Historic Tuscaloosa Castle House near University of Alabama

THIS HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED!

AGENTS WELCOME

Quick specs:

• 4127 square feet
• 3 huge bedrooms
• 3.5 remodeled baths
• Completely brick exterior
• Life-time concrete tile roof
• Cobblestone motor court w/attached garage and additional carport (parking for 4)
• Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout
• Livingroom w/projection TV and an electric 100" screen
• Kitchen completely renovated in 2010
• Elegant wetbar/butler pantry
• Large closets throughout
• Two laundry rooms
• Wireless (no phone required) security system
• Beautiful landscaped yard with outdoor fireplace & sprinkler system
• Home sits on estate size lot in historic district

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The immaculately restored castle home was built in 1931.  It has been described as Hollywood Glamour and featured in Tuscaloosa Magazine, Arboretum Garden Tour, Historic Preservation Tour and the Kitchen Tour to benefit public radio.

Exterior:  The landscaping sets off the clean lines of the home and incorporates the classic old world textures found on the exterior including an elegant blend of brick and stone as well as the concrete tile roof.

Entry (9 x 30): Just inside the arched doorway you are led into the terracotta-tiled octagonal turret which guides you into the foyer. Here there are five archways each leading to different areas of the home giving an open & spacious feel.

Great Room (18 x 28): This room's fireplace has the original solid wood mantel with Greek columns and is lit by gas logs. There are solid heart-pine wood beams on the 11 foot ceilings, enormous steel casement windows that flood the room with light by day and original textured plaster walls. Although the room has an elegant feel, at the touch of a button a 100 inch diagonal movie screen drops from the ceiling which is amplified by Bose surround sound that turns the room into an awesome cinema room.

Dining Room (15 x 17): The banquet-sized dining room is ideal for large dinner parties. Like the other formal areas of the home it has the original stained crown molding/baseboards, hardwood flooring, and antique electric cover plates that are silver-plated with mahogany inlay.

Wet bar / Butlers pantry (9 x 13): Centrally located between the dining room, kitchen, great room and keeping room is the butlers pantry / wet bar allowing for easy entertainment. This room includes glass-front hutch doors for displaying liqueurs and china, stainless steel wine refrigerator, under-counter ice maker & drawer-type refrigerator.

Kitchen (11 x 17): The kitchen remodel was completed in 2010 and is in keeping with the original home. The kitchen includes knotty alder custom cabinets, antiqued granite countertops, old Chicago split-brick floors, island with gas range & vegetable sink, stainless steel appliances, custom-made pot rack, open spice racks and a half bath.

Keeping Room (26 x 15) & breakfast area (16 x 10): Attached to the kitchen is the breakfast area and keeping room. The wood/beamed ceiling and cozy gas fireplace and wall sconces make this room an inviting space to spend time. The wall of Marvin windows and doors lead out to the garden & front terrace and flood the room with morning light. The room has Bose surround sound and is wired for cable/HDMI TV.

Master Bedroom 1 (15 x 17): All of the bedrooms are master suites that have custom painted shutters and attached private baths. This first master bedroom is located on the main floor and has an unbelievable bathroom that includes floor to ceiling marble walls, dual mirrored vanity sinks, bidet, and glass enclosed shower. The floor is a replica of the foyer floor in the famous Vizcaya Mansion located in Miami Florida which has a 3-D effect.

Master Bedroom 2 (20 x 17): Upstairs you will find another large bedroom that has a spa-like bath with Bose Surround Sound. The bathroom floor is a combination of marble and granite that replicates the flooring at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas. The bath also boast a jetted tub, glass enclosed shower for two, dual sinks, and private toilet area. This area also has two huge closets; one lined with cedar and another with washer/dryer hookups (one of two in the home).

Master Bedroom 3 (15 x 17): The 3rd master bedroom is huge and has a door that provides access to the upstairs balcony. The octagonal bathroom is part of the turret and is encased in vivid red tiles and black sink, toilet and shower/bath that impresses everyone.

Study (13 x 12): The landing is between the upstairs bedrooms and makes a perfect study. This area has the original, beautiful wood & iron stairwell and is well lit by the huge windows.

The grounds: The grounds are completely walled and private on estate size lot. The electric gates open into the cobblestone motor court which has an attached garage and carport allowing parking for four. The beautiful landscaping is complete with sprinkler system, wall fountains, fish pond, outdoor shower and an enormous sunken flagstone terrace with outdoor fireplace.

Call for more information and schedule to see. 205-799-2557