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The '''Larry House residence''' is a 15-bedroom, 22-bath residence at 7 [[Montagel Way]] in the [[Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club]]. It was built in [[1997]] for [[MedPartners]] CEO [[Larry House]]. With an assessed value of $11.94 million, the property tops the [[list of most expensive residences]] in the [[Birmingham area]]. | The '''Larry House residence''' is a 15-bedroom, 22-bath residence at 7 [[Montagel Way]] in the [[Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club]]. It was built in [[1997]] for [[MedPartners]] CEO [[Larry House]]. With an assessed value of $11.94 million, the property tops the [[list of most expensive residences]] in the [[Birmingham area]]. | ||
The 37,135 square-foot main house was designed by architect Bill Sheppard in a "French Chateau" style with limestone and stucco on the exterior walls and a hipped slate roof topped with a domed cupola. The entrance foyer features a frescoed ceiling with a massive crystal chandelier. Some of the detailed trim work was designed by IFACS. The house is equipped with a commercial elevator, a 38-seat cinema, limestone and maple flooring, a 12-cubicle home office | The 37,135 square-foot main house was designed by architect Bill Sheppard in a "French Chateau" style with limestone and stucco on the exterior walls and a hipped slate roof topped with a domed cupola. The entrance foyer features a frescoed ceiling with a massive crystal chandelier. Some of the detailed trim work was designed by IFACS. The house is equipped with a commercial elevator, a 38-seat cinema, limestone and maple flooring, and a 12-cubicle home office. | ||
The terraced lawn is ornamented with large urns and a fountain, encircled by a guitar-shaped drive. | The terraced lawn is ornamented with large urns and a fountain, encircled by a guitar-shaped drive. | ||
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Besides the main house, the 27-acre property includes a guest house, a swimming pool with two cabanas connected by a curving arcade, a 6-stall barn with additional living quarters, a riding ring, and four fenced pastures. | Besides the main house, the 27-acre property includes a guest house, a swimming pool with two cabanas connected by a curving arcade, a 6-stall barn with additional living quarters, a riding ring, and four fenced pastures. | ||
The house sold at auction in [[2003]] for just under $4 million. It is currently on the market, listed at $17.9 million. | The house, which was assessed by [[Shelby County]] at $11.8 million, sold at auction in [[2003]] for just under $4 million. It is currently on the market, listed at $13.9 million in February [[2014]], down from a $17.9 million asking price in July [[2011]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Alabama's most expensive homes: Details and photos that will make you say 'wow'." (July 17, 2011) | * "Alabama's most expensive homes: Details and photos that will make you say 'wow'." (July 17, 2011) {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 12:44, 20 February 2014
The Larry House residence is a 15-bedroom, 22-bath residence at 7 Montagel Way in the Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club. It was built in 1997 for MedPartners CEO Larry House. With an assessed value of $11.94 million, the property tops the list of most expensive residences in the Birmingham area.
The 37,135 square-foot main house was designed by architect Bill Sheppard in a "French Chateau" style with limestone and stucco on the exterior walls and a hipped slate roof topped with a domed cupola. The entrance foyer features a frescoed ceiling with a massive crystal chandelier. Some of the detailed trim work was designed by IFACS. The house is equipped with a commercial elevator, a 38-seat cinema, limestone and maple flooring, and a 12-cubicle home office.
The terraced lawn is ornamented with large urns and a fountain, encircled by a guitar-shaped drive.
Besides the main house, the 27-acre property includes a guest house, a swimming pool with two cabanas connected by a curving arcade, a 6-stall barn with additional living quarters, a riding ring, and four fenced pastures.
The house, which was assessed by Shelby County at $11.8 million, sold at auction in 2003 for just under $4 million. It is currently on the market, listed at $13.9 million in February 2014, down from a $17.9 million asking price in July 2011.
References
- "Alabama's most expensive homes: Details and photos that will make you say 'wow'." (July 17, 2011) The Birmingham News
External links
- Larry House residence on zillow.com