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Mobile,AL 36604
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,242 sqft
Price per Sqft $188
MLS Listing ID 7562906
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1906
Annual Tax Amount $2,949
Tax Year 2949
Lot Size 0.364 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
This magnificent architectural Beautys story began in 1907 by famous Architect George Bigelow Rogers, who no doubt took great pride in his European Style Mansions all along Government Street, his work coupled with 100+ year old Oak trees has become part of what Mobile is known for. This architect has been known for structures such as Murphy High School, Mobile Public Library, and Many of the government Street Mansions., From the moment you walk up to this magnificent home you know it is in a league all of its own when you see the Original Terrazzo flooring on front porch. Once you open front door its captivating charm is exceptional with Ornate archways, high ceilings, crown molding and beautiful woodwork throughout this home. Original hardwood floors throughout. kitchen is tucked away in a way that just exudes centuries of entertaining guest that entertainment was key in the original design of this home with the three great rooms including dinning room and Florida room were the focal points and kitchen and butlers pantry would not disturb guest. This home has been loved and respected to such a beautiful balance that you have all of todays beauty but elegance and detail marry into a beautiful story. This is not an easy task but done so graceful in 1664 Government Street. You can still feel the love and rich history of this home. Master bathroom has all of todays beauty with the elegance of marble floors that could only be expected with the detail of woodwork and class throughout this home. There is 4,242 sq/ft under roof of living area, this does not include unfinished basement. Electric gates allow you to enter back of property giving you privacy and security. Once you enter gates you will see a free standing structure, this structure could be anything your heart desires, Inlaw house, adult children home, party house, garage anything your heart desires, and its not even counted in value. new roof added in 2018, kitchen bathrooms have all been reinvented, fresh paint throughout. This is such a unique property, you must see it to truly understand.
Location
State AL
County Mobile - Al
Direction EAST ON GOVERNMENT STREET FROM MEMORIAL PARK/CANNON, HOME WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT BEFORE YOU GET TO SOUTH MONTEREY STREET.
Rooms
Basement Interior Entry,Unfinished
Dining Room Seats 12+,Separate Dining Room
Kitchen Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Keeping Room,Stone Counters,Other
Interior
Interior Features Bookcases,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Crown Molding,High Ceilings 10 ft Lower,Wet Bar
Heating Central
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Flooring Hardwood,Marble,Terrazzo
Fireplaces Type Decorative
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Cooktop,Gas Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator
Laundry Common Area,Laundry Room,Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Entrance,Other
Fence Back Yard,Privacy
Pool None
Community Features Near Schools,Near Shopping,Park,Restaurant,Sidewalks,Street Lights
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Sewer Available,Water Available
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N true
View City
Roof Type Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 6
Building
Lot Description Back Yard,Front Yard,Landscaped,Level,Private
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style European
Level or Stories Three Or More
Schools
Elementary Schools Leinkauf
Middle Schools Calloway Smith
High Schools Murphy
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA
Special Listing Condition Standard