from the homeowner | Living at this beautiful property gives you the feeling that you’re out in the country but still close to every convenience, says owner Tim Fogerty. He purchased it about 12 years ago with children still at home, but now that they are grown, it’s time to downsize. “We did some remodeling when we first bought the house and again six years ago,” Fogerty notes. “It’s attractive and spacious inside and out, a perfect home for people who enjoy entertaining as much as we do.”
What renovations have you done?
We refurbished the hardwood floors and basement in the beginning, and later we updated the pool house and kitchen. We added an outdoor dining area to the pool house and enclosed it so you can sit out there all year. We also redid the landscaping when we moved in—it needed a lot of work, but it looks beautiful now. The basement features a great bar and a golf simulator so you can practice your swing.
Is the home welcoming to visitors?
One of the reasons I liked this house was that I wanted plenty of space for my children to invite friends over. As soon as they arrived, the kids would disappear into the basement together and spend hours hanging out. There is a pool table and theater, and they loved swimming outside in the summer as well. The home also offers plenty of space for overnight guests.
What is the outdoor space like?
The home sits on a 3-acre lot with fencing at the back, but the sides are open so you can reach the pool and patio. The property backs up to St. Joseph’s Academy practice fields, so it’s not surrounded by other homes. When you are relaxing outside by the pool, it’s very quiet and private.
What kinds of celebrations did you host?
We had my daughter’s wedding there several years ago, with about 100 guests. It was the Friday after Thanksgiving, so we set up a large tent with heaters, and it worked very well. It was a beautiful day all around. We also threw a big indoor-outdoor holiday party for my employees one year.
What part of the house did you enjoy most?
My favorite space was always the pool house, which you can open up in the summer. I loved sitting out there with a good cigar and just enjoying being outside. There’s a large-screen TV, so my son and I spent lots of time watching baseball games out there as well.
from the agents
“This home has a casual elegance that begs you to entertain year-round.”
—Kathleen Lovett & Laura Donova
Listing price | $3,850,000
Listing agents | Kathleen Lovett and Laura Donovan
Agency | Janet McAfee Real Estate
Phone | 314.997.4800 | 314.983.2200
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