Lot #1 Moon Lake Road, Mentone, AL 35984 (MLS# 1514736)

Lot #1 Moon Lake Road, Mentone, AL 35984

$800,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,616 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 169,884 Status: Closed

Current Price: $800,000 List Date: 6/13/2025 Last Modified: 7/25/2025

Overview

Description

Historic Martha Berry Cabin in Mentone, AL. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of Southern history on the coveted, private shores of Moon Lake in Mentone. Originally commissioned for Martha Berry, visionary founder of Berry College, this heirloom log estate is a masterclass in artisan craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Set on nearly 4 pristine acres, the residence is constructed with hand-hewn beams, square-cut logs, and anchored by five majestic stone fireplaces. Every detail reflects the work of master craftsmen and artists—from original handmade hardware to bespoke built-ins and furnishings, many of which remain—creating a living gallery of Appalachian heritage. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this expansive home offers refined comfort and enduring authenticity. A sweeping screened porch invites lakeside relaxation, while a vaulted carport with handcrafted stone barbeque offers elevated outdoor living amid mature native landscaping that frames the ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1514736

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Stories: Yes
Rooms Total: 13
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2616
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Tax Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 222
Living Area: 2616
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1930
New Construction YN: No
Builder's Warranty YN: No
Home Warranty YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Attached Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 3.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 169884
Lot Size Dimensions: 380x270x438x616
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 363.15
Sold Price/SqFt: 305.81
Deed Book: 532
Deed Page: 198

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Cabin Association Amenities: Gated Association Fee Includes: Insurance; Maintenance Grounds Basement: Partial; Unfinished Community Features: Fishing; Gated; Lake Construction Materials: Log; Stone Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: Built-in Barbecue; Dock; Private Yard Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Dining Room; Great Room; Propane; Stone; Wood Burning Flooring: Vinyl; Wood Foundation Details: Combination; Permanent; Slab; Stone Heating: Central Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Bookcases; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Chandelier; Natural Woodwork; Primary Downstairs; Separate Dining Room Levels: One Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Lake on Lot; Native Plants; Private; Wooded Other Structures: Outbuilding; Other Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Gravel; Kitchen Level Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch - Covered; Porch - Screened Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Gravel Roof: Shingle Security Features: Gated Community Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: Cabin Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Water Connected; Propane View: Forest; Lake Water Source: Public; Well Waterfront Features: Lake; River Access Window Features: Shutters; Wood Frames Room Types: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Other Room Documents: Lead Based Paint Pamphlet

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-13
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: Lot #1
Street Name: Moon Lake Road
County: DeKalb
State: AL
Postal Code: 35984
Subdivision Name: Moon Lake Club

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Historic Martha Berry Cabin in Mentone, AL. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary piece of Southern history on the coveted, private shores of Moon Lake in Mentone. Originally commissioned for Martha Berry, visionary founder of Berry College, this heirloom log estate is a masterclass in artisan craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Set on nearly 4 pristine acres, the residence is constructed with hand-hewn beams, square-cut logs, and anchored by five majestic stone fireplaces. Every detail reflects the work of master craftsmen and artists—from original handmade hardware to bespoke built-ins and furnishings, many of which remain—creating a living gallery of Appalachian heritage. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this expansive home offers refined comfort and enduring authenticity. A sweeping screened porch invites lakeside relaxation, while a vaulted carport with handcrafted stone barbeque offers elevated outdoor living amid mature native landscaping that frames the home in serene natural beauty. The property enjoys access to a common area adjoining the West Fork of Little River, further enhancing its appeal as both a secluded retreat and a gateway to nature. Ownership is subject to approval by the Moon Lake Club, ensuring the privacy and integrity of this sought-after enclave. For the discerning buyer who values provenance, artistry, and peace—this historic Mentone estate is truly without equal. Priced $950,000.
Inclusions: All appliances and most furnishings with an acceptable offer.
Directions: From I 59 take the Mentone exit and Hwy 117 to Mentone. Go through Mentone and cross Little River . Home is gated behind stone gate on rt. Appointment required.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-07-25T16:28:35Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-07-25
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-09
Close Date: 2025-07-25
Close Price: 800000
Appraisal Waiver YN: Yes

More Information

Additional Association Fees

Initiation Fee Y/N: Yes
Initiation Fee Amount: 5000
Maintenance Fee YN: No
Other Fees YN: No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 5
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Propane: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Property Condition

Year Built Effective: 1930-12-31

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: AL
Listing Agent’s License Number: 67350
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: Al
Listing Office’s License Number: 103174

Room Types

Bedroom Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Room Level: First
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 10-08-27-0-002-047.000
Elementary School: Valley Head Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Valley Head Middle
High School: Valley Head High
Tax Annual Amount: 923.79
Tax Legal Description: MOON LAKE CLUB SUB DIV LOT 1 CONT 3.9 AC
Additional Parcels YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer/Dryer: Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin: Yes

Association Amenities

Gated: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Insurance: Yes
Maintenance Grounds: Yes

Basement

Partial: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Community Features

Fishing: Yes
Gated: Yes
Lake: Yes

Construction Materials

Log: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior Features

Built-in Barbecue: Yes
Dock: Yes
Private Yard: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Lake on Lot: Yes
Native Plants: Yes
Private: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding: Yes
Other: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

Private Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Phone Available: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Propane: Yes

View

Forest: Yes
Lake: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes
Well: Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake: Yes
River Access: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Foundation Details

Combination: Yes
Permanent: Yes
Slab: Yes
Stone: Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Kitchen Level: Yes

Security Features

Gated Community: Yes

Structure Type

Cabin: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes

Window Features

Shutters: Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Flooring

Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Bookcases: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Chandelier: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Separate Dining Room: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Documents

Lead Based Paint Pamphlet: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Dimensions	Remarks
Living Room	First	26.00	17.00	26 x 17	Vaulted with wood fireplace
Dining Room	First	11.90	15.60	11.9 x 15.6	Fireplace
Primary Bedroom	First	11.80	16.00	11.8 x 16	Fireplace
Kitchen	First	16.00	9.80	16 x 9.8
Bedroom	First	11.70	11.00	11.7 x 11
Bedroom	First	11.00	16.50	11 x 16.5
Bedroom	First	15.00	9.50	15 x 9.5
Other	First	19.50	31.80	19.5 x 31.8	Screened Porch
Bedroom	First	12.00	15.00	12 x 15	Guest room

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: Century 21 BELLORA

Last Updated: July - 25 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.