$950,000 Sold
5981 bauer road, brighton, MI 48116
Property Description
Looking for a one of a kind Craftsman style home? This is the real deal. Attention was paid to every detail in this one owner home including the Lafata cabinetry, Motowi tilework, beautiful period lighting, hammered period hardware, local artisan stained glass door & windows designed for this home and the custom period woodwork in this home is really something to see from the trim, & doors, splayed columns, coffered ceilings to all of the custom little built in nooks and crannies throughout. THE 1ST FlOOR offers a 2 story great room with a wall of windows, & dramatic 2 story stone fireplace 2 sided open to the living room overlooking the grounds out front. The Kitchen is open to the great room includes all of the appliances you would expect, custom cabinetry, granite counters and is simply elegant but warm and comfortable at the same time with a great butlers pantry leading to the formal dining room. The inviting 1st floor master suite offers spacious master bath with multiple vanities, stand alone shower & large garden tub. Also on the 1st floor is the large screened in porch, large pantry, (2) 1/2 baths, large laundry with work area, breakfast nook and the most amazing entry foyer you will ever see. THE 2ND FLOOR holds the same great style as the rest of the home with 2 bedrooms, full bath, computer desk & overlooks into the great room. THE FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT boasts 2 large living areas, a beautiful entertaining bar with wine cellar, 4th bedroom, weight room with full bath and dry sauna and still 2 large unfinished storage areas. OUTSIDE Nature surrounds this home on nearly 5 acres, you can relax on raised Ore creek side deck and watch the wildlife. The sidewalk and boardwalk in front of the house is maintained by Genoa township so you can walk or ride your bike to downtown Brighton for all the concerts, dining, farmers market and events Brighton offers. Step across the street and enjoy nearly 5000 acres of state land for hiking trails, swimming, nature and much more.
Waterfront / Water Access
Water Name: ore creek
Water Description: Creek, Direct Water Frontage
Water Description: Creek, Direct Water Frontage
General Information
Sold Price: $950,000
Price/SqFt: $279
Status: Sold
Date Sold: 12/07/2023
MLS#: 20230074586
City: genoa twp
Post Office: brighton
Schools: brighton
County: Livingston
Acres: 4.74
Lot Dimensions: 529x475x414x583
Bedrooms:4
Bathrooms:5 (3 full, 2 half)
House Size: 3,409 sq.ft.
Acreage: 4.74 est.
Year Built: 2005
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Craftsman
Features & Room Sizes
Paved Road: Gravel,Pub. Sidewalk
Garage: 3 Car
Garage Description: Door Opener, Side Entrance, Attached
Construction: Brick,Block,Other,Stone,Shingle Siding
Exterior: Brick, Block, Other, Stone, Shingle Siding
Exterior Misc: Chimney Cap(s), Gutter Guard System, Lighting, Fenced
Garage: 3 Car
Garage Description: Door Opener, Side Entrance, Attached
Construction: Brick,Block,Other,Stone,Shingle Siding
Exterior: Brick, Block, Other, Stone, Shingle Siding
Exterior Misc: Chimney Cap(s), Gutter Guard System, Lighting, Fenced
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Description: Natural
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: ENERGY STAR® qualified freezer, Vented Exhaust Fan, Wine Cooler, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Warming Drawer, Washer, Bar Fridge
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Septic Tank (Existing)
Watersource: Well (Existing)
Fireplace Description: Natural
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: ENERGY STAR® qualified freezer, Vented Exhaust Fan, Wine Cooler, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Warming Drawer, Washer, Bar Fridge
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Septic Tank (Existing)
Watersource: Well (Existing)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $3,288
Est. Winter Taxes: $2,847
Est. Summer Taxes: $3,288
Est. Winter Taxes: $2,847
HOA fees: 0
Legal Description: SEC 36 T2N R5E COMM SW COR SEC TH N02*08'35"W 100 FT TO POB TH N02*08'35"W 394.40 FT TH N87*51'25"E 450 FT TH S13*00'00"W 244.47 FT TH S65*33'01"W 417.37 FT TO POB ALSO INCLUDING THE LAND EAST TO THE WATERS EDGE OF ORE CREEK. AND ALSO BEG SW COR SEC TH N02*08'35"W 100 FT TH N65*33'01"E 417.37 FT TH S13*00'00"W TH S88*15'27"W 315.61 FT TO POB ALSO INCLUDING THE LAND EAST TO THE WATERS EDGE OF ORE CREEK CONT. 4.74 AC M/L SPLIT ON 05/11/2005 FROM 4711-36-300-007, 4711-36-300-008;
Legal Description: SEC 36 T2N R5E COMM SW COR SEC TH N02*08'35"W 100 FT TO POB TH N02*08'35"W 394.40 FT TH N87*51'25"E 450 FT TH S13*00'00"W 244.47 FT TH S65*33'01"W 417.37 FT TO POB ALSO INCLUDING THE LAND EAST TO THE WATERS EDGE OF ORE CREEK. AND ALSO BEG SW COR SEC TH N02*08'35"W 100 FT TH N65*33'01"E 417.37 FT TH S13*00'00"W TH S88*15'27"W 315.61 FT TO POB ALSO INCLUDING THE LAND EAST TO THE WATERS EDGE OF ORE CREEK CONT. 4.74 AC M/L SPLIT ON 05/11/2005 FROM 4711-36-300-007, 4711-36-300-008;
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