$6,137,555
Saugatuck, MI 49453
MLS# 20041591
Status: Sold
5 beds | 7 baths | 8365 sqft
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Property Description
Perched on 447 feet of beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront with another 658 feet of frontage on the Kalamazoo River, this 8365 square foot home sits like a lighthouse overlooking the beautiful waters of the Great Lakes. In fact, it has become a navigational aide to boaters looking for the Kalamazoo River entrance since it's visible from miles out on the water. Designed to resemble a boat by Chicago architect John Tilton, the house was built by members of the Denison family - original owners of mega yacht builder Broward Yachts. Broward founder Frank Denison opened the company's second plant in Saugatuck on the edge of the Kalamazoo river in 1977, turning out several boats a year until 2000 when the company was sold to new owners who relocated their operations to Florida.
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Location Property Info
County: Allegan
Street #: 3574
Street Name: Saugatuck Beach
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49453
Zip (4): 9611
Area: Holland/Saugatuck - H
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $7,500,000
Current Price: $6,137,555
Listing Date: 2020-10-03
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 7.31
Lot Square Footage: 318424
Lot Dimensions: 200x200x279x658x447
Year Built: 1990
Road Frontage: 200
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 3
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 17
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 8365
SqFt Above Grade: 8365
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 7
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Saugatuck-Douglas
# of Outbuildings: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 032000400700
Taxable Value: 2504981
SEV: 2678600
For Tax Year: 2020
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 111562
Tax Year: 2019
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Remarks Misc
Directions: Holland St. (Washington St) to 66th N. to gate at curve. Listing agent must be present for all showings.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2021-08-31
Sold Date: 2021-11-10
Sold Price: $6,137,555
Sold Price/SqFt: 733.72
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 1105
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 2500
Total Baths Above Grade: 7
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 3
Main Half Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 5865
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Guest House
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 1327
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Exterior Material: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Metal
Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows; Screens
Substructure: Michigan Basement; Partial
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public; Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry
Fireplace: Family Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning; Other
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Garage Door Opener; Wet Bar; Window Treatments
Appliances: Built in Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Rented
Heat Source: Electric; Geothermal
Heat Type: Heat Pump
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Ground Cover
Other Structures: Guest House
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Water; Outbuilding 1 Bathroom; Outbuilding 1 Heated; Outbuilding 1 Insulated
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Private
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 3 to 5 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Driving up to the house through hundreds of acres of gently rolling forested dunes, the boat-like design is subtle but once you see it, you see it. Much of the surrounding land is now protected, meaning it is protected from future development. Wildlife is abundant, with deer, eagles, heron, and more making regular appearances.
Visitors arrive under the carport that joins this stunning sand castle to the west with the beautifully appointed guest house to the east. Below, a tunnel connects the two and provides access to the underground parking garage which keep cars from spoiling the spectacular view.
Inside, there isn't a bad seat in the house. Directly ahead, the livingroom's two-story high ceilings provide abundant breathing room, while the rounded front of the home features a two-story bank of windows - complete with a second story seating area and a 180-degree view of Lake Michigan.
In nearly every direction, windows provide a stunning view of the lake or the surrounding dunes. The home sits on 7.31 acres, seemingly steps from the water's edge. Construction was completed before the state passed the Michigan Dunes Protection Act, allowing it to sit much closer to the shoreline than would be possible now.
Inside, the yacht-like feel to the home continues. Smaller windows resemble portholes, while the main floor master suite, surrounded by even more windows, resembles the fantail of a classic cruiser. Just inside the two-story bank of windows, upper and lower seating areas provide passengers and crew with a commanding view of passing boat traffic, incredible West Michigan sunsets, and miles of beach to the north and south.
Nearly 4000 square feet of outdoor porch provide the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful summer day, while the home's huge private beach gives residents and guests plenty of space to walk the beach in search of sea glass, play in the sand, or park a beach chair and enjoy the view.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Room | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Family Room | Upper |
| Living Room | Main |
| Den | Main |
| Laundry | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | Main |
| Bathroom 2 | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Bedroom 3 | Main |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper |
| Bedroom 5 | Upper |
Seller's Disclosure Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Listing Agent: Andrea Crossman
Last Updated: November - 23 - 2022
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