MLS# 50174752 Property Type: Single Family Active
Perfectly located right in the heart of Gwinn you will find a beautifully appointed Historic Home offering spacious living for a large family with the bonus of Professional Office Space with a reception area and up to 10 rooms with it's own bath. Supreme construction with a three foot thick foundation of poured concrete and 11 inch steel I Beams support the building which was originally built as the C.C.I. Hospital in Gwinn. There are six bedrooms, with three of them having their own private full bathrooms. There are four full bathrooms, three half bathrooms for a total of seven bathrooms. A nice den with pocket doors could also be used as a home office, a kids playroom, a study or library. The Master Bedroom has a walk in closet so big it could almost be a room itself. The Master Bath is impressive with a giant ceramic accessible shower fit for a king or queen. A great and unexpected surprise awaits in the Master with a bright and sunny 3 seasons room giving opportunity to enjoy the sun's rays even when it's cool outside maybe reading a good book with coffee and another purpose may be to start some seedlings for a summer full of flowers and vegetables. A giant Rec Room lends itself to countless fun with friends and family enjoying the Wet Bar, watching sports and movies on the Big Screen TV (included), or playing games. The kids will love the room to run around. A room in the lower level was once and still can be a Laboratory, but is now being used as a workshop and hobby room. A no worry Metal Roof covers the home. Far beyond $100,000 of improvements to the home have recently been completed with no expense spared for the quality of materials and installed by professionals. The updates focused on energy efficiency from top to bottom. Rest assured the home is well maintained knowing that $60,000 has been spent on new windows, $18,000 on a new boiler and water heater plus $10,000 for a new privacy fence for your huge back yard helping with security of kids and pets. You will appreciate that there has been extensive electrical and plumbing updates, a new sump pump, new carpeting, fireplace and chimney work. As you enter the home you are greeted by an Elegant Foyer which has its own convenient half bath and spectacular chandelier. The Living Room stretches along most of the North side of the home and a Wood Fireplace is the focal point of the space recently renewed with sheik modern masonry above the mantle. There is a formal dining room leading to the kitchen with space for an eat-in table or breakfast nook. Corian Counters are illuminated with LED under cabinet lighting and the ceramic backsplash is highlighted with hand painted tiles of UP native Flowers and plants by Artist Arielle Headly. Perched on the top floor is a tremendous large open area that lends itself to being a great walk through attic, a gym, play area and more. Come and see for yourself. A nice family home, start your own successful business or rent out space. Come and see Today!
You will love the Prime location of this property. Kids can walk or ride bikes to the school or park. The Escanaba River flows around the park and is a nice place to fish and also has a canoe and Kayak Launch Site. The entire Forsyth Township region is loaded with lakes, rivers, trails and is Famous for recreational opportunities. The Sawyer International Airport is only a few minutes away. Across the street is the Gwinn Clubhouse used for generations as a fun place for kids and teens to gather, hold meetings, host clubs and other community activities. The previous owner used the commercial space for a Dental Office. With all the room and amenities this Real Estate has the possibilities are endless. A Bed and Breakfast seems to be a natural fit having 3 bedrooms with full private bathrooms. You could also rent the Commercial area for extra income. Hardwood floors remain underneath much of the carpeting. The home sits on the lots allowing for a great big back yard. Own some history!
Listing Provided Courtesy of BRIAN OLSON - NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAND BROKERS
