Swanky Digs For Sale at The Kimberlee - 1300 Reece Rd #403!

The Kimberlee, the happening mid-rise residential, where the 1960’s swanky modern dweller came to live next door to Charlotte’s exciting new state of the art Park Road Shopping Center. This was concept living at its finest. Well, history has a way of repeating itself, and just in time to coincide with a revitalization of the ever vibrant Park Road Shopping Center.

The Kimberlee has found a whole new level of swanky with unit 403! Hardwood-look flows through the home, offering seamless warmth. Recently painted in soothing modern neutrals. Updated kitchen with modern styled dual-toned cabinets topped with granite counters and accented with SS appliances, which includes the refrigerator. Dry bar area with open shelving offers a stainless steel wine cooler. The spacious living/dining room is open to the and offers an expansive wall of new glass doors leading to a covered balcony that overlooks the quiet residential street below. The bedroom is a lovely retreat with wonderful windows for natural light and two closets. The updated bath features a pebble accent wall which houses an open shelf vanity with a ceramic vessel sink. There is also beautiful slate footing and another large closet with frosted glass doors that add warmth and pizazz to this space.

The board of directors at the Kimberlee are constantly striving to maintain the original mid century modern integrity of the building, while keeping revitalized and current. This can be found in the recently renovated lobby, mezzanine, and guest quarters. There are future plans to breathe new life into the corridors of each floor.

Some of the perks of living at the Kimberlee:

• Beautiful and comfortable Guest Suite can be reserved and rented for home owners over night guests (just a couple doors down from #403 - how convenient)
• Skyview room on the 6th floor is a large common area for lounging, dancing and offers a catering kitchen.
• Lovely swimming pool in a park like setting
• Private gated walkway to Park Road Shopping Center.
• Just a block to the entrance to the park system.

Notes of interest:

• This is a co-op building, so any future home owner must be approved by the board of directors and will be required to meet with them. As a co-op, you do not own your individual space but a % of the entire building. Lending is very rare on this type of ownership and cash purchase is the norm for this building.
• What a wonderful value for this level of sophistication, this amazing location and owning a swanky piece of history...all for the incredible low price of $125,000!!!
• Private Financing is available, if interested, please call Shonn Ross directly.
  
  
  
  Read more at: http://shonnrosscharlottehomes.com/1300-reece-rd-403-the-kimberlee/

Amazing Lindal Home in the Heart of Charlotte!

Welcome to 1832 Carlanda Circle, a spectacularly renovated Lindal home that exhibits the perfect balance between nature and an urban city lifestyle. Built in 1990, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2-story + basement post & beam style home boasts over 4100 square feet of luxury and is perfect for today's modern buyer.

Situated on almost a half acre of land, this fabulous home is within walking distance of one of Charlotte's many greenway trails, Park Road shopping center and 3 of the areas most poplar schools: Myers Park High, Alexander Graham Middle & Selwyn Elementary. Also just a stones throw away you will find plenty of shopping, grocery stores within walking distance, and popular hot spots like South Park and Uptown.

When you venture down Carlanda Circle and pull into the driveway at 1832, the multi-tiered front entry platform walkway with Feeney Cable Railing is sure to catch your eye. Also of interest is the stained wood exterior of the home, lending itself to the perfect mixture between modern style and rustic appeal.

As you step through the front door into the two-story foyer lined with a wall of ceiling to floor windows looking out over the front entryway, the winding spiral staircase will undoubtedly leave a lasting first impression. Upstairs you'll find two light-filled secondary bedrooms and one full bath. In addition to the off-white chick-n-pen tile floor, white tile wall surrounds and mosaic tile lined shower/tub, this bath features new sink and toilet fixtures, a cool circular vanity mirror and a large casement window overlooking the front yard. At the top of the staircase is a spacious loft/office area that makes for a perfect office/reading room and overlooks the expansive wall of windows to the front and the great room to the back. Were you to head downstairs to the open, finished basement, you'll find a large media room, full size billiard table, cozy den area with stone fireplace and french doors leading out to the extensive multi-level deck area. There is also a fourth bedroom with an ensuite bath that's perfect for out of town guests or those teenagers that need their own space.

On the main level of the home, the stunning Great Room is the perfect convergence between the Master Bed & Bath suite to the right and the Kitchen/Dining area to the left. The Great Room displays a wonderfully designed vaulted & beamed ceiling with overlook from above, gas fireplace with mosaic limestone surround that's perfect for those cool late fall evenings, and a soaring wall of windows along the back of the home that will makes you feel miles off the beaten path and surrounded by nature. You're sure to love the way the natural light filters into the Great Room through the canopy of trees in the back yard, filling the room with a warm, natural glow.

The dining area is open to the Great Room and and is separated from the Kitchen by a granite topped breakfast bar. Set towards the back of the home, be sure and open up the French Doors to the back deck to enjoy a little alfresco dining on a cool evening after work. While very open, the Dining Area still retains an intimate feel and ambiance that serves a romantic meal at home well!

The Kitchen boasts a 6-burner gas range, side-by-side refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. All appliances are Stainless Steel and manufactured by Kitchen Aid. With custom granite throughout and a large island workspace with built in wine rack, this Kitchen is one that the chef of the home is sure to embrace. Just off of the Kitchen toward the front of the house is a cozy buffet nook with a full wall of under counter cabinets for lots of storage and a long granite counter top that serves as a perfect coffee station.

Tucked away off of the main living room, the master bedroom with ensuite bath feels like a cozy retreat from the world. The beamed & wood-slatted ceilings have been freshly painted white and give the room a unique architectural touch adding a light airy appeal. The spacious Master also offers expansive windows overlooking the canopied rear yard and a custom trolley door that leads to the dual walk-in closet/dressing area and master bath. The fresh appeal of the white painted wood ceilings and beams continues into the Master Bathroom and creates a spa-like feel. You're sure to love the natural light pouring in through the large windows and sky-lights, his and her vanities, whirlpool tub & separate stand-up shower. A couple of additional items of note are the wood and frosted glass pocket door and white marble floors. When combined, all of these features lend themselves to a very modern look and feel.

Other areas of interest on the main level of the home:

• A beautiful powder room equipped with a modern furniture-style vanity, large window overlooking the front yard, and a built in architectural niche perfect for displaying artwork.
• Full size Laundry Room and Rear Entry Hallway located just off of the Kitchen that accesses the garage and serves as the perfect drop zone for kids and guests entering the home.
• A huge, rear entry double garage with plenty of space for two full size cars and a large workshop area.

Recent Improvements Include:

• Complete renovation of 3 full baths & 1 half bath with all new light fixtures, Kohler faucets & fixtures, new marble in master bath, granite in basement bath, mosaic tile in upstairs bath, plumbing and electric in upstairs bath and bath
• Upstairs - all new carpeting, molding, paint, plumbing, electric, light fixtures
• Kitchen - All new Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Appliances, new sink spout and disposal, Granite countertops, Cherry wood cabinets with Stainless Steel pulls
• New Roof in December 2011
• New Water Heater in December 2011
• New 1800 square foot deck with Feeney Cable railing
• Entire cedar-sided exterior pressure washed and recoated with two coats of Cabot brand semi-solid stain in April 2012
• New paint in Master Bedroom, Kitchen and Hallways in April 2012
• Tons of basement and garage storage

A word about Lindal Homes:
BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED OF WARM, NATURAL MATERIALS

To what do we attribute the success of the Classic Lindal home? Some believe it is the soaring volumes, open spaces and delicately articulated expanses of glass that inspire daily living like no other. Some credit the warm glow of cedar, mated with the massive strength of the post and beam frame and the enduring stability of the homes and the company that produces them. Others credit the quality and continuous refinement. Or is it the unmatched calm and comfort of the Lindal home style, in stark contrast to life itself? 

Given the fact that, like snowflakes, no two Lindal homes are identical, the secret to the Classics longevity may well be the flexibility of the Lindal post-and-beam building system and its ability to respond to virtually every site and every homeowners vision in varied architectural styles without sacrificing its predictability and efficiency

If you care to learn more about the builder of this fabulous home, please click on the following link: http://lindal.com/. We truly thank you for visiting this wonderful home and look forward to your questions. Offered at $675,000.

Unique 50′s Home With A Modern Touch in Medford Acres!

Approximately 1,400 Sq. Ft. in a 50’s unique feel good home with a sophisticated modern touch… this lovely all brick home is nestled among beautiful landscape on an almost a half acre in desirable Medford Acres, which backs up to the Evergreen Preserve creating privacy and serenity. This quiet lane is canopied by majestic trees and is one the best kept secrets in this area of Charlotte. Being only minutes to Uptown and so many other locales this is a most convenient spot in a rapidly appreciating area of town.

Step under the custom arbor and through the frosted three light door into this bright and inviting urban home. The warm Walnut hardwoods welcome you and lead you into the living room offering large picture windows and a really cool two sided apple orchard slate fireplace. This pulls you through into the dining area which is open to the fabulously modern kitchen separated by a breakfast bar. The kitchen offers espresso cabinets, silver counters with stainless steel banding, a wall of mosaic glass backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and real cork flooring. There is also a generous pantry and a laundry closet that includes a new high end steam washer/dryer set.

A nice open hall leads from the foyer is opens to the den/3rd bedroom which is accessed from the foyer or the bedroom hall. All three bedrooms are roomy and have great windows for natural light. The Master has a large closet and a private bath with a sliding barn-style door. The Bath offers classic black and white chick-n-pen tile floors and tile wall and shower surrounds with new toilet and urban vanity for a punch of style. The shower stall is oversized with a rain head. The hall bath is similar except is has a floating vanity and a shower/tub combo. Off of the Dining/Kitchen area is the covered rear porch, a great spot to chill and relax, and nearby is a wonderful double carport that boasts some personality of its own.

This is truly a standout home, just compare, the level of the finishes, the quality of the home, the uniqueness of the features, the closeness to center city as well as the convenience to so much more….and then the value for the price…this is the home for you!

List Price: $179,900

Read more http://www.savvyandcompany.com/unique-50s-home-with-a-modern-touch-in-medford-acres/

If you'd like to take a tour of this home for sale in Charlotte, NC's Medford Acres neighborhood give Savvy + Co. Real Estate a call at 704-330-8326.  We specialize in Modern and Contemporary homes for sale... we know where to find them and can represent you in your purchase.

Mid-Century Modern in Sherwood Forest

True mid-century moderns are rare in Charlotte, NC.   There are a hand full, here and there, but there are really not a lot.  Especially if you want to be near town, and if you have a "budget".   So when buyers say they want a true MCM - I tell them they better be ready to pull the trigger when they see one.   Buyers: Pull that Trigger! 

One of Charlotte's fine examples of a true custom built MCM architecture just hit the market.  5601 Riviere, is located in the Forest Heights neighborhood... also known as Sherwood Forest.  This home was built designed by local architect Alan Ingram in 1960 for  Norman and Paula Musler.  They lived in the home until 2003 when it was purchased by Debra and Wesley Moore.  (Translation: This two owner home...hasn't been mucked with.)

5601 Riviere is a fantastic example of mid-century modern style.  From the moment you pull around the bend and see it's low slung lines against the landscape you can feel it pull you in.  The entrance has open rafters that frame the double  doors and slate entry patio.

Inside the vaulted ceilings draw you in to the "fab" style.   Walking around the glass topped partition wall you are wowed by a large living room with floor to ceiling windows, the long bench original iron work railing up elevated formal dining level.  The current owners opened the kitchen up to this space when they remodeled.  New flat paneled cabinets have been added to the kitchen but the owners kept the original layout.  Outside the cooking triangle there is a row of cabinets for all your entertaining wares.  Plus the original dumb waiter to get those pots of fondue down to the game room!

There are four bedrooms and three baths on the main level.  The master has dual closets and the master bath was updated with new cabinets and countertops but the original tile,  mirror and medicine cabinets were left. (because they are so cool).

Between the two largest bedrooms there is a Jack and Jill bath.  This was totally remodeled with contemporary fixtures and tile in keeping with the MCM style.

There are four bedrooms and three baths on the main level.  The master has three closets and the master bath was updated with new cabinets and countertops but the original tile,  mirror and medicine cabinets were left. (because they are so cool).

Between the two largest bedrooms there is a Jack and Jill bath.  This was totally remodeled with contemporary fixtures in keeping with the MCM style.

My favorite feature might be this staircase.  The solid wood treads float on straight iron work.  They reach from the kitchen level down to the family room.  They just don't make staircases like that any more.  The downstairs family or game room is cozy.  One wall has the original built in bookshelves along with an electric fireplace.  (So 60's!)  Large sliding glass doors lead out to the terrace and large wooded lot.  

The current owners did a lot of "behind the walls" renovating.  They removed the original tar and gravel roof that had start to give up the fight.  Then had insulation and new sheathing installed.  This was a great improvement to the utility bills.  They also put in an on demand water heater and new high efficiency HVAC system.

If you are looking for a true original Mid-Century Modern home in Charlotte NC with just the right amount of updating - this may be the one you want to move fast for.  Contact Savvy + Co. for a showing: 704-560-4604.

Want to see more of this fab Mid-Century Modern Home?  Give us a call.... this is a fun one to tour!

Atomic Ranch in Madison Park - Charlotte

5310 Glenham Drive: Atomic Ranch 

Wow!  We love this Madison Park Atomic Ranch has been renovated with much love.   When you pull up to the house it's hard not to notice it's sleek landscaping and smart style.  The low pitched roof spans across it's modern carport. Don't miss the cool planter on wheels that provides privacy for the patio.

Inside the owners have updated the kitchen with sleek contemporary cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash and Silestone countertops.  They also opened it up to the large family room so it's great for entertaining.  The fireplace covers the back wall with floor to ceiling thin stack brick with a copper fireplace surround.  

Rolling Planter and New Metal Roof!

Through out the house has vaulted beamed ceilings.  The standing seam metal roof will last for years to come - and looks great too.  

There is terrific out door space too!  Off the master suite there is a private patio on the side yard. The back yard is beautifully landscaped and there is a large new patio with room for a hot tub.  

There are few fab mid-century modern homes in Charlotte in this price range - so don't miss this one.   Fantastic location, swell style, and nothing to do but hang the art.   

Super Cool modern back yard.  

If you are looking for a Mid-Century Modern home in Charlotte NC let a Savvy + Co. agent find it for you.  We know the cool neighborhoods
and all the cool houses too!