English Turn at Greystone Farms - Birmingham, AL

English Turn at Greystone Farms is an established gated neighborhood of about 80 single-family homes centered within the larger Greystone Farms community. Its defining feature is the shared outdoor setting: a stocked lake with walking paths, bridges and fishing, complemented by a clubhouse and pool. Although marketed in some 55+ real-estate databases, current community information reports no age restriction, so buyers should not treat it as an age-qualified community. Most homes date to 1995–1999, making this primarily a resale neighborhood.

HOMES

English Turn contains single-family resale homes, with most construction dating from 1997–1999. Reported home sizes generally range from about 1,700 to 2,900 square feet, although recent records show larger examples, including a 3,100-square-foot home. Ranch-style layouts and first-floor primary suites are common, with many properties offering two-car garages and brick construction. Recent 2026 listings have included homes priced around $400,000 to $500,000, while a 2,376-square-foot home sold for $464,900 in 2025.

AMENITIES

The most substantial shared amenities are the Greystone Farms lake, clubhouse and outdoor pool. Community sources describe the lake as a stocked 14-acre body of water, with walking paths, wooden bridges and picnic areas; association rules permit fishing but prohibit swimming and boating. The lake trail is restricted to owners and accompanied guests and closes from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. The clubhouse, known as the Farmhouse, is also available for community events.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

English Turn uses a Birmingham 35242 mailing address but falls within the Hoover/North Shelby area. Access is primarily from U.S. 280 via Hugh Daniel Drive and the Greystone Farms entrance. Recent community listings cite shopping and restaurants along Highway 280, including The Summit and Brook Highland-area retailers; 55places reports Brook Highland Plaza about 3.5 miles away. Grandview Medical Center is among the nearby healthcare options referenced in property listings, while Mount Laurel is another nearby destination.