Crafted to the highest standard by Mike Schaap Builders with the accompanying custom millwork of Benchmark Wood Studio, this home was lovingly designed and built as the personal home of the builder, sparing no expense. Recent renovations exceeding $300,000 represent the home's unsurpassed attention to detail and meticulous care that can be found throughout. This timeless estate welcomes visitors down a private drive through mature trees and lavish landscapes. Swedish for ''the forest,'' Skogen properties have regulations in place to ensure your wooded privacy for years to come. Step through the grand mahogany front entrance into an expansive living room, boasting a prestigious collection of woodwork; recently refinished red oak flooring, rich cherry displays, and western cedar cathedral ceilings, complementing the home's luxurious design. Light a fire in the wood-burning masonry fireplace, and watch as the hues flicker off of the real fieldstone. Settle into a good book or simply relax and soak up the floor-to-ceiling window views of towering beech and hemlock trees, lending a nod to the year-round enjoyment outside. Bridging the gap between work and pleasure, a large in-home office and spacious meeting area extends off the foyer, further adding to the versatility of this home.Your culinary creations will come to life in the intricately-designed kitchen, featuring Italian quartzite countertops and custom range hood with an acid-washed finish. Elevated with Wolf and Subzero appliances, even the most experienced chef has the proper tools at hand. Everyone will have a seat in the formal dining room, while casual, everyday meals can be enjoyed at the kitchen's oversized center island. The convenient pantry makes entertaining a breeze with its ice maker, freezer drawers, and wine fridge while Sonos sound systems throughout the great room, master suite, and kitchen, as well as the 4-season hot tub porch, present the utmost opportunity for relaxation. Host overnight guests in the multiple en-suites all boasting large custom-built closets and incomparable wooded views. The finished lower level offers extra space for all your guests' recreational and gaming desires while you retire to your peaceful main level master suite. With three separate temperature zones, your satisfaction is always ensured. An oversized six-stall garage to protect all your wheeled assets also hosts custom storage cabinets to stow belongings away, including heated shoe cabinets for comfort year-round. With entry directly into a tool room and the lower level, additional storage is always at your fingertips.Whether hosting a black-tie dinner party where guests retreat to the living room for an after-dinner cocktail, or a summer barbeque where the pool and s'mores take center stage, this home truly provides the perfect venue. Conveniently located near Grand Haven, Holland, and Grand Rapids and just a short distance to Lake Michigan beach access, come home to stay and play. An incomparable escape from every day, this tranquil retreat is designed for those seeking an inspired lifestyle. Built with regards to privacy, luxury, and comfort, this property serves as a year-round home or charming getaway, harboring your memories for years to come.
