18049 County Road 89, Mentone, AL 35984

Hardy Realty is proud to offer for sale Boxwood, an English Country Manor Stone home sitting atop beautiful Lookout Mountain on approximately 3 acres in sought after Mentone, Al on Scenic Highway 89. The house was custom built by Phil Owen and the owner oversaw the construction to his satisfaction from beginning to end. The setting renders panoramic views from all angles of the valley below, and is located on a beautifully landscaped lot with native shrubs and trees as well as massive rock outcroppings indigenous to the area. You are welcomed into the house through a stately portico leading into a foyer through two large doors with glass panels allowing sunlight to flood the interior. The house consists of dining room, den, kitchen, laundry room, large master bedroom on main with en suite bath and 2 walk in closets, screened porch with outside wood burning rock fireplace, guest bedroom, full bath, office, computer room and spacious workshop leading into an oversized garage with opener, all on the main floor. Beautiful oak hardwood floors are present throughout the entire home as well as abundant recessed lighting, tasteful light fixtures and ceiling fans. Large cathedral ceilings in dining room and living room lead to large floor to ceiling windows affording a view of the valley below from each room. The kitchen is a cook's dream with leathered granite counter tops, Bosch dishwasher, gas stove, electric oven, Frigidaire Professional separate refrigerator and freezer, oversized granite island, storage galore, pantry, large drawers for china and glassware and is adjacent to large walk in pantry with ample cabinets and sink and an additional Bosch dishwasher. Anderson windows are in place throughout the house. The large dining room seats up to 14 and has a spectacular view of the valley. A large floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace completes the comfortable den. The upstairs is composed of 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large open living area overlooking downstairs and may be closed off for privacy to all bedrooms. The attic is massive and well insulated with batts to insure maximum coverage. Storage is abundant throughout the house and on each floor. The full basement, which runs the length of the house, is solid concrete over a rock foundation for maximum strength and durability. The additional crawlspace is totally encapsulated keeping out all moisture. Other amenities include: safe room in basement for storm protection, 2 rinnai tankless water heaters plus one Titan tankless water heater for immediate hot water throughout the house, whole house generator, 1,000 gal buried propane tank, intricate drainage system throughout exterior routing water away from house toward brow and the sides, irrigation system in front beds, excellent internet and many other features too numerous to mention. The West Brow of Lookout Mountain in Mentone is famous for it's glorious sunsets and people travel long distances to witness nature's beauty during it's most glorious show. Come and make this lovely home yours and own your own private canvas on which a different sunset is painted daily. NOTE: the adjusted living area is 4,919 sq. ft. per tax records