917 SHADES CREST RD Hoover, AL 35226

Built in 1918 and meticulously cared for & updated, this historic English Manor Home sits atop Bluff Park on a 1.2 acre secluded lot with sweeping views of Oak Mountain & Shades Mountain. Charles Allen, well-known commercial builder of Birmingham's first high rises, built this home for his family using the same materials. You'll love the huge rooms, high ceilings with original Goldleaf crown moldings, hand-carved marble fireplace and restored hardwood flooring. Extras include 63 new custom triple-pane windows, oversized cast iron soaking tubs, 1,100 sq.ft. stamped concrete deck with iron railings, original slate tiled roof that is newly redone, hidden staircase, new gutters, 2 open & airy sunrooms, gorgeous original chandeliers, original tile flooring, huge closets, circular driveway & 2,000 sq. ft. stone & brick basement. Recent $900,000 appraisal available. This property is in excellent condition! Close to schools, I-65, Hwy. 31, I-459, churches, restaurants and shopping!