Masterful 4 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half-BA estate on 6.8+/- serene, wooded acres, comprising the immaculate Boxwood gardens archived by the Smithsonian--an exceptional opportunity for villa-style living in Mountain Brook. This is where Old-World beauty meets modern-day amenities at every vignette, boasts plaster walls, 2 Rumford fireplaces framed by remarkable antique marble mantles, heated floors, copper gutters, Jerusalem limestone on terraces, antique wood floors, and impressive outdoor lighting and irrigation systems for easy maintenance and enjoyment of the renowned gardens. The original owner spent her life as a proficient collector and devotee of beauty. At the end of the picturesque private drive, an allee of magnolias and large iron gates theatrically reveal a scenic slate motor court and captivating stucco fortress adorned with opulent landscaping, iron windows and doors, bronze lanterns, substantial limestone all crowned with a Ludowici clay tile roof to stand the test of time.