Lovely Mentone cottage nestled on a 2 acre lot on the west brow of Lookout Mtn located only a short distance from Brow Park, downtown Mentone, Ft Payne, Cloudland, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Rome. One of the premier homes on the brow, it consists of 2 bed, 1 bath in main living area of house and separate master suite w newly renovated bath w tile shower, , tile floor and large closets. Walls are unique pecky cypress and cherry and heart pine hardwood floors throughout. Outdoor exit to deck and views unparalleled from bedrooms and living room. Main house has large rock fireplace w gas logs, cherry hardwood floors, panoramic windows overlooking the valley to Sand Mtn and beyond. Beautiful cherry bookshelves adorn fire place in great room along with built in shelves on back wall. Boasting 300' of brow frontage, the yard is beautifully landscaped with native plants and offers a cool and shady oasis from the summer heat in the valley. The home comes fully furnished with lovely pieces from many years of collecting on the mtn. There are 2 large bedrooms in main house connected by a spacious full bath. One bedroom offers queen bed while other has twin beds for comfort of guests. Many lovely chests, mirrors and rugs adorn the bedrooms. Large open kitchen with all appliances, 5 Star gas stove w 5 star hood, wine cooler and quartz counter tops. Joining the kitchen is a lovely dining room with hardwood floors and pecky cypress paneling. Large handmade wooden dining room table and windows overlooking the brow are in a fabulous room for entertaining and dining above the brow. The master suite is connected to main house and also has pecky cypress siding, hardwood floors, king size bed and lovely accessories. The entire back of the house overlooking the brow is wrapped around by a large deck with bench seating and beautiful rock formations which abound throughout the yard. Other amenities include: home warranty paid for by sellers, large propane tank, completely redone septic tank with large field lines going forth, large propane heater for emergencies, 2 central HVAC units, spectrum internet & cable, separate laundry room w washer, dryer, tankless water heater, new gutter guards, centricon termite service and Rhino Shield on exterior w 25 yr guarantee and bench seating surrounding deck for endless sunsets. Recent renovations to the house include new termite controls installed, 2 new vents in crawlspace and heavy duty moisture barrier installed, recently painted inside, new cabinets along with quartz counter tops, washer and dryer replaced in 2018 gas logs installed w remote, new breakfront for dining room, and walk in granite shower added to master suite. Complete list of upgrades to the house available upon request. Seldom offered on the market, this house is a true gem and is located on one of the finest lots on the brow. Large security gate guards property and is a must see for a permanent home or a weekend retreat completely furnished and waiting for your own personal touches to make it your own. Truly a rare offering this close to Mentone yet offering privacy and seclusion in all seasons, it lives up to the name "Alabama's best kept secret".
Off market
Street View
$549,800
13 Road 950, Mentone, AL 35984
3beds
2,280sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1940
2 Acres Lot
$549,800 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$1,467 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, In Hall
Features
- Separate Shower, Hardwood Floors, Cable In Street
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Structure area source: Sq Ft Not Entered
- Total interior livable area: 2,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Details: 3 Car Or More
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Private Backyard
Details
- Parcel number: 281005210001060000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater-electric
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Fifty Five Plus Active Community
Senior living
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: Mentone
Other
Other facts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Other, Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater, Cooktop - Separate, Oven - Wall
- FireplaceYN: true
- Heating: Propane, Central
- ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- HeatingYN: true
- CoolingYN: true
- Flooring: Hardwood
- FireplacesTotal: 1
- ExteriorFeatures: Fenced Yard, Garden, Other, Gas Grill
- FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Masonry
- SeniorCommunityYN: true
- HomeWarrantyYN: True
- Basement: Crawl Space
- MainLevelBathrooms: 2
- Cooling: Central Air
- LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, In Hall
- StructureType: House
- InteriorFeatures: Separate Shower, Hardwood Floors, Cable In Street
- LotFeatures: Private Backyard
- MainLevelBedrooms: 3
- FarmLandAreaSource: Public Record
- LotDimensionsSource: Public Records
- AssociationAmenities: Park, Retirement Community
- CommunityFeatures: Park
- GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater-electric
- OtherParking: 3 Car Or More
- ParkingFeatures: 3 Car Or More
- BuildingAreaSource: Sq Ft Not Entered
- LivingAreaSource: Sq Ft Not Entered
- WaterSource: Private Water
- ConstructionMaterials: Rough-Sawn Siding
- BeastPropertySubType: Single Family Detached
- MlsStatus: Under Contract
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