1438 Henry Clay Avenue

Historic family home in heart of Uptown Golden Rectangle. Privately situated behind brick wall and wrought iron fence/gate with weeping angel motif. Premier location just steps from Audubon Park, streetcar, schools and universities. Coveted corner lot with off street parking for 2+ cars, this 100+ yo home combines timeless elegance with modern convenience. Great entertaining flow for casual and formal events beginning with inviting entrance under the leafy canopy of a centuries-old oak. Custom silk and designer window treatments throughout. Formal double parlor living areas with 13’ ceilings, crown moulding, ceiling medallions. Spacious dining room for formal entertaining and gourmet kitchen with breakfast area and custom banquette for informal dining. Kitchen boasts top of the line appliances and large island. Spacious pantry and utility/mudroom just off kitchen lead to small outdoor porch with Weber grill. High style bar area with sink/icemaker incorporates architectural artifact added by Michael Carbine who designed house’s wing. Custom-painted powder room with silk vanity skirt matching walls. Elevator located just off bar. Gracious family room with wood-burning fireplace perfect for entertaining, with French doors to landscaped garden for indoor/outdoor flow. Outdoor storage includes shed with built-out shelf/cabinet storage and refrigerator, in addition to gated gravel area perfect for storing bikes. Upstairs is the 12’ ceilinged private area including four spacious en-suite bedrooms, laundry room, playroom, and office/den/fifth bedroom. Primary suite has French door to upstairs porch and 4 large windows with leafy views. Large travertine-accented primary bath has dual sinks, a luxurious soaking tub, and separate shower, along with adjacent walk in closet. Three other large, light-filled bedrooms include updated, private bathrooms with bath/shower combinations and ample closet storage.