16489 Scenic Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

$4,375,000 Asking Price

5 beds
7 baths
5,324  sqft
Built in 2000

This exquisitely designed home, built by Bill Purvis, is situated on nearly a 100ft lot overlooking Mobile Bay. The architectural detail displays timeless elegance with modern amenities throughout its expansive layout, such as vaulted, beamed ceilings, arched doorways, beautiful hardwood floors, shiplap walls, and custom wooden doors throughout.The graciously sized primary bedroom, located on the main floor, offers breathtaking views of the bay and features two separate bathroom areas, both with spacious closets, making it feel like your own private retreat. An additional room downstairs offers flexibility as a sixth bedroom, office, or second den.The kitchen is equipped with wonderful custom cabinets, built-in appliances, a breakfast bar island that graciously opens to the dining room and great room, both with views of the bay. The great room and primary bedroom have custom French doors, that lead out to an expansive, yet versatile sun porch with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the front yard and bay. Off the kitchen is a wonderful laundry and pantry area with more counter space, a sink, custom cabinets, and ample storage.An elegant staircase leads upstairs to three spacious bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, providing comfort and privacy for everyone. Above the attached three-car garage is a wonderful guest quarters that includes a sitting room, small kitchen, a bedroom, and a full bathroom.The home is surrounded by a canopy of live oaks and a gorgeously landscaped yard, enhancing the picturesque setting on the bay. The 375ft pier begins with a relaxing sitting area overlooking the shoreline with a small beach area, then extends to a large boat house and boat lift for endless times of enjoyment and sunsets on Mobile Bay! It is the buyer's responsibility to verify all final measurements. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Breakfast Bar, Family Room, Entrance Foyer, Attached Sep Living Suite, Office/Study, Other Rooms (See Remarks), Ceiling Fan(s), En-Suite, High Ceilings, Internet, Split Bedroom Plan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Master Bedroom:
1st Floor Primary, Walk-In Closet(s), Direct Bay View-Primary, Other - See Remarks
Master Bath:
Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Private Water Closet
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Dining:
Separate Dining Room
Laundry:
Inside
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile, Wood
A/C:
true, Central Electric (Cool), Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating:
true, Electric, Central
Fireplace:
Great Room, Wood Burning, Gas, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Irrigation Sprinkler, Outdoor Shower, Termite Contract
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Attached, Three or More Vehicles, Three Car Garage, Automatic Garage Door, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Shake
Windows:
Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
General:
Wood Siding, Wood Frame, Two, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0
Golf:
None
Originating MLS:
Baldwin County
County:
Baldwin

Lot

Zoning:
98(S) X 364(S) 352.6(D) IRR BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 3 CALEB DANA TRACT, RUN TH E 420(S) TO W R W, TH SE, 5603060000030.000
View:
Direct Bay Front, View
Fencing:
Partial

Utilities

Utilities:
Fairhope Utilities, Riviera Utilities

Financial

Source:
Baldwin County
Ownership:
Whole/Full
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2 %

This listing courtesy of:
L L B & B, Inc., Margaret Sue Browning

About Fairhope, AL

Housing

Number of Units
19,154
Median Home Value
$318,015
Median Rent
$1,021

16.22% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.34% are vacant.

Commute

Car
67.35%
Public Transportation
0.09%
Walk to Work
0.58%
Work from Home
30.26%
Other
1.53%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
41,114
Median Age
45.30
Median Household Size
2.72

Education

High School
18.56%
Associate’s Degree
8.59%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.24%
Graduate Degree
17.85%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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