745 Touraine Ave East Lansing, MI 48823

Welcome home to the House of Gables! This is a rare opportunity to own one of Glencairn neighborhoods original homes that set the stage for becoming one of the area's finest locations. This home was one of the first 4 model homes built to help get this Collegeville Neighborhood established. It was built in 1929, and has been meticulously maintained and improved by the current owners since they purchased in 1987, so first time to market since then. The home was professionally remodeled in 2004 with an addition designed to match the original construction, and added first and second floor finished space which expanded the footprint to allow the creation of a fabulous second floor master bedroom suite with master bath to die for, (click on link to see full information) the creation of a first floor spacious laundry/mud room, and the expansion/remodel of the professionally designed kitchen and patio breezeway to the newer 2 car garage complete with walk up attic storage space. Gardeners will appreciate the perennial gardens that provide color all season, and seller has only reserved a few of her special plantings. A private rear deck and way-back patio, allow the backyard time spent to be truly special as the landscaping won't disappoint. It's a wow!
Some of the recent improvements include;
All newer windows, Jimmerson roof 1996 (tear off), Ayers B- Dry whole basement waterproofing system, high-end smoke detectors wired in, hard surface countertops, Kitchen remodel in 2004 includes special ceramic tiles from approx. 1860 and tastefully decorated in white, Gas living room fireplace and newer slider to deck. Some other features; Hardwood floor including under living room carpet, under-cabinet kitchen lighting, newer GFA furnace and newer central air, a fun "Telephone Room" off the front foyer, master bedroom suite features a large walk in closet with built ins galore including window seat, 2 full updated baths and first floor half bath, lower level rec. room, hobby room, workshop tool room, and furnace room. Concrete driveway was replaced in 2004 when the new addition was created. No expense was spared in creating this House of Gables, and you will truly enjoy your opportunity to see such a rare and special home.