8-Bedroom Shelby County Estate Listed At $3.5 Million

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This amazing and unique oasis is within a 30-minute drive from downtown and even shorter distance to the Mountain Brook area. Sitting on more than 35 acres, the home features more than 20,000 square feet of living space.

• Address: 7512 Highway 55, Birmingham, Alabama
• Price: $3,500,000
• Square Feet: 24575
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 10 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1989
• Features: Upon entry through the gates and Japanese Cherry tree lined driveway and fully stocked pond, you will make your way through the gorgeous grounds to the 20, 000 sq. ft. mansion. The Fountain is one of the largest privately owned homes in Alabama. Your arrival is also accessible from air with the private helicopter-landing pad; just pass the tennis court and Olympic size pool area. The patio space covered and poolside is unbelievable, with a nine seated sauna and six-person hot tub. This property is designed for entertainment inside and out. As you enter the foyer your choices are endless from the formal sitting room / parlour to the massive dining area, billiard room with private social area. You can easily make you way to anyone of the seven fireplaces throughout the mansion.The downstairs living quarters is 3, 333 square feet with a full kitchen, living room dining room and bedroom suite. There is also a full gym with another sauna and 12-person steam room. There are a number of laundry hook ups, as well as a full house intercom system, central vac. and full estate power generator. The kitchen features commercial grade appliances, granite countertops and is custom throughout, with a butler pantry. The utilization of the countless rooms is endless. There are craft rooms, dance / music studio, storage rooms, media room, safe room, library/study and huge very private office with its own floor. All under a ten-year-old roof per the seller and cooled and heated with 10 HVAC units, three of which have just been replaced within the last three years. All with access to approximately 35.5 acres. The Fountain / Murdock Mansion is as unique as it's owners and history. We look forward to seeing you.

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