2615 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Welcome to an iconic landmark home of Grand Rapids. Built in 1940, this home has witnessed Grand Rapids grow from a small town to the metropolis that it is today. It boasts 5,300 sq feet, 5 beds, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-stall attached garage, and stately lion emblems that frame the 1.65 acre estate!

You will probably recognize it. It is one of those homes you drive by and wish you could take a peak inside. The opportunity has finally arrived. Loved for two generations of families, this home is now ready to have a third family call it their home. You know you are walking into a magical place when you stroll up the slate pathway, stand at the solid oak door, and look up to find engraved in stone above the threshold, ''God Bless This Home''. Enter into a world caught in time, where contractors were not hired, but artisans did the work. No details were overlooked. The experience continues when you open the front door where you will see the wooden beams accented by hand-painted ceilings and a staircase that takes your breath away. The foyer opens to the oversized living room with windows that go from floor to ceiling and French doors that lead out to the covered front porch - a place to sit, relax and watch the world go by.

A breathtaking, hand-carved gas fireplace will bring a smile to your lips. The built-in organ ties itself to the charms hung on the wall in the foyer to bring the warmth of music throughout the home. A few steps away, you will be inspired in the sunroom, with its custom tile and hand-hewn beams that set the stage for this magical moment. Original light fixtures have been carefully preserved where they cast sunlight dancing across the floor.

The formal dining room boasts gorgeous walnut paneling that brings sophistication and elegance to every meal. Just a step away is a sitting area that flanks the kitchen. This room lends itself perfectly to remove the wall that separates the two spaces so that you you can build your dream kitchen and at the same time, still hold on to the touches of the past with the beautifully detailed built-in buffet that was constructed by hand here in Grand Rapids! With a bath down the hall, additional storage area, and the attached carriage-style 3-stall garage, your smile never leaves. There is even a second set of stairs that was formerly used to access the servants quarters upstairs and the lower level.

The lower level boasts a huge, family room, tall ceilings, and metal covered windows that can simply be removed when you are ready to use the space and want additional light.

Homes like this are timeless. Built at the top of their class back then, they still hold up today. This is when quality and craftsmanship never go out of style. Where slate roofs, plaster walls, and lions not only capture ones imagination, but also ones heart.

Welcome home.