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Property address:
8 Elizabeth St.
Grand Haven, Michigan
49417
USA
Map Location
Selling Price (USD): $695,000
Living area (Sq. Ft.): 3430
Number of Bedrooms: 2+
Number of Bathrooms: 2.5
Lot Size: .58 acres
Year Built: 2000
Monthly Utility Cost (USD): $214
Property Web Site:
www.AmericanHome-LandRealty.com
What makes it Green:
Nestled deep in the wooded sand dunes on a private, secluded lot less than a mile from Lake Michigan
and in walking distance of the quaint downtown of Grand Haven, sits a home unlike any other.
It is a home built for luxury and for near-zero maintenance. But more than anything else, it
is a home created for beautiful, easy comfort. When combined with the unique design and attention
detail found most often in the homes and buildings of Europe, you get a house that cannot be found
anywhere else. Conceived by retired construction engineer Frans Jungslager, a man who is as precise
as he is passionate, the home embodies a sense of durability by design. Along with a well-known
architect, Frans designed the house over a period of time while doing extensive research and had
it built in 2000 as a retirement home for himself and his wife, creating a space that cultivates
a sense of warmth and comfort.
Still, European sensibilities are the foundation of the house design
and construction and the minimalist mantra that pervades both the structure and the aesthetic
sensibility begins with the exterior. The stucco like exterior insulated finishing system is
zero maintenance and along with the vinyl clad Pella windows eliminates the need for any exterior
painting. The professionally designed landscaping offers a natural setting and no lawn eliminates
the need for maintenance. The 30 year warranty on the seamless metal composite, dramatically sloping
roof, eliminates the snow accumulation and has no gutters or downspouts to clean or maintain.
The snow-melting brick pavers walkway eliminate the need for snow shoveling. People feel drawn
to the space and instantly feel comfortable from the first moment they step into the foyer.
Guests enter the house through 8 foot high, double custom wood doors that lead into a 19 foot
foyer. Large windows showcase the heated floor of brick pavers which match the exterior entry
walkway, a brick lighted planter and lighted photo gallery add clean but personal design elements
as guest ascend the stairs to the main floor of the home. The living room and dining area opens
into a space with a soaring 17 foot foot sloping ceiling.
The floor is quarter-sawn maple hardwood with inlaid wool carpeting. The entertainment system consists of 10 Bose speakers and Sony components,
built into a flush, concealed TV cabinet. The energy efficient ceramic log fireplace is capable of
heating the home and serves as the centerpiece of the entertaining area. It is framed by a granite
hearth with a floating seating area; nearby, French doors open to a large deck built into the hill,
complete with a natural gas grill and built in seating. The European-style kitchen, designed by a
Certified Kitchen Design specialist, is one of the crowning gems of the home. The custom-built
cabinetry made by the German Company Leicht has matching fronts for cabinetry and appliances.
A wall mounted Gaggenau convection oven and matching microwave enclosure match the stainless steel
interior dishwasher, and the Halogen and standard element cook top which is framed in the Corian
countertop.
The Sub Zero refrigerator and it's remotely located freezer drawers complete the
appliances, and the large island with a bar sink has a custom granite top. The washer &
dryer
are the energy efficient side by side Swedish ASKO front loading units. All lighting is controlled
by a multiple scene present lighting system with remote control. It even comes complete with an
elevator to allow easy access designed for maximum pampering. The house was recently tested for
energy efficiency and received the highest rating possible 5+ stars. In fact the design of the house
and the energy efficiency of the equipment enables the house to achieve the 15% better than code goal
of the 5 Star Homes Program. This is truly a "one of a kind" house that instill awe in all who walk
through this home.
Garage-Carport: Yes
Garage-Carport Type: Garage-Attached
Number of Cars: 2
Garage Area (Sq. Ft.): 754
Heating: Gas radiant heat w/15 zones, Energy efficient ceramic log fireplace.
Cooling: Forced Air
Energy Source: Natural Gas
Water Source: City Water
Windows: Pella vinyl clad Low-E
Insulation: 6" walls filled with "foam in place" environmentally friendly Icynene Foam
insulation. In addition, a two inch rigid insulation panel was placed over the exterior sheathing
under the finished wall material. The sloping composite metal roof consists of only two sections
and has no penetrations. Teh roof has 10" "foam in place" Icynene Insulation in all areas including
the overhangs & soffits.
Seller Contact Info:
Name: Roger Roe - REALTOR®
Address: 15801 Fendt Farm Drive
City: Holland
State: MI
Zip Code: 49424
Country: USA
Phone: 616.299.2771
Fax: 616.796.9784
E-Mail:
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