from the homeowner | Located on a wooded lot not far from downtown Kirkwood, 1540 View Woods Drive offers a private escape. Built in 1964 and fully renovated, the home offers traditional charm paired with modern amenities. Current homeowners Chris Cook and Chase Stark are leaving the property to build their dream home from the ground up, and they hope someone new will love the house as much as they have.
What do you like about the home’s location?
We love how quiet and walkable the area is. It’s very wooded, and we have an acre lot, so it’s private. We would go on walks pretty much every night, and we could ride our bikes to
downtown Kirkwood.
Are there any standout features?
One of the things we loved about the house is that it has a lot of windows. The home was built in 1965, so it’s rare to have large, floor-to-ceiling windows like this. The layout is standard for a Colonial, but it has a nice flow, and it was opened up when the home was fully renovated around five years ago.
How is the home for entertaining?
We did a lot of entertaining. The family and living rooms are connected by a large opening, and both are just off the kitchen. There are French doors that open to the back patio, so there is a good mix of indoor and outdoor living space available for hosting guests. We can have quite a few people over.
Do you have a favorite room?
We have two. The first is the kitchen. It’s where people tend to congregate, and it’s very light and bright. The other is the family room. There’s a large bay window, and we spent a lot of time in that room enjoying the view.
What are the outdoor spaces like?
There is a back patio with space for a dining area, grill and loungers. Because of the woods, it still feels like you are away from the other homes in the neighborhood. It’s rare to be this close to downtown Kirkwood and have a yard this big. It has a nice ambience for entertaining. We also had an outdoor TV, which is perfect for game days in the fall. The other week, we spent hours on the patio eating food and watching the Chiefs game.
What do you most want the next homeowners to know about the property?
We love this house, and it’s been great for us. We hope someone takes care of it and enjoys it as much as we have.
from the agent
“This fully renovated home has it all! Over an acre on a private corner lot backing to mature trees, it’s an oasis
in Kirkwood.”
–Amanda Alejandro
Price | $899,900
Listing Agent | Amanda Alejandro
Agency | Realty Shop STL
Phone | 314.372.0324
Photos courtesy Realty Shop STL
