This 1926 Tudor Revival was built by developer Charles Phillips with a design created by his architect cousin Carl Lindner. With over 3700 sf of living space, this beautiful home with two-car garage showcases exquisite historic details and a plan that works exceptionally well for today's living. As you approach the home, you are drawn in by its quality construction with prominent front gable, half-timbered and stucco facade with decorative brickwork and unique slate roof. The recessed entrance and arched door open to a gracious foyer and turned staircase. The first floor features a light-filled living room with a limestone fireplace flanked by bookcases. The family room features original arched niches and seamlessly flows to both the formal dining room and kitchen. The kitchen features granite counters and stainless steel appliances and has an adjoining mud room. The outdoors is brought inside via glass doors in the dining room that open to the raised terrace and walled courtyard. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms all with ensuite baths - including the primary suite with Carrara marble double vanity, marble shower and walk-in closet. An added bonus -the loft space over the primary suite - perfect for an office with a bird-eye view of the avenue. The lower level offers 900+ square feet of versatile living space with a recreation room, kitchenette and adjoining room with full bath. With a separate entrance from the exterior, this space offers many possibilities. Enjoy right-sized living in this well-maintained home in the heart of the Museum District just steps from the VMFA, shopping and dining in Scott's Addition or Carytown and easy access to downtown and the interstate. The 3200 block of Monument Avenue is one of the most significant blocks in the Museum District where noted architects and builders created a cohesive design filled with delightful single family homes. The area is enhanced by a strong social neighborhood association and many interest groups in which the current owners have happily participated.
