About 119 Orange Avenue
Welcome to 119 Orange Avenue in Fairhope, AL! Located only 2.5 blocks from Mobile Bay in the beloved Fruit & Nut section, this truly unique residence is a masterpiece of southern character, craftmanship and modern comfort. Built to IBHS Fortified For Safer Living Standards (higher than Gold Fortified), this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is a fortress! Home has reinforced, poured concrete walls on the main floor, interior plywood reinforced walls, impact resistant doors, windows & garage doors, and is fully enveloped with sprayed on foam insulation in all perimeter walls and roof. This fortified structure was designed to exceed the IBHS of 160 mph wind! You must see the massive antique heart pine beams, columns, reclaimed antique 10” wide plank heart pine floors, spacious covered porches with tongue and groove ceilings and exposed rafters, custom-built front door crafted from Honduran mahogany & expansive wood-framed windows. This home is perfect for multi-living! The living area, kitchen, and dining room are expansive open concept design. The soapstone kitchen counter measures 18’ and divides the chef’s kitchen from the lovely dining and living areas. Kenmore Pro gas range, Electrolux full door fridge and freezer and pot filler make cooking fun. The main level is also home to a mud room, office, half bath, billiards room, quiet room, laundry room and a mini primary bedroom with en-suite bath. The second level has 4 bedrooms, a playroom, bonus room, terrace and storage galore! The primary bedroom is en-suite with a large soaking tub that plays music and has lighting in the water, oversized shower, window and skylight overhead, private water closet and 2 large walk-in closets. Balconied terrace off the primary bedroom overlooks a private, oversized, tree-shaded backyard, camellias and azaleas. Opportunities don’t come along often this close to the bay! Some photos virtually staged. Wall units may be purchased separately. Buyer to verify all information during due diligenc
