Asking $600K, This Midcentury Home Is a Rare Find Near Birmingham, Alabama
Midcentury modern homes don’t hit the market all that often in Birmingham, Alabama—but this recently listed residence in the suburb of Mountain Brook proves that there are gems to be found. Built in 1958, the T-shaped residence comes with classic period details including glossy wood paneling and walls of windows that provide views of the wooded lot. The current owners have also updated the home for contemporary living with a new kitchen and fresh finishes.
This recently listed home in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Mountain Brook was completed in 1958.
A smoke-colored front door nails the midcentury look, as does the original wood paneling and geometric window design. The current owners updated the light fixtures and introduced modern finishes, including new hardwood floors.
While the home’s designer is unknown, the surrounding area features several residences by prolific local architect Fritz Woehle, who moved to Birmingham in the late 1950s. Woehle designed many homes in Mountain Brook during the 1960s, although this particular home pre-dates his arrival.
The entryway opens into a large entertaining area overlooking the backyard pool. A wall of sliding glass doors opens to the patio and fills the living space with natural light.
Another view of the living area shows the wall of windows at the front facade. The adjacent stairs lead up to several bedrooms, and down to the kitchen/dining area.
Just off of the living room, a small dining area amps up the entertaining possibilities with a full bar and built-in cabinetry.
The home has a split-level floor plan, with a two-story section running perpendicular to the main living room. The kitchen and the dining room are located along the ground floor to provide access to a wooded side yard, while the top level features several bedrooms with en suite bathrooms— including a principal suite with a private balcony.
The split-level floor plan provides convenient access to the main living and dining areas.
Adjacent to the dining room, the fully modernized kitchen is illuminated by numerous windows.
Upstairs, the principal suite receives ample natural light thanks to large sliding glass doors.
The sliding doors open onto a private balcony overlooking the treetops.
The all-new principal bathroom features marble flooring, a soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower.
In total, the residence offers four bedrooms and five full bathrooms—some of which retain original features, while others have been fully modernized. The home’s position in the middle of a densely forested, one-acre lot also creates a sense of privacy—the neighbors and the street can barely be seen from within. The property is also conveniently located less than eight miles from downtown Birmingham. Keep scrolling to see more of the home, currently listed for $600,000.
A look at one of the other bedrooms on the upper level.
A ground-floor bedroom overlooks the wooded lot.
Another ground-floor room is currently staged as an additional living area.
A built-in trellis hangs above the patio off the main living room. The patio offers ample space for outdoor dining, and it features a built-in grill and countertop along one side.
Another view of the rear facade shows more of the swimming pool and patio.
3600 Dover Drive in Mountain Brook, Alabama, is currently available for $600,000 by Jeffrey Klinner of Keller Williams Homewood.
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