$2,495,000

In a gated community w/ the Botanical Gardens in your backyard, steps from English & Mountain Brook Village, this exceptional home blends timeless character & design. Natural stone accents, wide-plank antique wood floors, beamed ceilings, a limestone fireplace & custom built-ins define the formal living room, while French doors open to a bluestone patio. The dining room flows into a spacious kitchen w/ stone countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, gas range & a large island w/ seating, connected to a keeping room w/ desk space. The primary features 2 closets & a luxurious ensuite bath w/ separate vanities, a jetted tub & tiled shower. A grand staircase w/ stenciled walls leads to a half bathroom & upstairs where 2 bedrooms share a Jack-&-Jill bath while the 4th bedroom connects to a den/study surrounded by built-ins & another full bath. Thoughtfully designed for elevated living, a 2-car main-level garage, abundant storage & an elevator-ready closet add future accessibility & convenience.