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A TROPHY ESTATE READY TO BECOME A B&B
Historically significant, private estate in Lapeer
450 Davis Lake Road, Lapeer, MI, USA 48446
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At A Glance
- Number Of Bedrooms: 5
- Number Of Bathrooms 3
- Square footage: 3,554
- Lot Size: 23 Acres
- Innkeeper Quarters: Yes
Price: $748,500
Constructed in 1865 by one of the original city founders, Ward A. Jennings, the home was known as the “Jennings Mansion.”
Considered the finest home ever constructed in Lapeer, it was moved in the late 1990s to its current site, where it sits on a modern 1990s block foundation, integrated with the original foundationās “cut block stone” veneer. The home has had only three owners over the last 155 years and is truly a “trophy Estate”.
Restoration includes:
- Updated mechanicals
- Updated foundation
- Updated utilities
A ready-to-occupy residential property with pre-approved B&B zoning, the estate is a magnificent example of mid-19th Century Victorian Italianate architecture. Nearly all of its original charm and vintage character have been retained throughout loving restoration of:
- Italian āBlack Marbleā hearth fireplace (a unique and very rare material)
- Deep cut crown moldings
- Inlay and parquet hardwood floors
- Original hand-crafted staircase
- Copper roof treatments
- Custom millwork and construction with 2.5ā x 6ā framing
- Elaborate hardware and original unpainted trim.
- Caretakerās suite perfect as innkeeper quarters.
Zoning allows for B&B operations
Current residential zoning classification will allow for a bed and breakfast, owner/occupant-operated. Potential for church/reception/wedding venue. Hobby vineyard, hobby stables.
Convenient rural Lapeer site
The estate is very private, occupying a commanding location at the end of a winding and gated private driveway lined with historically-inspired lamp posts. Although secluded and wooded, it is only one mile from Lapeerās McLaren Hospital and only a half-mile off M-24.
Furnishings are negotiable.
3% Co-Broker Offering.
Privately-guided tours with a knowledgeable tour guide familiar with the property are provided for qualified purchasers.
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About Lapeer
Folklore claims Lapeer was derived from the naming of the south branch of the Flint River, which flows northwestward in Lapeer County. French and Indian traders frequently passed over this section of the county and through the river, ultimately naming the city for the stone that lay at the river bottom. In French, stone is called “la pierre”; the English pronunciation of these words gives Lapeer. The river was named Flint, synonymous with stone. Lapeer is in the Detroit and Flint market area and is on the Amtrak trail between Chicago and Lake Huron.
Lapeer, Michigan has a humid continental climate with cool to cold winters and beautiful warm summers. The average temperature in January is between 27Ā°F (-2.8Ā°C) and 16.5Ā°F (-8.6Ā°C) while the average temperature in July is between 59Ā°F (15Ā°C) and 82Ā°F (28Ā°C)1. In March, Lapeer experiences an average high temperature of 43Ā°F (6Ā°C) and an average low temperature of 25Ā°F (-4Ā°C)2.
Lapeer Michigan has a lot of history, culture, and nature to offer.
- Lapeer is the county seat of Lapeer County and has a population of about 9,000 people1. It is a small but friendly community that values its heritage and traditions.
- There are many historic buildings and landmarks, such as the John and Rosetta Lee House2, the Piety Hill Historic District2, and the Lapeer County Courthouse1. You can learn more about the cityās past at the Lapeer County Historical Society2.
- Lapeer has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with the Lapeer City Gallery 1942 showcasing local artists and the PIX Theatre hosting live performances and movies. You can also enjoy festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Lapeer Days Festival, the Winterfest, and the Farmers Market.
- The outdoor recreation opportunities are many, with parks, trails, and lakes nearby. You can visit Rotary Park2 for a picnic or a playground, Fick Farms2 for fresh produce and animals, or Lake Nepessing for fishing and boating. You can also explore the Flint River, which runs through the city.
- Lapeer is conveniently located near major cities like Flint, Detroit, and Lansing. You can easily access highways, airports, and public transportation to get around. You can also enjoy the benefits of a low cost of living, a good school system, and a safe environment.
Lapeer is a great place to live if you are looking for a small town with big-city amenities. It has something for everyone, whether you are interested in history, art, nature, or entertainment.
CASTLE IN THE COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST INN
Allegan, Michigan
340 M-40, Allegan 49010 410-422-0013
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- Marilyn Bushnell
- 410-422-0013
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At A Glance
- Number Of Bedrooms: 10
- Number Of Bathrooms: X
- Square footage: X
- Lot Size 65 Acres
- Innkeeper Quarters: Yes
Castle in the Country Bed and Breakfast Inn is an award winning Select RegistryĀ© Inn located 6 miles south of the small town of Allegan in Southwest Michigan. Attention to detail is paramount at Castle in the Country including the detail paid to the property, buildings, rooms and grounds. The Inn enjoys a solid and profitable year round business. The current owners have transformed the property into a destination for romantic getaway travelers from Chicago, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Indianapolis and beyond.
The Castle is an original 1906 Victorian home with wide wrap-around porch, eight-sided turret and quartersawn oak floors and trim throughout. It houses 3 jetted tub/fireplace suites and 2 classic guest rooms, registration area, common area gift shop, guest refreshment area and a 3 story owner’s quarters.
The Castle Keep, a contemporary style building includes 5 guest suites, all with jetted tubs and fireplaces, a large breakfast room, a commercial kitchen, the Royal Retreat Spa Room, a separate entrance banquet room with handicap accessible restroom, additional public facilities, and an additional Owner/Innkeeper apartment spanning the walkout level of the building.
The Inn is nestled on a total of 65 acres of lakefront, native woodland, wildflower and lawns. A winding driveway connects the two main buildings and well marked nature trails lead to the Screen house overlooking Emerson Lake. The outside space provides extensive decking with seating surrounding a fire table, a garden igloo with year round accommodations, a screened gazebo, and expansive lawns overlooking a natural pond.
The expansive grounds and facilities create a Storybook Wedding Destination for intimate midweek weddings and romantic elopements, which have grown into an excellent profit center.
The property features advantageous commercial zoning making further expansion easily attainable. The property also offers several additional options for expansion. Architectural drawings provide future owners the opportunity to expand the multi-purpose room into three new luxury suites. If a manager’s apartment is not needed, that existing space could be converted into 2 rooms to increase to 15.
Expansion of food service to include dinners for guests & the public is possible by utilizing the commercial-style kitchen & existing indoor & outdoor seating.
The property is surrounded by many popular destination locations on the Eastern Coast of Lake Michigan, from the beach towns of Saugatuck, Holland and South Haven to the vibrant nearby cities of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The area offers easy access to Southwest Michigan’s wine country, numerous craft beer distilleries, farm-to-table restaurants and year-round cultural events.
Owner’s Quarters
There are actually two areas where on-site owners and/or management staff can live comfortably, one in each building. In the Castle, there is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment incorporated with the back-of-house areas (full kitchen and laundry facilities) which the sellers plan to freshen up with new flooring and some upgrades to the kitchen and bath. In the other building, there is a very large are that is currently configured as multi-bedroom, living areas, and baths, along with full kitchenā¦all at ground level with beautiful picture windows overlooking the lakefront. Plans and quotes are in process to turn some of this space into additional rental inventory, or it can be retained as owner and/or on-site managerās quarters.
