222 Hecla St, Lake Linden, MI 49945

Historic custom built for Captain Wm Harris in 1887 after the Lake Linden fire that destroyed 12 blocks of the village. Step back in time through the original wrought iron gate, past the the hitching post (4 places to tie up your horses) to the re-built (2017) open front porch with composite decking. Look up above the entrance door to view the stained glass. Enter enclosed vestibule which has an inlay wood floor. Proceed to grand entrance foyer with cylindrical radiator, closet and original custom banister/railing leading to the 2nd floor. Don't miss the concentric hardwood floors through-out (some rooms have carpeting). Don't miss the pocket doors to parlor which is adjacent to living room w/fireplace as well as pocket doors to dining room. First floor bedroom with 1/2 bath is currently used as an office. Huge formal dining room with 2 b/i china cabinets, plate rail and crown molding. Totally updated kitchen with hickory - quiet close cabinets, pull out shelves, granite counters, stainless steel appliances & snack bar. Family room with pellet stove and newer carpeting, enclosed 3 season room, 3 bedrooms upstairs with closets, 2 recently updated full baths, one with shower and a 2 sink vanity, one with soaking tub. Back staircase leads to what was the servants quarters on the 3rd floor. Electric baseboard in the 'game room' with radiators in 5th (servants) bedroom and quilting room. The 3rd floor COULD be converted to a Master Suite by 'new' owners with enough space to add bathroom and walk-in closets. 3 car detached garage built in 2012. Private deck behind the garage, perennials galore through-out the fenced yard, roof stripped to decking and lifetime shingles installed in 2014, water heater replaced in 2018, boiler replaced in December 2019, heat is natural gas steam radiators. Dry basement with high ceilings, laundry & laundry tubs (laundry could be moved to one of the upstairs bathrooms - more information at the house), workshop, commode. Sellers are downsizing as it is just the two of them! Bonus: AMAZING NEIGHBORS! Buyers must provide a pre-qualification letter to Seller's agents - from mortgage lender before showings can take place.