Felder Avenue, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Mar 15th 2011 at 1:05PM

We don't usually feature homes under the $500,000 mark but real estate commenter Spectacular Bid drew my attention to today's modest charmer in Montgomery, Alabama. This home was designed by architect and furniture designer Bobby McAlpine whose work has been featured in many of the popular shelter magazines. This three-bedroom English country style home has had its magazine moments, appearing in Southern Accents, House & Garden and British House & Garden. The home adheres to the tenets of English style without giving off that faux-for-show impression that other English country style home can. It has a good mix of formal and casual elements providing both elegance and comfort. It can be yours for just $499,000 and is listed with Bess Jenkins.

Gallery: Felder Avenue

Tags: alabama real estate, estate of the day, luxury real estate, montgomery, montgomery alabama

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Tobor Mar 20th 2011 10:13PM

This may not be my ultimate dream house, but I'm very thankful to Spectacular Bid for sharing this listing. It just goes to show that, with a little effort & forethought, one can still find/build a modern house with individuality, personality and charm at a fairly reasonable price. I'd take this house over a standard (or larger) McMansion any day.

Spectacular Bid Mar 24th 2011 4:03PM

Thanks Tobor for the comments. I have admired McAlpine's work and its unique to find a house he designed for himself with so much charm and built quality for cheap. I'd recommend to anyone to find a copy of his recent book and take a look at this home and several others which are more throwbacks to a different era. While AL is likely far cheaper in terms of labor, land and materials then say NJ it still should make anyone wonder why builders churn out homes lacking in taste and details constantly but charge more.

If I could duplicate this same home (with a few inside color/presentation changes) in the Northeast on an elevated piece of property tucked in the woods with a view I would.

By the way the link in the article either changed or was slightly in error:
http://www.bessjenkins.com/Good_Better_Bess/Come_inside!/Pages/100_Felder_Avenue.html