Birmingham, AL, 35226 - For Sale

Fabulously maintained and updated mid-century modern gem. Located in charming old Hoover. Walk to Star Lake, Hoover Country Club, the new Publix and Starbucks. Well-known architect Gene Jones custom built this post and beam, passive-solar design for his own family in 1958. Only one other owner. Remodeled the kitchen matches for the original architectural style of the home. The new kitchen features quartz counter tops, custom cabinets with sliding glass doors on top, a unique floating shelf, large under mount sink, subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances including a gas stove and double oven. There are three bedrooms including a large master (16 feet by 12 ½ feet). Each room has ample closet space (master alone has four). There are two baths, a living room/dining room combination, large separate den with telescoping fireplace, an office, basement safe-room accessible from outside and by way of a trap door in office floor. This home is extremely private and features a wonderful courtyard with an outdoor fireplace and large covered sitting area—creating an additional outdoor room. Floor to ceiling walls of glass overlook the courtyard from the inside of the home. House has tons of closet space with built-in shelving in each. This is the only lot on the street deeded all the way down to the creek behind the house. The lot is huge and has a great deal of potential in the back for tiered decking and nature pathways. There is a small flat side yard and low maintenance front yard. This is a very special home with an abundance of unique and custom features. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/alabama-buy-single-family-home-11648945.html