A Designer’s Divine Highland Park Home Lists in a Coveted Location

If you think finding a home for sale just blocks away from Highland Park Village and Bradfield Elementary is a dream, imagine finding a rare design gem in such a location. That’s exactly what awaits at 4517 Southern Ave., a Highland Park home that just came to market exclusively with Susan Baldwin of Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

The 5,766-square-foot residence was built in 2012, but received a complete makeover from its current sellers — one of whom is a skilled interior designer. From 2020 to 2022, they spared no expense transforming it with thoughtful practicality and panache.

Needless to say, it’s move-in-ready in every way. The sellers painstakingly updated major infrastructure, including the roof, water heaters, driveway, and security system. Of course, the designer’s touch is most awe-inspiring to take in as elegant color stories and fine finishes reveal themselves at every turn.

Stepping into the bespoke Highland Park home, timeless checkered marble flooring and views all the way through to the pool create a serene first impression. It’s so immediately enchanting that guests may feel like they’ve been transported to a posh London or Paris townhouse as they arrive for evening cocktail parties or special weekend brunches.

As you guide visitors into the formal living room, you can stop and chat around the custom limestone fireplace or continue into the library/wet bar. Previously a standard at-home office, it’s now the ultimate haven for work or play.

Amidst the chic neutral tones and stately built-in bookshelves, an ice maker and refrigerator are in place so you can sip on cocktails with friends or simply answer emails as if you’re at a breezy European café.

The entire five-bedroom home encourages you to live joyfully. Imagine laying out your abundant holiday buffet on the kitchen’s double islands, opening the family room’s sliding glass doors during fun-filled pool parties, or collecting vintages over the years in your 86-bottle dual zone wine fridge.

Of course, it’s always a good idea to just get cozy with family movie nights in the casual upstairs living area. With the primary suite just steps away and all bedrooms perched on the second and third levels, it’s perfect for lazy pajama lounging morning or night.

Perhaps best of all, the primary suite is a world of its own. You may feel like you’re at a five-star hotel each morning waking up to your own private coffee bar. After making your favorite brew and throwing on a plush robe, you can slowly get ready for the day wandering through your gorgeous spa-like bathroom and two walk-in closets.

Blink and you might miss this new Highland Park home, which is sure to make discerning Park Cities agents and buyers flock.