If you are going to buy a home, you would do right to buy one that a good builder crafted for himself! This family home on 9 acres is a newly built replica of a One-Room Schoolhouse, with all of the features of a modern day luxury home. It was thoughtfully positioned atop a hill with breathtaking views of the countryside and is situated across the street from the largest wooden frame church East of the Mississippi in the community of Parnell. It was hand-crafted in 2012 for a 6 person family to specifications from research at the Decatur, MI library with guidance from the Michigan One Room Schoolhouse Association.Everything in this home is tastefully crafted - from the cabinets with 12 foot marble countertop to the authentic cast iron Number 4 school bell in the lighted Cupola. The builder painstakingly created dozens of bookcases, shelves, custom window seats and white wainscot trim totaling more than a mile of handmade finishing. The lights were repurposed from schoolhouses in New York and the porcelain antique tiles were recycled from some of Boston's historical homes. The color scheme has different shades of blue and green hues which match the hayfield in the Spring and Summer, along with the daytime sky. All of this can be enjoyed from the three season screened in porch.The stone hearth fireplace is particularly stunning - it emits tremendous heat and emotes comfort on the cold Michigan winter nights. The three stall garage is 38 x 29 and directly behind it is a partially finished, heated hobby/craft room or wood shop. The main floor master suite has walk-in closet, fireplace and a large master bath with a claw foot tub and a walk in shower. The kitchen has a built in Miehle coffee maker and warmer.
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