A Mod Gem in Old Hoover - it can be yours!

I found out about this fabulous Gene Jones designed place and just had to include it here at Magic City Modern. The owners (who bought it from Jones himself) have done a wonderful job maintaining the integrity of this 1958 post and beam gem and really want it to wind up in good hands. (Tuscanizers need not apply). It's 3/2 with a den, an office, a trap-door accessible safe room (!) and lots of MCM swagger. The price is $269,900 and you can contact the owners at Wendytatum@me.com if you're interested. And, seriously, who wouldn't be interested? Heck, I would be interested if I didn't have a yard that looked like something out of Grey Gardens and a dining room full of IKEA cabinet boxes awaiting install following demo of the existing Bonanza-meets-Boogie Nights kitchen. A few images to whet your appetite . . .






Not yet? All right, you've forced me. Check out the fireplace.



OK. If that didn't do it for you, I no longer have use for you. Please leave your membership card with Dirk at the gate.

Two finds . . .

For years I have driven by, but I actually stopped and looked this time. Henry Sprott Long is primarily known for grand historically-referenced designs. But the office is pure MCM. Love the atrium.





And a bit of a find at 5th Avenue Antiques (at the top of the stairs) -- three shallow aggregate planters. $225, I think, for the three. I almost bought them, but then realized I didn't know what to put in them. Now I realize they'd be great with succulents.

More from Forest Park and Crestwood

I happened to be in town last Saturday so did a bit more exploring in what I knew to be fruitful ground -- Crestwood and Forest Park. This first one I have admired for years. A true treehouse. The trees obscure it, but to the right there is a full-height glass section. A wonderful place.


More goodies:










And a few more in Vestavia Hills . . .


Love the Asian flair!: