52 N Monterey St, Mobile, AL 36604

Creole Cottage on one of Mobile's most desirable historic streets. A gem of a house in the center of the block in the heart of Old Dauphinway. Built in 1909, and doubled in size in 1995 with an addition true to original architectural details. The ideal combination of formal charm and comfortable living space. Eleven foot ceilings, crown moulding, and oak flooring throughout. Four bedrooms and three full bathrooms on single story. Huge front porch is ideal for entertaining, including for Mobile's oldest annual street party each May. Original leaded glass on front door and window make for elegant street appeal. Entry is into a large front parlor, with matching living room to the right. Formal dining room adjoins front parlor. To the right of the dining room is the original master bedroom (can now also be used as a study or guest room), with adjoining large bathroom with murals and trompe l'oeil mirror frame painted by prominent local artist Randy Moberg. Central hallway from dining room leads to second large bedroom with hall access to bathroom. Door from dining room opens into extra-large kitchen with granite counter-tops, including counter-seating area and plentiful storage space. Next is a breakfast room surrounded by windows on one side and a full wall of built-in cabinets on the other. Back room is the largest in the house, an excellent family room-playroom. A second central hallway leads from the breakfast room to 2 more bedrooms (each with a full bathroom), 2 hall closets, and a large laundry room. The first bedroom has large built-in bookshelves and desk space, including antique hardware. The second bedroom on the back hallway is the master bedroom with a large walk-in closet opposite the master bathroom. Across the master bedroom is a spacious laundry room accommodating a washer, dryer, refrigerator, and again plenty of storage. Pull-down steps in hallway give access to a large attic, about half of it floored and suitable for extra storage. The hallway ends in a side entrance to the gravel driveway with parking area. A side gate leads to low-maintenance patio-style backyard that is fully fenced, with gated access to rear alley. House has single HVAC system with recently installed tankless water heater. A wonderful house, both elegant and comfortable, especially notable for its ample storage space and efficient design. House is for sale by owner, happy to deal with buyers' agents.