3277 Estates Dr Saint Joseph, MI 49085

This meticulous New England style cedar shake one owner home has a wonderful floor plan and attention to detail like no other. Upon entering the gracious foyer to the left is a home office with access to a full bath which one could use as a main floor bedroom if desired, The foyer also houses two coat closets for visiting guest or homeowner. There are wood floors throughout the main level as well as 10' ceiling and full crown moldings. The large foyer leads to the living room and formal dining area with a wood burning fireplace. The dining area allows the table to be expanded into the foyer for large dinner gatherings. Beyond this area is the family room, casual dining area and kitchen. In the family room, a fireplace has been removed and an entertainment center with television and sound system have been installed, but could be converted back. This whole area has handsome beams across the ceiling. The kitchen has stainless KitchenAid appliances including a 36" gas cooktop with warming drawer. The family room has French doors opening onto the grand 27'3" x 11'2" screen porch for family room can be opened to accommodate the breeze to flow into the home. There is another door in the kitchen allowing access tot the porch giving good circular flow of space for entertaining. Off the family room is a butler's pantry with numerous shelves and a closet for storage. A side front door and garage door give access to the mud room with coat closet and multiple storage closets for each younger member of the family. The powder room is located in this area. All sinks and toilets are St. Thomas with all faucets and plumbing being from Grohe or Newport Brass. There is a three car garage with additional storage. The staircase in the foyer area leads to the second floor and is very open to the main level with a rectangular landing area with spindles giving clear vision to the main floor. The entire second floor has wood floors, except the bathrooms, and 8' ceilings with crown moldings. There are four bedrooms here including a jack n' jill suite with marble tops and tile floors. A third bedroom was formerly a screen porch converted in 2008 with a wall of windows with plantation shutters and window seats with storage underneath plus a closet with built-ins. There is a hall bath with shower and toilet closet. The master suite is a very spacious and comfortable with the adjacent study with built-in bookshelves. Adjoining is a spectacular master bath with soak tub, large Euro glass shower with rain head and regular shower heads plus steam sprays, double pedestal sinks and marble floors and separate toilet closets. The very sizable California walk-in closet with marble topped island built-in dresser serves as a dressing area. This master suite has its own sound system. There is a large laundry room with shelves, folding and hanging area on this level. The home is completed by a well finished 1386 sq. ft basement done in the same standard as the main and upper. This area has nine foot ceilings and consists of a media room with large retractable screen, game room area with egress window, a fifth bedroom and full bath. The home has two heating and air systems and two hot water heaters. This unique home with much custom detail has many windows allowing much natural light and air to flow and is very tastefully decorated in light neutral tones with handsome window treatments, hardware, lighting fixtures and various appointments. It is a true statement of refined elegance both inside and out.