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The Gatsby Estate is a two story turn-of-the-century home built on 2.5 wooded acres in Spring Lake, Michigan. Built in 1895, this magnificent home combines the elegance of the old with the modern conveniences of the new. This spectacular estate, in its own park-like setting, sits on Spring Lake with 170' of lake frontage, including a private sandy beach and 50' wooden dock with sunning deck....and is only 30 minutes by boat to Lake Michigan.
The family room/dining room (20 x 19) features a wall of windows and two elegant chandeliers.
French doors open from the family room to a cozy study/den/library.
The massive living room (33 x 14) is highlighted by the 6' x 9' red brick-faced wood burning fireplace and beveled glass above the mantle.
French doors that separate the rooms, interesting windows, and thick paneling covering the lower three-quarters of the walls give the main level character and warmth.
The modern kitchen was remodeled in 1996 and redecorated in 2003.
Gourmet appliances include
- Subzero refrigerator-freezer
- Gaggenau convection oven, gas stove and 2 indoor electric grills
- New stainless steel Maytag dishwasher
- New GE Profile microwave
- Thermador warming oven
- Whirlpool trash compactor
Kitchen countertops are White Corian with green marble trim, while the center island is polished green marble. There is plenty of storage including pull out pan drawers and lazy susan corner cupboards. The full lighted ceiling and soffit spotlights illuminate the spacious work areas.
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A casual eating area, with a skylight and recessed lighting, opens off the kitchen. Its wall of windows overlooks the pine and oak trees on the property. The walk-in butler's pantry is lined with original wood lathing, while the laundry room includes a Maytag washer and dryer, 5 raised cabinets, clothes folding counter above a storage unit, laundry sink, and built in drop down ironing board. A walk in closet with built in shelves provides ample space for boots, gloves, hats, etc. |
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All floors on the main level are oak while walls are paneled with rich, oak wood. There are beamed ceilings throughout. The large downstairs foyer leads to the tiled sunroom through French doors. |
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The all-season sun room (42 x 14.5), tiled in white diagonal 12 inch squares, extends across the front of the home. | |
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Three walls
of windows bring the scenery inside. The spectacular lake view makes this
room great for entertaining or a relaxing retreat.
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The original staircase (more than six feet wide) splits at a landing - with stained glass window - halfway to the second floor. A large attic-type storage room is located on the landing. The second floor halls leads to 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Each room has a lake view, built in storage, and walk in closets. |
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The three upstairs baths each have double sinks and showers, while one has a deep sculpted clawfoot tub. The downstairs bath (shown here) was remodeled in 2004. It has a shower and features two stained-glass leaded windows. |
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A private drive
leads through the woods to a mature landscaped yard. A paved area has
a minimum of 8 parking spaces near the house.
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The landscaping
is mature with massive oak, maple, and evergreen pine trees. Spring blooming
azaleas and rhododendrons are followed by summer blooming day lilies.
Flowering ground cover, ferns, hostas, and large boulders accentuate the
beauty of the yard.
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A 4.5 car garage (42 x 24) was built in 1998, its architecture designed to complement the home. It has a raised concrete border (3 feet wide) across the inside - perfect for storing lawn equipment, bikes, etc. |
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The rear entrance
includes concrete aggregate walkways, ground cover, flowering shrubs,
and a redwood deck and sitting area.
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The guest house (newly renovated in 1998) includes 2 bedrooms, and
a bath, living room, kitchenette, game room/office. Spacious at 1,440 sq. ft., it is perfect for weekend guests, in-law quarters, or the children's au pair. |
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The large grassed side front and side yards have an underground sprinkler system, with water pumped from the lake. Several locations could be used as a tennis court site. |
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The side yard includes a concrete kidney-shaped pool (20 x 50), 6 foot diameter whirlpool spa, and aggregate patio located just to the west of the home. The whirlpool, with separate plumbing, can be used year round. The pool area is completely enclosed with a black wrought iron fence and accessed by three gates. |
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The sunroom opens onto the lake. The rebuilt brick stairway leads from the home to the lakeside. |
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The dock extends from the private sandy beach and sunning deck. It has running water and is equipped with both 220v and 100v electrical. A solid concrete seawall lines the 170 feet of lake frontage. |
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Spring Lake
is a boater's delight for all water sports. It flows into the Grand River
and into Lake Michigan (only 30 minutes away) at Grand Haven.
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Other Pertinent Information:
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Community Links:
Property address:
2931 Judson Road
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(click here for map)Price: $1,925,000 US
Available: NowContact:
- Larry Prelesnik
Email: franprell@hotmail.com
- Telephone: 616-847-3993
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