New construction in 2012, this high energy-efficient Scandinavian cottage has large open plan living areas with a lot of natural sunlight and views of the forest. European kitchen with custom granite benchtops, dishwasher, and stainless steel appliances. Custom library which holds over 1000 books, large custom finished oak dressing room, large bedrooms, and large custom European shower room in upstairs bathroom with waterfall shower rose. Built-in wardrobes in bedrooms, storage room, large walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage. A burgundy, high efficiency, glass front woodstove from Vermont Castings is the home centerpiece. Private 1.1 acre of land that is completely surrounded by trees and forest. Completely landscaped with play lawns, cottage flower gardens, private garden, potager vegetable garden, mature apples, cherry, pear, and peach trees, as well as blueberries, blackberries, currants, black/red raspberries. Lockable 8x8 garden shed and 12x8 woodshed. Off road parking for five cars, as well as plenty of room for RVs. Multiple outdoor seating and dining areas. Mature shady oaks. Sources its own clear water from underground spring, has its own septic and drain field - no septic or water bills. Has R60 insulation in the roof cavity with two ventilation systems and R23 in the walls. There is zone heating throughout and all interior walls are insulated for temperature retention and sound minimization. The house has been situated on the property to take full advantage of natural breezes in summer and passive heating in winter. Due to energy efficiency inclusions the utility cost of this home rarely exceeds $100 even during the Michigan winter. Close to Berrien Springs, Andrews University, US 31, Lake Michigan, and St Joseph. Easy commute to University of Notre Dame, Mishawaka, and South Bend.
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