Open House Today: A Northern Heights Urban Townhome Designed by FAR + DANG

Northern Heights is a captivating neighborhood of complete opposites. A conservation district covers one section while the other is filled with cutting-edge urban townhomes by some of our most talented architects including Frank Welch, Lionel Morrison, and FAR + DANG.

The story of this striking Northern Heights townhome begins almost three years ago. Realtor David Griffin had a client from the East Coast that wanted a modern urban lock-and-leave residence in a walkable area. There was little available but when you are as connected as Griffin you know how to get things done. A lot was secured, and architecture firm FAR + DANG and Knox Build were engaged to create this urban townhome. You could not ask for a better team.

Griffin’s client wanted to design a duplex with one unit for his use and one for sale. That recently completed corner townhome is now on the market and it’s extraordinary. FAR + DANG selected Bazilian, Cumaru hardwood siding and flat panels of matte black metal siding for a dramatic exterior.

The corner position afforded FAR + DANG the ability to design the home with a 20-foot front yard and a 25-foot side yard. This allows all of the main rooms to take advantage of northern light.

The 3,243-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home’s first level features a paneled gallery entrance, cleverly concealing the elevator and a private guest suite. Level two houses the main living area, anchored by a fireplace. With 11-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading to a balcony, the living space is bathed in light.

The third level features the primary suite as well as the home’s third ensuite bedroom, now being shown as an office space. 

“It’s a perfect lot and an easy-to-maintain home with proximity to everything,” Griffin said. “You could not have a better lock and leave, walkable neighborhood.”  

Griffin has this Northern Hills urban townhome at 3516 Overbrook Drive available for $2.95 million.

Open House: Sunday Feb. 2, 2-4 p.m.