Description
Absolutely gorgeous turn-of-the century 3 story home in Benton Harbor's Historic District. The original woodwork in this home is fabulous w/ a beautiful open staircase, columns dividing the rooms & all hardwood floors throughout. Original oak & maple floors & wood trim on main floor. Original leaded windows in front windows. The formal dining room features a gorgeous chandelier & tall ceilings. The family room offers a gas fireplace, & leads to a living room w/gorgeous tiger oak trim & huge bay window area original to the home. Third level has guest quarters w/ a separate outdoor entrance complete w/ a studio kitchen rec/family room, bedroom, & bathroom. Original staircase exists but closed off.Kitchen & Sunroom floors and wooden bookshelves in den are made out of Benton Harbor HS woodbleacher gymnasium seats. Upper bathroom floor came from a school in the St. Joseph school system. Many improvements since ownership include: 2021 a new furnace in quest quarters on third level. Various flowerbeds / beds include: Strawberries, Asparagus, Raspberry flower beds, wildflowers, Ferns, Peonies & Columbine, Daffodils, Forsythia & Spirea, Spring Flowering Dwarf Trees, & Two Red Buds. Only blocks from downtown & the beaches of Lake Michigan. The possibilities are endless. Current owners have always wanted to build a boardwalk to Ox Creek and there is enough acreage for a garage and/or pool. Chest freezer in kitchen stays. Appliances on 3rd level are also included with sale. Wood trim and misc. wood pieces in basement stay. Upper level has replacement windows. Original windows are in basement.
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3BEDS
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2.66ACRES
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3BATHS
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11/2 BATHS
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3,626SQFT
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$55$/SQFT
Description
Absolutely gorgeous turn-of-the century 3 story home in Benton Harbor's Historic District. The original woodwork in this home is fabulous w/ a beautiful open staircase, columns dividing the rooms & all hardwood floors throughout. Original oak & maple floors & wood trim on main floor. Original leaded windows in front windows. The formal dining room features a gorgeous chandelier & tall ceilings. The family room offers a gas fireplace, & leads to a living room w/gorgeous tiger oak trim & huge bay window area original to the home. Third level has guest quarters w/ a separate outdoor entrance complete w/ a studio kitchen rec/family room, bedroom, & bathroom. Original staircase exists but closed off.Kitchen & Sunroom floors and wooden bookshelves in den are made out of Benton Harbor HS woodbleacher gymnasium seats. Upper bathroom floor came from a school in the St. Joseph school system. Many improvements since ownership include: 2021 a new furnace in quest quarters on third level. Various flowerbeds / beds include: Strawberries, Asparagus, Raspberry flower beds, wildflowers, Ferns, Peonies & Columbine, Daffodils, Forsythia & Spirea, Spring Flowering Dwarf Trees, & Two Red Buds. Only blocks from downtown & the beaches of Lake Michigan. The possibilities are endless. Current owners have always wanted to build a boardwalk to Ox Creek and there is enough acreage for a garage and/or pool. Chest freezer in kitchen stays. Appliances on 3rd level are also included with sale. Wood trim and misc. wood pieces in basement stay. Upper level has replacement windows. Original windows are in basement.