The widest front footage of any residential real estate on the entire Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in one of the two best areas of the entire Bay. Unbelievable total of 428 front feet on 7.98 acres of the most prime Bayfront around. Don't be fooled thinking that all Eastern Shore Bayfront is the same. The two most most desirable areas on the Eastern Shore are this 1 mile stretch of Bay in Montrose and the 1 mile south of the Grand Hotel. Both of these areas are south of a major point. If you are located just south of a major point, your water is deeper, you have NO marsh and the mosquitos that thrive in the marsh and NO blocking of the cool summer breeze. This property is just south of the major point where Winding Brook empties into the Bay. This property is NOT on a cliff, but is Bay level at the sandy shoreline, slowly rising to a hill of 30 feet at its maximum height.

This property or parts of it can be bought in several different formats: 1. The entire parcel for $5,000,000. 2. It is currently divided into three parcels and any one of three parcels could be purchased. Call for prices. 3. A plan for an 8 lot subdivion property with 4 large, deep lots on the Bay and 4 more lots on the Hill with Bay view is underway. Call for prices.

The highest and best use of this property would be a wonderfully private, buffered-from-the-neighbors fabulous home and infinity pool on the hill, overlooking the vast rolling lawn and endless Bay vista below. The house on the northernmost parcel was designed by noted Mobile architect, Cooper Van Antwerp. It has Old Mobile brick and antique tongue and groove paneling--materials saved from the demolition of the old Julius T. Wright School for Girls-- with 14 foot vaulted ceilings and post and beam construction. Would make a fantastic guest house to augment your estate home.

We will be happy to meet with you and show you the lot lines and discuss projected prices for the lots. And last but not least, this property is in the highly acclaimed Fairhope School District.

For Sale

A custom designed, oak timber frame, colonial style house, with exposed posts and beams throughout. It has highly insulated walls and roof composed of Styrofoam sandwiched between plywood sheets. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, living room, dining room and den. Large fireplace and wood stove; thermostatically controlled electric heat for backup or regular use. It also has a warm water circulation system and solar water heating. The house is approximately 3200 SQFT and three stories. Exterior walls are vinyl covered and roof is steel. New installed propane tank (1000gallons), furnace and air-conditioner.

First floor

Spacious front facing kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, granite counter tops including center island and slate like tile floor covering. Large den has a wood stove, which is sufficient to heat the whole house because of the high R factor insulation. The house has satellite hookup for TV and computers. The den has patio door access to lower deck which is low maintenance because of the TREX deck material. The focal points of the living room are its 28ft high ceiling and the large wood burning fireplace which provides warmth and cheer on a cold winter evening. A picture window provides a beautiful view of the wooded ridge to the North. A formal dining room is situated on the front side opposite the kitchen. Laundry room and mud room lead off the den. The latter has a large closet and provides the entry point from the two car garage. Three quarter bath with corian sink and counter top also off the den. Unique oak stairway that splits for separate access to master and guest bedrooms.

Second floor

Extra large high ceiling master bedroom with adjoining walk-in closet and master bath: Jacuzzi tub, 2 sink granite counter top, large corian shower. It has patio door access to large upper deck with low maintenance TREX surface like the deck below. The decks provide the best but by no means the only places from which to enjoy the spectacular views. Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain, local landmarks, are both clearly visible. Two guest bedrooms; either can be used as an office. Sky lighted guest bath with tub/shower and corian sink and counter. Very unusual, hand crafted, stairway leads to third floor.

Third floor

Contains a 300 gallon water tank used to supply household water and filled from the well. The large attic open area can be used for storage or for sleeping arrangements for overflow guests.

Property

Close to ten acres, forms a saddle over a mountain ridge. The house is situated on top of the ridge and is surrounded by ponderosa pines, scrub oak and gamble (white) oak trees. The acreage provides plenty of privacy, yet is only a short 7 mile trip from downtown Prescott. The property is bordered on two sides by National Forest limiting the possibility of intrusive development. The elevation at the house is approximately 6700 ft which ensures cool summers and moderate winters

Financial Information:
Asking Price: $1,500,000
Flexibility: pre-approved buyers only
Year built: started 1993 finished 1999.

Price for 1.5 M in Groom Creek (7 miles south of Prescott, AZ), 3 bedroom, 3 bath house, oak post and beam construction, 9.9 acres with gorgeous views, privacy, ponderosa pines and oaks with moderate winters, cool summers. Call 928/771-9515, descriptive pamphlet to serious pre-qualified buyers only.