Daniel Klibanoff Home
3307 Lookout Drive
The art of man and nature makes a dramatic statement in the recently completed, mountain home of Daniel Klibanoff. Designed by Washington D.C. architect Alan Dynerman, the 17,000 square ft. residence wears the earthen tones and textures of a Tuscan villa while basking in the glow of light-loving, modern architecture. At once monumental and intimate, the home unites exotic wood and stone from around the world with a warm, interior palette to provide an inviting backdrop for an eclectic collection of original paintings, art glass, and sculpture. Other features of the house include a 2,000 bottle wine cellar and home theater complete with box office and lobby. Outside, a drawbridge leads to the spacious pool house and a series of playful, infinity-edge pools. Situated on the northwest bluff of Monte Sano Mountain, this estate commands a 270 degree view -- from west to north encompassing a breathtaking panorama of Huntsville and the hills of Tennessee.
Please note: Guests will be asked to remove their shoes in the Klibanoff residence.
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Albert and Nancy Ordway Home
3725 Railway Avenue
Amid the lush greenery of Monte Sano, this two-story house is comfortably nestled behind large trees, bushes, and blooming plants. Built by its contractor/owner in 2001 of Alabama sandstone and cedar shingles, it sits at the edge of the mountain, but reveals a view into the Big Cove valley only in wintertime. Large windows and sliding doors provide an unobstructed view of the mountain scenery and make the natural environment an integral part of the house. The foyer with a unique spiral staircase and open living room cover the entire width and height of the house, providing a feeling of utmost spaciousness. A large stone fireplace, mantel from a log cabin, and floors of old pine boards add to the rustic atmosphere of the house. A separate dining room leads into a well-equipped modern kitchen, and from there an open breakfast area extends into a comfortable great room. From both the living and great rooms, sliding doors provide easy access to a large back porch. The master suite is also on the main floor while three more bedrooms are upstairs.
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Fredrick and Alice Lanier
4118 Shelby Avenue
Since Frederick Lanier acquired this spacious home in 1988, he and his wife Alice have made numerous improvements and plan many more over the coming months to reflect their lifestyle and the potential of the home. Guests will enjoy seeing what the Laniers call a "work in progress" as they complete major renovations primarily on the exterior of the house. The 5,500 square foot ranch style home boasts a massive stone fireplace in the living room and a master wing with the master bedroom, his and hers bathrooms, and an office. The great room, which also has a fireplace, overlooks the bluff. Interestingly, Shelby Avenue is named for a relative of Mr. Lanier who owned the property on which the house now stands in the late 19thcentury. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal]Frederick Ordway, Sr., who built the house for his family in 1964, was a key player in the early space program here and was instrumental in bringing to Huntsville the famed German Rocket Scientists, many of whom settled on Monte Sano.
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