the formal living room where there is a fireplace with gas logs, crown molding, and 2 windows which let in lots of natural sunlight. Step up into the formal dining room where 4 columns divide the 2 rooms, both of which have hardwood floors. The dining room also has chairrail molding and wainscoting in addition to the crown molding. There is an iron chandelier and a floor-length window across the front. Hardwood floors continue into a large great room beyond the foyer which has a vaulted beamed ceiling with a ceiling fan, 2 double windows overlooking the screened porch, and a stone wood-burning fireplace with gas logs and a wood mantle. Across the end wall there are built-in cabinets with an entertainment center and open bookcases. Step up into the kitchen where you will find hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, and a large breakfast area with a triple bay window with 2" blinds and a charming iron chandelier. The freshly painted cabinets have pewter hardware, laminate countertops, and ceramic tile backsplash. The triple stainless sink has a disposer and window above with 2" blinds. The appliances include a new Frigidaire stainless dishwasher, a GE Profile stainless side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, a Panasonic microwave, and Whirlpool double wall ovens. A large center island has a Jenn-Air gas cooktop, and there is a breakfast bar in addition to the dining area. A pantry provides lots of food storage space, and there is a built-in desk space with cabinets above and drawers below. A door from the kitchen leads to the screened porch and open deck. Hardwood floors continue from the great room into a hall which lead to the 4 main level bedrooms and which has a linen closet, a coat closet, and pull-down stairs to the attic. The hall bathroom has hardwood floor, a pedestal sink with an oval mirror and new light fixture, and a separate wet area with ceramic tile floor and a Whirlpool tub/shower with ceramic tile surround. There are 4 main level bedrooms all of which have carpet, new paint and light fixtures, large closets, and crown molding. 2 of the bedrooms share a "Jack and Jill" bathroom which has a ceramic tile floor, 2 separate cultured marble vanities, 2 toilets, and a shared wet area with a porcelain tub/shower with ceramic tile surround. An entry hall with 2 large walk-in closets leads into the master bedroom which has carpet, crown molding, a new light fixture, and 2 windows with 2" blinds. The master bathroom has a 12" stone tile floot on the diagonal, crown molding and recessed lighting, and a double cultured marble vanity with knee space and cabinets below. 2 Linen cabinets on built on either end of the vanity. There is a separate water closet and a cultured marble shower stall with glass door.
An open stairway leads from the great room down to the lower level where there is a large den with fireplace and a French door leading out to a covered patio. There are 2 large bedrooms, each of which has a large walk-in closet and floor-length windows with 2" blinds. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. Both bathrooms have ceramic tile floors, cultured marble vanities, and a tub/shower.
Address:
3831 Dunbarton Drive
Mountain Brook,
AL
35223
US
Intersection ofWestmoreland Drive & North Woodridge Road Community of Mountain Brook
Features:
The home was extensively painted on the interior in January, 2010 along with the addition of many new light fixtures and other updates. In addition to the finished space in the basement, there is also a large heated and cooled storage space, a large cedar closet, and a 2-car garage with automatic door openers. There are 2 HVAC systems with a Carrier forced-air gas furnace on the main level and a downstairs heat pump that was new in 2000. A new compressor was installed on one of the central air systems in 2008, and the present owner has a seasonal service contract on all systems with Capital Heating and Air. The home has 2 40-gallon gas water heaters, and a security system with a $30 monitor fee for fire and police protection. A generator keeps the systems operating in the event of a power failure. The home has fabulous outside living spaces that include a screened porch with speakers, an open deck with a covered patio below, and a large level fenced yard with a children's play set that remains. The laundry closet on the lower level has a washer and dryer that remain for the new owners. The owner is providing a 1-year American Home Shield Warranty to the purchaser at closing.
Fact Sheet:
Listing Type: Sale Property Type: Residential Architecture Type: Traditional Year Built: 1978 Price:
$545,000 Sold Date: 6/10/2010 Sold Amount: $520,000 Stories: 1 Lot Size: 139 x 177 acre(s) Bedrooms: 6 room(s) Bathrooms: 5.5 room(s) Garage Size (# of cars): 2 Property Tax:
$4,310
Amenities:
Bonus Room, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Sprinkler System, Garage Door Opener, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closets, Panoramic View, Basement, Breakfast Nook, Patio, Central Air, Master Bedroom, Family Room
School Information:
Brookwood Forest 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. The very popular Summit shopping center is just minutes from this home.
