Looks like it’s back to the market again for this sophisticated home, located in a very secluded little corner of Red Mountain, just across the Old Montgomery Highway cut from Vulcan himself. 

Relisted at $1.25 million on June 1 (the house had been on the market late last winter and this spring), this place has it all–except for a decent public school system, of course.  Nevertheless, the late 1930′s era house is impeccably done inside–yours truly thinks it looks like someone in the office of starchitect Bobby McAlpine might have had something to do with the interiors, or at least someone heavily influenced thereby.

[The living and dining rooms both are lovely...furnished and staged perfectly for the architecture.  Makes you want to buy the furnishings too, doesn' t it?]

[The kitchen looks to be equally cool with stainless everything and limed oak cabinetry.  You get the sense the house isn't all that large, but done very well--which in the opinion of yours truly, beats Greystone quantity over quality any day of the week.]

[A pleasant Playroom keeps everything out of the way of the grown up parts of the house.  From the street, there seems to be a bit of a tri-level feel so one assumes this room is located in some put away part of the home.]

[A nice enough Master...no photos of the associated bath (nor any others) which might give pause to some...I'd imagine they are a little on the small side given the age and layout of the home.  Probably have been redone though--at least one would hope!]

The pool looks pretty spectacular, and certainly the views of Vulcan just next door and the panorama being atop Red Mountain affords must be quite nice.  Listing makes note of a “fenced dog area” which many in this dog-loving town would enjoy.

Just the facts…

2003 Warwick Court, Birmingham

5 bed / 4.5 bath

MLS #:  429714

[photo and listing  information courtesy of LAH, full listing here]

[2008 Jefferson County Tax Assessor's information for this listing here]

[yours truly is always a sucker for a glass front fridge...and with open shelving this kitchen is knocking it out of the park!]

[the first bath picture, which is probably the Guest Bath is nice...but this Master Bath is amazing, particularly that no door shower!]

[nice enough Master, looks like it has direct access to the roof deck]

And speaking of roof deck, that’s what really sets this place apart from your typical SoHo condo.  Purported to be “fully landscaped,  irrigated and furnished with “…western and Vulcan views…” this terrace makes the courtyard at the new Aloft Hotel next door look like a Ramada Inn!

Just the facts…

1831 28th Street South, Unit 403, Homewood

3 bed / 2.5 bath

MLS #: 429897

[Photos and listing info courtesy of RealtySouth, full listing here]

[2008 Jefferson County Tax Assessor information here]

A listing has appeared online for a house that’s been under construction for a couple of months now, near Crestline Village in Mountain Brook.  Located at the corner of Montevallo Lane and Montevallo Road, this home is just a couple of blocks from the epicenter of close-in suburban upscale living.

Listed at $1.49 million, the price seems a bit high, but not outrageous for the neighborhood.  One wonders if the proximity of very busy Montevallo Road won’t dampen that price point a bit, especially in this market.  If the above rendering was accurate, the last several feet of yard shown on the right would be consumed by bumper to bumper 5:00 traffic.

What’s most interesting from the listing write up is the purported ‘green’ nature of the home.  It’s indicated that the home features “…tankless water heaters, pex plumbing, dual flush toilets, Spider foam system, low-E Pella windows and doors, [and a] Tech shield roof plywood system to reflect ultra violet sunlight…”

It’s also noted the home will feature “all Kohler plumbing fixtures” as well as “advanced pre-sound system throughout first floor with I-Pod station, advanced computer wiring,security system, and [wiring] for both wall mount flat panel & traditional televisions.”

The home is adequately sized at 4800 square feet, but the listing makes note of another 2400 available in the daylight basement…which packs a lot of house onto a .15 acre lot.  Maybe that price isn’t so bad after all.  Time will tell…

Just the facts…

2 Montevallo Terrace, Mountain Brook

5 bedroom / 4.5 bath

$1.49 million

MLS #: 430385

[photos and listing courtesy of ReMax Advantage, full listing here]

New to the market just moments ago, a custom residence on one of the city proper’s best streets.  Designed by prestigious Dungan Nequette Architects, the home is less than four years old according to the listing write up.  The construction date of 1939 noted elsewhere most likely refers to the backhouse.

From the outside the home is rather Dungan Nequette-y:  steep roof, multi-paned dark windows, asymmetrical facade.  The drive-through hole in the lefthand wing of the structure  is an interesting feature and one we’ve seen the architects exploit elsewhere since.

Judging from the photos, the interior of this home seems a little disappointing compared to the outside, but some better paint colors and a professional organizer could probably fix that.

[We think the kitchen could have been picked up a bit for the photo]

[What we assume to be the Master Bedroom]

[...and presumably the Master Bathroom.  That door to the toilet is probably nice if not for the towel hanging on it for the picture.  Tsk, tsk...]

As mentioned above, the property does feature a guest house…no photos in the listing, but judging from the outside and the looks of the main house, probably a bit of work required.

Just the facts…

3715 Redmont Rd, Birmingham

4 bed / bath + guest house

$1.95 million

MLS #:  430331

[photos and listing courtesy of RealtySouth, original listing here]

[2008 Jefferson County Tax Assessor's information for this listing here]