House Hunt in Ladue and Frontenac

First up is a classic, brick two-story on 23 Daryl Ln., listed by Jill Kelly of Coldwell Banker Gundaker for $579,000. Many aspects of this home have been updated, including a new kitchen, updated baths, newer family room addition, and renovated beautiful granite in-ground pool.

Outside, the sun porch offers a high ceiling and wood floor with a Nantucket feel. The porch leads to the aggregate patio and the pool beyond. Four bedrooms and two baths are upstairs. There are three baths total.

As you walk though, you’ll notice the high-end kitchen and bath finishes. There is a private, aggregate patio with brick walls that leads for the family room. Enjoy a short walk to Conway Elementary School, Ladue Middle School and Ladue Horton Watkins High School from this house. For more information, call Jill at 314-993-8000.

Next up is 1 Stoney Brook Ln. in Ladue, listed by Peggy Dozier of Janet McAfee for $499,000. This is a classic, one-story, four-bedroom ranch on a private, 1-acre wooded lot.

As you walk in though the foyer, you are greeted with a sun-lit atrium courtyard beyond the glass wall. The master opens to the courtyard as well as the living room. There is sitting area for the third bedroom that can be easily converted into a fourth bedroom.

There is a large family room with plenty of built-ins and a fireplace that opens to a fantastic screened in porch with a stone floor that’s surrounded by mature pine trees. The kitchen features a breakfast area, and the laundry is close by. To see it up close, call Peggy at 314-974-6990.

Go into Frontenac to see 14 Lynnbrook Rd. listed by Raye Ziegler and Judy Miller of Janet McAfee for $1,199,000. This custom-built, traditional two-story has had only one owner in 14 years, and it’s on the market for the first time.

Outside, there is more than an acre of well-planted grounds and a private patio to enjoy the cool nights. The foyer leads to center hall which leads to the great room and an open staircase to the second level.

There is a first-floor master suite that has a coffered ceiling, his and hers walk-in closets, and a well-appointed bath. The kitchen is spacious with a seating area and a breakfast area.

The lower level features a entertainment room and a games area. Call Judy or Raye at 314-997-4800 to view.

Now we venture into Olivette for the first time on House Hunt. Diane Patershuk of Prudential Alliance Realtors has 634 Radford Dr. listed for $819,900.

This two-story, five-bedroom home with more than 5100 square feet of living space makes this great for easy, elegant living and entertaining. The entrance is grand and spans two stories with a handsome front door.

There are hardwood floors in many areas of first floor. Newer built-ins surround the stone fireplace in the great room. French doors lead to the upper deck overlooking the saltwater pool.

The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, 42-inch cabinets, a large center island, granite countertops. A butlers' pantry connects the kitchen to the formal dining room.

Upstairs are five generous bedrooms including large master suite with vaulted ceiling, two walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath with Jacuzzi tub and separate, oversized shower.

The lower level was recently finished with a bath, family and recreation rooms. Outside the upper deck leads down a backyard paradise with patio and saltwater swimming pool that's surrounded by perennial beds and grasses. Call Diane at 314-997-7600 to arrange a private tour.