Property Description
Brand new granite counters throughout main floor; newly refinished cabinets, new stainless steel under-counter sinks and faucets in kitchen and main floor bath. All carpeting is less than 3 years old, new tile in kitchen, and fresh paint throughout house. New roof. The house has several built-in units including book shelves, desk/work area, and large china hutch. Many closets and storage areas. First floor laundry room. Extended 2-car garage with large storage cupboards. Automatic sprinkler system.
Large Master Bedroom has triple bay window, two walk-in closets, dressing area and large private bathroom, fully tiled with separate shower and garden tub.
Family room has tall beamed ceiling, built-in book shelves, natural brick fireplace with hearth and full mantle. French doors lead to rear deck.
Spacious Library (or Formal Living room) has triple bay window, glass French doors leading to Den and is open to Foyer.
Formal dining room is connected to the Kitchen via Butler Pantry.
Huge finished basement (44x28) with game room and lounge room (and old-fashioned phone booth complete with folding door). Basement also includes a good-sized workshop (20x13) with built-in work benches, wood storage racks, and deep equipment, tools and supplies storage shelves. Basement also includes several storage rooms and a large (27x10) Craft/Hobby room.
Stunning double waterfalls and cascade leading to pond with lillys, water grasses, Koi and other fish (and a few frogs visit on occasion); surrounded by beautiful rock gardens with flowering plants that blossom from spring to late fall. The garden includes a private patio with bench and table near the waterfall for pleasant evenings enjoying your own little nature get-away. Enjoy the views and sounds of the gardens and waterfalls while having dinner or drinks on the rear deck. Arbors covered in roses and a wonderful rose garden adjoining the driveway welcome you home.
Centrally located between the elementary, middle school and high school all of which are Blue Ribbon winners, two of which are rated in the top 5 public schools in Michigan in their level (HS and middle school). All three schools are walking distance. House has custom designed and built climbing structure 3 levels high with 11 foot tall swings - kids of all ages love it.
Of only 2 Cities in Michigan, Rochester Hills was rated one of the 100 Best Cities to live in by "Relocate America".
Parks and Trails. Within 7 miles there are nearly a dozen parks, including a State Recreation area, and a major Metro Park. Many of these parks include hiking and biking trails in addition to the usual picnicking, swimming, etc. Rochester Hills has one of the most comprehensive bike trail system of any city in the state, making it possible to bicycle almost anywhere in the city without going on the road. Only 3 miles from Paint Creek trail, which is connected to over 100 miles of rails-to-trails paths for walking, hiking and biking.
* Est. payment based on 20% down and a 30-year fixed rate of 5.375%