234 Marshall St Allegan, MI 49010

Welcome to Quoin Rose (named after rose colored quoin stones)! This is a historically significant home and was one of the first brick homes on Marshall St (on Allegan's trading trail). She was expanded in 2001 and covers four city lots. Plenty of room for family and friends as well as a back yard that is spectacular! Kalamazoo River frontage and just a block to downtown Allegan's zip line/new library. Roughly $400,000 invested since purchase. There are seven rooms that would make ideal office space for remote work or homeschooling. Whether you work from home, raise children, are retired, or just want to enjoy the unique character of this artfully designed home, Quoin Rose is ideally suited for your lifestyle with urban convenience, wilderness sports and arts/culinary opportunities. Quoin Rose isn't just a home, Quoin Rose is a 119 year love affair with hardwood floors, brick exteriors, rose colored stones, hand cast tiles, a cozy iron insert in the 1903 fireplace, thick original oak floors and a spacious glass-walled dining room where a family or individual can craft a legacy of unforgettable memories. Precious, calming water falls, and a small pool where koi rise to your hand; spectacular views and irresistible trails that sweep you down through a hardwood forest to greet the cool waters of the Kalamazoo in the morning. Quoin Rose comes with a heart. Sanded and re-finished oak floors, fresh paint throughout, a new set of LG washer/dryer units installed in the second floor laundry room (high capacity, state of the art digital units with steam/flow technology and wi-fi for control from your mobile device)! The set is also energy efficient with multiple-nozzle spray technology. This brings the list of high-end, never used, major appliances at quoin rose to four! Refrigerator is Samsung stainless steel 28.2 CF with french doors and a chest freezer pull out. Other additions include a brand new high gourmet double stacked LG oven (traditional or convection), and brand new, built-in, 8 jet jacuzzi tub. There is an air freshener/filter unit running all the time to condition the empty home as well as a humidifier running in the basement to keep everything fresh and dry. Home is 100% move-in ready with dedicated in-home theater/built-in surround sound and leather reclining seats, plus a FURNISHED exercise room. Included in the sale is a $3,000 ADT direct-wired security system, heated double garage that flows beautifully with home design, custom made 200+ bottle below ground wine cellar, authentic American tin ceiling rolled from 19th century original press plates.
For sports:
10 minutes from TWO downhill ski resorts
5 minutes from one of the most beautiful champion golf courses (The Lynx) and restaurant in the lower peninsula.
5 minutes from a custom designed challenging mountain biking course.
5 minutes from the sports complex, snow groomed each winter for cross country skiing. 15 minutes from over 30 miles of cross country skiing in the Allegan Forest, or 30 miles of trails, open to hike or horseback ride.
7 minute drive to the Allegan Snowmobile Club and access to hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails..
Located right on Mill Lake, served by the Kalamazoo River with over 100 feet of wooded frontage for canoe, kayak, fishing or other water sports. You can easily paddle to Lake Michigan and Saugatuck from Quoin Rose.
5 minute walk to the riverfront zip line. 10 minutes to the entire Ropes Course indoor adventure, amusement and party facility.
20 minutes from Lake Michigan public beaches.
One block from the city's public pickle ball courts.
One block from Rossman Park and public labyrinth.
5 minute walk to a free public frisbee golf course
5 minute walk to a free public basketball court
5 minute walk to a free public skateboard and rollerblade park
5 minute walk to the public splash pad for children, the open gas fire pit for adults.
For the arts:
5 minute walk to Allegan's historical riverfront, location of many festivals and live music throughout the year.
5 minute walk to the outdoor amphitheater and gazebo, the site of live musical performances throughout the summer.
5 minute walk to the Griswold Performing Arts Auditorium
5 minute walk to newly expanded Allegan public library.
5 minute walk to the Allegan Historic Antique District.
For convenience and safety:
5 minute drive to Borgess Hospital
5 minute walk to Allegan Country/City Police
All public schools within walking distance. Allegan public schools bus stop is one block away.
5 minute walk to the largest grocery store in the city
5 minute walk to the pharmacy
5 minute walk to the weekly farmer's market.
For Cuisine and nightlife:
5 minute walk to two craft breweries and excellent restaurants.
Schaendorf Brewing company and Tantrick Brewing Company both offer "walk-away" cups of beer to take with your friends on your stroll though the social district, down the historic riverfront walk. Take a craft beer and join your friends for some live music on the water (you can SEE this from Quoin Rose).
Marshall Street:
As a main thoroughfare through Allegan, Marshall street offers this clear advantage: Allegan often receives over 100 inches of snow per year. Roads closed for days. Never in my 30 years of living there has Marshall street been closed for snow. It is the first street plowed.