How Did We Miss This Grand Berkley Manor?

Six months on the market? How did we miss this grand Berkley Place manor? Known as the Carroll house, after its first owner, it was reputedly the first house constructed on Ward Parkway in 1928. Built in the then popular Tudor Revival style, by the firm of Mobley & Delaney, who were the developers of the Berkeley Addition, 2221 Ward Parkway is an impressive structure composed of stone, half timber embedded in stucco with a fine tile roof.

The entrance is discreetly located at the side with a massive oak front door and hand smithed strap iron hardware. No vestibule, one enters directly into a Ballroom scaled living room

And impressive it is. The house abounds in myriad original details including pointed arches, leaded glass arched windows, paneled walls, floors and imposing stone fireplace. Also worth appreciation are the vintage iron sconces and ceiling fixtures. Some may find the ceiling texture a bit aggressive, be forewarned it appears throughout the residence.

The nearly 4000 square foot, three bedroom, five bath house has multiple living and dining rooms. The sunken main dining room is off the living room. The floors are paver masonry burnished over their near hundred year life.

The kitchen is almost endearingly dated. The current cooktop is electric but the heating system is gas and I suspect there is a gas hook in here somewhere. On the plus side there is plenty of usable work space with lots of prep space.

More captivating details to admire. The landing includes a window box seat under a lovely stained glass window. The newel posts and balusters are an additional Tudor motif. And yes, there’s that heavy texture in the paneled stairwell.

There are only three bedrooms in this rather large house. However, by way of compensation, they are large in scale. The primary bedroom reprises the paneling on the ground floor. I’m willing to bet that there are hardwoods in good nick hiding under the wall to wall carpet.

Bathrooms are on the small side but have charming Hispano-Moresque tile.

Stairs from the first floor lead to the classiest man cave imaginable with slate floors and the second commanding stone fireplace and masonry and paneled walls.

The house sits on a nearly one half acre hilltop lot with lush views from the balcony and back terrace. The impressive hardscape including stairs is constructed with local stone.

DeeAnn Moore of Moore Real Estate has listed 2221 Ward Parkway at $1,350,000.00.