Admiring this sylvan sanctuary in Overton Park, it’s difficult to believe that this canopied dwelling is nearly 50 years old.
Built in 1977, this 3,100-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath contemporary residence at 4013 Inwood Road has a tranquil, reassuring quality that has stood the test of time.
The main body of the house respects symmetry and classical architectural norms like void over void and mass over mass. The beige brick masonry, typical of the 1970s and meant to blend into the natural environment, might have looked dated even a few years ago but now looks endearingly vintage.
Inside, one can’t help but succumb to the abundant light and pleasingly proportioned interior spaces of this Overton Park home. The floor plan is hybrid with a clearly demarcated living room and an open-concept dining room, kitchen, and family room. This is a house ideally suited for raising a family but still an agreeable venue for entertaining. The elegant fireplace at the center is wood burning.
This listing is greatly enhanced by the low-key elegant, contemporary furnishings and modern art on the walls. The dining room, to the left of the entry vestibule, is semi-detached from the suite at back and overlooked by the kitchen.
The above photograph of the family room clearly reveals the distribution of the ground floor plan with the casual living room being a key feed to all of the downstairs public spaces. Sadly the photography omits a dedicated kitchen picture, but from what can be seen, it appears to be recently updated. The curved over cooktop hood is a nice touch.
All three bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary suite includes a large bath with twin lavatories, a large shower stall, and a separate bath as well as two walk-in closets. Rugs downstairs conceal the beauty of the rich coffee-colored hardwood floors, an admirable adornment to the principal bedroom.
The two remaining bedrooms share a bath. All rooms throughout the residence benefit from oversized windows flooding rooms with light.
Crowning all of the appealing features of this listing is a shady backyard oasis with a pergola and outdoor dining area. Returning to the family-friendly/entertaining dual appeal of this property, there is also a lovely pool — one of the few traditional inducements left to tempt young eyes away from screens. A gated drive leads to the two-car garage at back. The Overton Park location offers access to highly rated Overton Park Elementary.
Pam Ball of Williams Trew Real Estate has priced 4013 Inwood Road at $1.025 million.
