from the homeowner | Located on more than an acre lot in Frontenac, 9 Manderleigh Estates Court offers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, while still offering easy access to all that St. Louis has to offer. From a checkerboard garden to a full-wine cooler in the dining room, the current homeowners have added charm to the Johnson-built residence. While they are moving on to build a new property from the ground up, they hope the home finds a new family who will love it as much as they have.
I think Frontenac is the best location in the city. You’re a minute from everything. The gated neighborhood is small, with just 13 homes, and there’s the advantage of being in the Ladue School District.
Did you make any changes to the home?
We have basically redone everything. We ripped out the flooring throughout the house, installed all new appliances and replaced the countertops in the kitchen. We replaced the driveway. One of my favorite additions was putting a fabulous wine wall in the dining room. We also have two additional wine refrigerators.
What are some other standout features of the home?
It’s a ranch with a walkout basement. The master suite is on the first floor, and the other bedrooms are downstairs. When we moved in, we had teenagers, so it was the perfect floorplan. The lot is an acre. The neighborhood doesn’t allow regular stationary fences, but we have an underground dog fence. The attic space above the three-car garage is fully plumbed and set up for electric. We used it for storage, but it would be perfect for a mother-in-law suite.
How is the home for entertaining?
It’s fabulous, especially the outdoor spaces. There is a deck off the main living space, and in the back garden, we created a checkerboard pattern of stone squares and grass. It’s beautiful. We entertained frequently.
Do you have a favorite room or space?
Like most people, we lived in the kitchen and hearth room. The space is open, so you can be cooking in the kitchen but still connect with people who are in the hearth room. It’s where we spent 90% of our time.
What do you most want the next homeowners to know?
We would have stayed in this house forever if we had not found a lot that we could build on. This is an absolutely beautiful home that has been much loved.
from the agent
“This elegant and gracious home offers comfortable living and entertaining!”
– Luanne Zwola
Listing price | $2,300,000
Listing agent | Luanne Zwolak
Agency | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate
Phone | 314.749.8100 | 314.997.7600
Photos: Steven B. Smith