7 Huntington Lane, Creve Coeur

from the homeowners | Sitting on 1.75 acres, 7 Huntington Lane has the air of a stately country estate. It’s hard to believe that it’s nestled in Creve Coeur. It combines the space and natural beauty of the countryside with the convenience of city living. “The home is like a retreat in the middle of the city,” the current homeowner notes. “The property is a unique mix of urban and rural life. It’s been an absolute joy to live here.”

What have you enjoyed about the home’s location?
It’s very convenient, since it’s close to Lindbergh Boulevard and Interstate 270. You can get around town easily. I work in Clayton, so it’s nice to have easy access to the downtown area. The home backs up to Bayer’s properties, and we only have one neighbor. It’s very private, and there is a lot of wildlife. We’ve had deer, flocks of turkeys and owls—you wouldn’t expect it so close to the city.

Tell me about the outdoor spaces.
I love the front porch. It faces due west, so you get to see some amazing sunsets. It’s covered, and you can enjoy it throughout most of the year. We even sit out there in the winter. We also have great landscape lighting, which highlights the bushes and trees. The property really comes to life at night. It’s beautiful.

How is the home for entertaining?
The home actually has two main buildings. The main house is really open, with great flow between the kitchen, living room and dining room. The second building is the garage, which doubles as a pool house and more. It looks like an Italian villa on the inside with 30-feet ceilings. People can easily move between the indoor and outdoor spaces, and there is room for games like pool and ping pong. The property has really great options for entertaining.

Do you have a favorite room?
My favorite is the breakfast room. It has windows on three sides, and I love to sit and write. There’s a little pond right outside, so you get some really great views.

What would you like the next homeowners to know?
It’s not built in a traditional two-story fashion, but it’s great for families. There are two master suites, one on each level. The first floor features French doors that lead to the patio. If you have kids, they can hang out with their friends in the garage, and they won’t bother you.

 

from the agents
“This is a rare opportunity for a home that looks like it’s right off a mountainside in Colorado.”
–Sarah Bernard and Karen Kelly

Price | $2,499,000
Listing Agents | Sarah Bernard and Karen Kelly
Agency | RedKey Realty Leaders
Phone | 314.780.9070

Photos: That One Summer