Beautiful South Haven Estate
Located on Lake Michigan

The beautiful Marwood Estate, a gracious lakefront Georgian Colonial, is one of the magnificiently developed estates, built in the early 1920s and has been beautifully refurbished. The house itself is located on 199' of matchless, private Lake Michigan shoreline with newly constructed stairs to the beach. This house has so many features which most houses today just do not have.

Recently offered, this beautiful Georgian colonial offers, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, a graceful circular staircase, grand entrance, formal dining room, library/office, formal living room, porch/den, eat-in gourmet kitchen, gym, western bar/great room for a total of 5,626 square feet of living area. There are floor-level windows throughout that give cheer and warmth throughout the home. The grounds have been beautifully landscaped, brick walks and terrace and underground sprinkler system. Four generous gas fireplaces and one wood stove give cheer and warmth to the living room, foyer, kitchen, porch and western bar and a fifth, wood burning fireplace located in the cottage overlooking Lake Michigan.

The first level includes a beautiful dining room with floor-level windows overlooking both the lake and the front. A perfect setting for those who like to entertain. Very lovely living room with a beautiful gas fireplace and floor-level windows to the south, east and west. A cozy den or study with built in bookshelf and cabinets, facing east with floor level windows.

The kitchen is a gourmet chef's delight! You will love this bright and cheery kitchen with a beautiful fireplace and large bay window facing the lake. All new granite countertops, GE Profile gas cook top with a Viking down draft exhaust fan, Jenn-Air electric double oven, microwave, "Sub-Zero" refrigerator and wonderful hickory hard wood floors. The eating area overlooks the lakeside and deck. Additional eating space is at the large island, complete with bar sink. The laundry is complete with "Maytag Neptune" washer & dryer, built-in fold -down ironing board and wash basin. A charming Half bath with small window, located, just off the mud room and the kitchen.

Attached 6 car garage, complete with heated floors! A man's dream to include 15' ceilings, pine siding, built in cabinets, 2 separate garage door entrances with a section off two-car section with central air conditioning and enclosed stairs to a private guest quarters/western bar. This garage is even large enough to store a most boats or a motor home.

The second level includes a very spacious Master Bedroom with a private Full Bath, which includes a corner whirlpool tub and lake view. This room features his, hers walk-in closets, wall-to-wall carpet and six windows to the south, east and west. The Master II Bedroom is very charming with domed ceiling, 4 closets, and newly remolded Full Bath. A perfect guest room for families with children. The other 2 bedrooms are smaller and very quaint, both located lakeside. Bath III has a wonderful lake view, whirlpool tub, a very large shower with a five showerheads all temperature controlled with built in sound system! Bath IV, a small cozy bath with a rustic design.

Also on the second level is a spacious Gym for the busy executive! Complete with two-way fireplace, wood floors, and mirrored wall closets, built in sound system with floor padding for the gymnast.

Built over the garage is the Ultimate Western Bar/Great Room with built-in home theater and sound system and a huge moose chandelier. A must see, complete with cedar walls, pine floors, domed ceilings, a mini kitchen that includes a beverage center, dishwasher, microwave, bar sink with disposal and granite counter tops. Attached is an 8' x 16.3 balcony/deck and the best view of the Lake and surroundings. The sunsets are magnificent!

Included with the property is a Cottage. The cozy cottage with wood floors, wood burning fireplace and built-in beer cooler with 2 taps for entertaining. Attached 1,500 square foot cedar deck, workshop area, and 2-car garage overlooking the lake. This is the place everyone loves because of its charm!

This beautiful property is located approximately one and one half miles south of the City of South Haven, in a suburban area of South Haven Township and within the South Haven School District. The house has good linkage to I-96 located within two and half miles northeast connecting to Grand Rapids, 60 miles north, Benton Harbor & St. Joseph 20 miles to the south and 94 to Chicago, 120 miles to the west. Due east, Kalamazoo is located approximately 40 miles. As for airports, there are 3 options located approximately 1 hour from residence, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and South Bend, IN. Chicago Midway is just 2 hours away.

Asking price: $2,100,000.00