Fairhope, AL 36532,5430 Battles Wharf Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532,5430 Battles Wharf Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532,5430 Battles Wharf Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532,5430 Battles Wharf Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532,5430 Battles Wharf Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532,5430 Battles Wharf Drive
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$1,420,000

$1,519,000

6.5%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,000 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 04/24/2020

Key Details

Sold Price $1,420,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Cottage

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,000 sqft

Price per Sqft $473

Subdivision Battles Wharf Estates

MLS Listing ID 273252

Sold Date 04/24/20

Style Cottage

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Construction Status Resale

HOA Fees $50/ann

Year Built 1930

Annual Tax Amount $2,595

Lot Dimensions 78 x 365 x 84 x 374

Property Description

This 'old bay cottage' offers old world charm and appeal - with 9+ foot high ceilings, a full wall of windows looking out onto the bay, wooden tongue and groove walls and ceilings and heart pine floors together with thoughtful updates all make this an easy living home on 80 feet of waterfront in a prime location, NORTH of the Grand Hotel. It even has a sandy beach! All new windows and a Hardi-Plank exterior provide maintenance free living. It offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms, two on each floor. The kitchen was upgraded in 2018, including quartzite countertops and upgraded appliances. The master bath was updated in 2017, with natural stone floors in the shower. Eight foot high sliding Pella doors across the west side access the screened porch - providing wonderful views of the bay and the custom gabled wharf, which has its’ own fully equipped kitchen, (refrigerator, 2 burner stove, etc) bar area and separate boat house with lift. Many windows and doors have plantation shutters. A huge live oak, surrounded by camellias grace the bayside property as well as many other mature plantings. A prolific Hamlin orange tree offers bushels of wonderful orange juice. This cottage is protected by a whole house generator. New roof, 2018, with transferrable warrantee. Irrigation system has separate well. Both the home AND the wharf offer tankless hot water heaters. This home has both transferrable flood insurance and termite insurance in addition to an upgraded home warrantee to provide ease of mind to the new owners. This sought-after location is 1/4 mile north of the Grand Hotel. It has occupied this spot, protected from wind and water by Great Point Clear, for the last 80+ years, with its’ original heart pine floors. Appointment Only. Sq ft and tax info deemed approx and shall be verified by the purchaser.

Location

State AL

County Baldwin

Area Fairhope 9

Zoning Single Family Residence

Interior

Interior Features Office/Study, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Internet, Split Bedroom Plan

Heating Central

Cooling Central Electric (Cool), Zoned

Flooring Carpet, Split Brick, Wood, Other Floors-See Remarks

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Convection Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Cooler, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Irrigation Sprinkler, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Termite Contract

Garage Detached, Single Carport

Fence Partial

Community Features None

Utilities Available Water Heater-Tankless, Fairhope Utilities, Riviera Utilities, Cable Connected

Waterfront Yes

Waterfront Description Bay Front - Building

View Y/N Yes

View Direct Bay Front, Western View

Roof Type Dimensional,See Remarks

Parking Type Detached, Single Carport

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Less than 1 acre, Level, Few Trees, Waterfront, Bulkhead, Pier, Boat Lift, See Remarks

Story 1

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier

Water Public, Well

Architectural Style Cottage

New Construction No

Construction Status Resale

Schools

Elementary Schools J. Larry Newton

High Schools Fairhope High

Others

HOA Fee Include Common Area Insurance,Maintenance Grounds

Ownership Whole/Full

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