Stately Italianate Victorian manor located in the heart of downtown Alpena, Mi. Built in 1880, and formerly abandoned, many original period details have been painstakingly preserved and brought back to life over the last 10 years. 1 block from Alpena's artistic and historic downtown. 1 block from Bay View Park, Band Shell outdoor events venue, municipal boat harbor - all on the coast of Lake Huron. Original walnut trim offers a sense of worldly charm, chandeliers dangle like bejeweled earrings, various hand-painted murals on ceilings and walls, hardwood floors, two-story receiving foyer and grand staircase, leaded glass windows, 3 bay windows, 3 fireplaces, round turret, 10-ft. ceilings, 2 full baths, kitchen, sitting room/breakfast nook, library, mud/laundry room, formal dining room, living room, great room/play room, hobby room, basement (unfinished, warm & dry), attic storage, garage (detached, dry, unheated), fenced yard, landscaping (perennials, original lilac, rose, spirea, and honeysuckle), Hugelkultur raised vegetable garden beds. A first floor main bedroom retreat is located in the former Formal Parlor of the home and includes an adjoining bath, double-sided closet, vanity, fireplace, sitting area, and balcony overlooking the backyard and patio. 2 additional bedrooms are located on the 2nd level with additional options to transition other rooms to bedrooms. Approx. room dimensions are as follows: Kitchen: 15 x 10 Dining Room: 13 x 14 Living Room: 27 x 13 Sitting Room/Breakfast Nook: 9 x 12 Library: 14 x 9 Mud Room/Laundry: 6 x 12 Receiving Foyer: 8 x 13 Great Room: 13 x 17 Hobby Room: 12 x 15 Main Bedroom Retreat: 22 x 17 (plus round sitting area) Bedroom #2: 13 x 11 Bedroom #3: 14 x 13 Main Level Bath: 10 x 9 2nd Level Bath: 9 x 10 Attic Storage: 21 x 17 Upper staircase landing: 6 x 11 2nd Level back hall: 9 x 6 The next caretaker of this home will have fun making it their own, carrying on with reviving more period detail, and/or creating a safe retreat from a busy world. Heat: steam boiler, new in 2010, original cast iron radiators Water Heater: new five years ago City water/sewer Driveway adjoins neighboring property (not shared) Kitchen appliances included (all new in 2010) Washer & Dryer included (located on main floor) Showings begin Thursday, October 1. Cash & pre-approved buyers. Will work with buyer’s agents. Call and leave a message for Mary Beth, or Email inspiringatown@gmail.com to schedule a tour.
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