House Prowl: Fall Finds on Lake Forest, Pershing

This week, Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch takes you to two houses in Richmond Heights and one in Clayton ahead of the fall buying season.

First up is a newer home in an established Richmond Heights neighborhood, 1259 Arch Terrace is listed by Gloria Gartner of Laura McCarthy Realtors for $445,000. This 15-year-old home is a two-story, four-bedroom facility that is ready for occupants. As you walk in, you are greeted with a two-story entryway and a center hall that features classic transom windows over the doorways to the living and dining rooms.

The main floor living area has a floor plan good for both entertaining and casual living. The well-appointed kitchen opens to a shared breakfast area and great room with a fireplace and plenty of built-in shelves. Beyond the breakfast area is the private deck that looks over a manageable, fenced backyard and two-car garage. Upstairs are four good-sized bedrooms and an upper floor laundry.

The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a well-appointed bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, a jetted tub and a double-sink vanity. The lower level is finished with a large family room, a spare bedroom or office and a bath. To hear more about this property, call Gloria at 314-725-5100 and set up an appointment to see it.

Next up, we go into Richmond Heights’ Lake Forest subdivision and stop in to see 14 Lake Forest listed by Helen Reid of Coldwell Banker Gundaker for $875,000. There are beautiful architectural details inside and outside of this four-bedroom home. The foyer is dramatic and features a circular staircase with wrought-iron railings.

The center hall leads to dining and living rooms on either side and provides a large area for formal entertaining. The kitchen is updated with newer appliances, a center island and granite countertops, and is adjacent to a breakfast room that overlooks the private backyard and swimming pool.

There is a spacious family room with a light and airy sunroom that overlooks the patio and the pool beyond. Upstairs is the master suite with a large walk-in dressing room. One of the other three bedrooms features a sitting room that is being used as a music room. The lower level features a bar and a large recreation room. To arrange a tour call Helen at 314-993-8000.

Finally, we move to Clayton to check out 8124 Pershing Avenue listed by Joanne Iskiwitch of Coldwell Banker Gundaker for $725,000.  This three-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers plenty of living space totaling over 3,200 square feet. There is plenty of older charm with original millwork and stained-glass windows throughout. The spacious living room has a wood-burning fireplace and is adjacent to the formal dining room that features recessed shelves. 

The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops and cherry-wood custom cabinets. Through the kitchen is the open area featuring the breakfast room and large family room with another fireplace, lots of built-ins and a wetbar. Beyond the family room is private raised deck.

Upstairs there are three spacious bedrooms. The master has a luxury ensuite with a separate walk-in shower and jetted tub as well as a professionally finished walk-in closet. The lower level is a walk-out, and it’s finished with a recreation room, a full bath and a potential extra bedroom. To find out more of the details call Joanne at 314-993-8000.