Newer and crisp, this fabulous 1st floor master home is situated far back off the main road on nearly 1.5 gorgeous and private acres.  The lot is completely wooded with expansive grounds, tall trees, stone patios, brick walkways and mature landscaping.  The house has a modern exterior with a premium elevation of red brick, stone,  a gabled roof line and a charming covered front porch.  The interior  offers tons of sunlight fresh modern paint and gorgeous bay windows that take advantage of the expansive nature views.  With two story ceilings, large casement and floor to ceiling windows, skylights and interesting ceiling angles the architecture has a modern style.  You'll also enjoy extensive use of recessed lighting, granite counters, wood floors, a butlers pantry, bedrooms with private baths and brushed nickel and chrome fixtures.  With close to 3800 square feet and an extra tall daylight lower level the layout is ideal.  A two story foyer greets you as you enter.  To the left is a spacious library and to the right is the formal  Dining room.  Directly behind the dining room is the butlers pantry and a spacious island kitchen which is open to the studio ceiling and sky lighted breakfast area and living room.  On the other side of the living room is a 21 x 18 great room with soaring ceilings and both rooms are connected by a two way fireplace.  The convenient first floor master is located to the rear left and features a gorgeous tray ceiling and granite master bath.  You'll also enjoy a large pantry, and an enormous mudroom with an adjacent 1st floor laundry.  Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms, one with a private bath and the other two with a Jack and Jill bath and tons of closet space.  There is also a large upper level play room with built ins that could easily be used as a second bedroom or library.  This home has a great floor plan with open spaces, nice transitions and lots of sunny rooms.

MAIN FEATURES

• Two story brick Victorian style colonial built in 1999

• 3775 square feet

• Full daylight basement with 9 foot ceilings and bath plumbing

• 4 bedroom 3 full bath 2 half bath

• Soaring two story ceilings and windows

• Two story foyer with circular oak banister

• Numerous large and tall casement windows with beautifully molded frames throughout

• All windows in the rear of the house are tinted for UV protection

• Many windows in the front of the house with muntin bars adding divided light

• 1st Floor master suite

• Wood floors

• Crown and base moldings

• Nickel, chrome and Kholer fixtures

• Unique architectural style

• Custom decor

• Butlers panty with built in wine cooler

• Spacious granite island kitchen

• Stainless steel appliances

• Spectacular great room with floor to ceiling windows

• Library with custom shelving

• Formal dining room with wainscoting

• Breakfast area and living room with studio ceilings and skylights

• Upper level bonus room/library

• Two-way natural fireplace with gas starter

• Reverse osmosis system

• Cable and satellite wired

• Professionally landscaped lot with zoned irrigation system

• 3 car attached side entry garage 8' overhead doors and hot and cold water

• Ideal transitional floor plan

• Central vacuum

• Air cleaner

• Humidifier

• Sump pump

• Sound system

• Security system

• Sprinkler system

• Covered porch

• Custom stone patio

• Brick paver walkways

LOCATION:

• Franklin Village
  Located on residential section of 13 Mile where 13 Mile Road is two lanes only between Franklin Road and Telagraph. The house is nestled far back on gorgeous treed acreage with total privacy.  You can not see 13 mile road from the front of the house and have the feeling of being in your own very private sanctuary.

BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS:

• Elementary School:  West Maple

• Middle School:  Berkshire

• High School:  Groves

MAIN LEVEL

FOYER 16' X 12'

• Grand 2 story entry

• Circular oak banister with white spindles

• Large upper level divided lite window

• Wood floors

• Tall art niche

• Coat closet with custom organizers

• Antique chandelier

• Divided lite glass door and sidelights

• French doors leading to the library

DINING ROOM 16’ x 13’ 

• Wainscoting and chair rail trim

• Double hung windows overlooking front porch

• Oak floors

• Antique chandelier and wall sconces

• Open to butler's pantry, foyer and kitchen

• Crown and base molding

KITCHEN 16’ x 15’

• Granite counters

• Granite center island

• Double casement garden window

• Maple cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware

• Newer stainless steel appliances

• Oak floors

• Recessed lighting

• Wired for sound

• Open to large breakfast area and cozy living room

• Reverse osmosis system

• Kholer fixtures

• Undermount stainless steel sink

BUTLER'S PANTRY

• Maple cabinetry with decorative knobs

• Built in 30 bottle wine cooler

• Located in the hall between the dining room and kitchen

APPLIANCES

• Stainless steel

• GE Monogram side by side refrigerator

• Bosch dishwasher

• GE Profile microwave

• Monogram electric cook top

• Bosch double convection ovens

• Instant hot water dispenser

• Insinkerator disposal

BREAKFAST ROOM 15’ x 11’ 

• Skylights

• Tall studio ceiling

• Recessed lighting

• Large 3 panel casement window

• Bay style glass patio door leading to stone patio

• Faux glass door adjacent to patio door

• Side windows on either side of the patio door

• Oak floors

• Open to cozy living room

• Base moldings

LIVING ROOM 13' x 12'

• Skylights

• Tall studio ceiling

• Recessed lighting

• Tall 3 panel casement window

• 2 Way natural fireplace with white wood mantle, custom dental molding and black granite surround

• Oak floors

• Built in bookcases

• Base moldings

GREAT ROOM 21’ x 18’ 

• Floor to ceiling casement windows framed in a bay area

• Celestory windows

• 2 Way natural fireplace with white wood mantle, custom dental molding and black granite surround

• Wired for sound

• Oak floors

• Recessed lighting

• Base molding

LIBRARY  17' x 13'

• Custom shelving and built in cabinetry

• Oak floors

• Divided light French doors

• Divided light bay window

• Cathedral ceiling

• Wainscoting and chair rail trim

• Base molding

FORMAL POWDER ROOM 

• Oak floor

• Suspended maple cabinetry with granite countertop

• Decorative lighting fixture

• White ceramic undermount sink

• Kholer fixture

• Brushed nickel hardware

FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM 8' X 8'

• Ceramic tile floor

• Double hung window

• Built-in cabinetry with stylish counter

• Built in white cabinet with wash tub

• Open to long and spacious mud room

MUD ROOM  19' X 4'

• Ceramic floor

• Large broom closet

• Utility power room

• Direct access to garage

• Very spacious

UTILITY POWDER ROOM

• Ceramic tile floor

• White cabinet with white knobs

• White ceramic sink with chrome fixture

• White light fixtures

1ST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM 20’ x 15’

• Oak flooring

• Crown and base molding

• Bay window area with large casement picture window and two side casements

• 2 tall casement windows

• Luxurious master bath

• Beautiful tray ceiling

• Recessed lighting

• Wired for sound

• 2 Walk-in closets with built-in shelving and organizers

MASTER BATH  14' x 12'

• Ceramic tile floor

• Maple cabinetry with granite counters

• Brushed nickel fixtures

• Undermount ceramic sinks

• Kholer fixtures

• Decorative lighting

• Full wall mirror

• Cathedral ceiling

• Jetted tub with white ceramic tile surround

• Large picture window with overhead circular transom window

• Extra wide ceramic tile shower

• Wired for sound

• Water closet

• Linen closet with shelving

UPPER LEVEL

BONUS ROOM/FAMILY ROOM  15' X 11'

• Located to the left of the upper landing

• Built in shelving and cabinetry

• Crown and base molding

• Wainscoting

• Tubular skylight

• White carpeting

BEDROOM #2  15’ x  15'

• Attached private bath

• White carpeting

• Crown and base molding

• Large window with light and airy window treatments

PRIVATE BATH (ATTACHED TO BEDROOM #2)

• Maple cabinet and decorative countertop

• Mirror over sink base and decorative lighting

• Ceramic tile floor

• Large walk in closet with organizers

BEDROOM #3 15' x 12' 

• Attached Jack and Jill bath

• White carpeting

• Crown and base molding

• Large window with light and airy window treatments