OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY--51690 WETHERBEE--26 ACRES, OUTBUILDINGS, POOL

JUST REDUCED TO $359,000!  Country estate on 26 rolling acres just minutes south of Schoolcraft. Mostly wooded land with some pasture and field, great for hunting deer & turkey. Currently set up for horses, dogs & just about any other livestock you want to keep with 36x52 Morton building, fenced pasture and antique, restored windmill. Home is an extensively updated walkout Cape Cod with over 3000 s.f. of living space. Great open floor plan with granite kitchen and great views. New foam backed siding and 50 yr roof installed in 2010; main floor master suite and kitchen remodeled in 2001; new well pump and holding tank. Extras all over the place! Two additional barns (24x40 & 24x32), 24x24 garage w/ finished attic storage, log play house for the kids, screened gazebo and 16x32 in-ground pool, raised deck off the dining area & master BR. Morton building has 3 horse stalls with 1200 bale hayloft (with drop doors to stalls!) & large kennel area (had operated as dog boarding business w/ 22 kennels—heated tile floors and ERV system!).  Schools can be either Three Rivers or Schoolcraft--via School of Choice. Open 2-4 Sunday June 1.  Call Jared with any questions 269-488-0236.

DECK REMODELS--INEXPENSIVE!

Check out these ideas for sprucing up your deck from House Logic.  Also, great tips on cleaning your deck.  Click on the link below or the title above.

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/decks/deck-makeover-ideas-under-300/?cid=eo_em_mkt_solo

PRAIRIE OAKS 2-STORY--PRICE REDUCED TO $389,900!

Beautiful new, ready-to-move-into 2-story in Prairie Oaks with double staircases, great natural lighting and a wonderful, family floor plan. Main level includes: 2-story atrium entrance with Travertine flooring and French doors to den; 2-story great room with fireplace—open to spacious kitchen with 2 pantries, center island and bay-alcove breakfast nook; large formal dining; powder room and dedicated mud room with built-in bench.  Great room, kitchen and formal dining flooring are Asian Teak.  All bedrooms are on the upper level and have private bath access--master, princess and Jack n Jill.  The luxurious master suite includes bay alcove sitting area and huge bath area featuring heated marble flooring, double vanity, whirlpool, tiled shower with pebble floor and bonus room usable as additional closet space, workout room or meditation/quiet area. This is a “Fine Building by Tiefenthal" showcase with incredible attention to detail. Impeccable trim work, granite countertops w/ full marble backsplash in the kitchen; deep tray ceilings in the Great Rm and master BR; TV wiring buried in 2 places in the Great Rm alcove; foam and cellulose insulation in the walls for energy efficiency and sound-proofing--notice how quiet it is! Lawn is seeded & includes underground sprinkling. Basement is plumbed for full bath, all walls are framed and insulated. 3 car, side load garage has insulated overhead doors and large storage closet. 

For more information or a private viewing, call Jared Arnold at 269-488-0236.

 

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR LIGHTING!

Spring time is a great time to get light into your home.  As tree's leaves begin to fill in, less natural light will make its way into your home.  So get the most out of your interior lighting by cleaning up!  Click on the title above to read a helpful article from House Logic.

26 ACRES, 3000 S.F. HOME, DOG KENNELS & HORSE STALLS

Charming country estate on 26 acres perfect for horses, dogs, hunting & enjoying the great out-of-doors. Set up for boarding dogs w/ 22 kennels in 36x52 Morton bldg that also has 3 horse stalls & 1200 bale hayloft--w/drop doors to the stalls. Kennel has heated tile floors, access to outdoor runs, waiting rm, office & grooming area--plus an ERV system! Open plan Cape Cod extensively updated 3 years ago w/ 50 year roof & foam-backed vinyl siding. Well pump & holding tank new. Kitchen remodeled in 2001 w/ gorgeous granite counters. Main floor master includes gas log fireplace & access to raised deck just off informal dining area. Great rm has vaulted ceiling finished in knotty pine. Upper level offers loft bedroom w/ private bath. Walkout level includes 2 bedrooms & full bath handy to 16x32 in-ground pool/screened gazebo area. 24x24 garage has stairway to finished attic storage. 2 additional pole barns, 24x40 & 24x32. Seller will consider short term land contract with large down payment.

GOT AN INTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT PLANNED?

Painting is one of those DIY projects that all of us, at one time or another, engage in.  It's something that any of us can do.  Personally, I have done a lot of painting AND I have hired professionals.  While I consider myself a pretty skilled and careful painter, I would have to say that I was very impressed the last time I hired professionals.  What amazed me most was the effort put into PREPARATION.  Cleaning, hole filling, sanding, touch up and even more CLEANING.  I was shocked to observe that a day and a half into my painting project, a crew of 4 painters, working full time, had not opened a single can of paint!

This experience has slowed me down considerably in the painting that I have done since. I take the time to make sure surfaces are ready for easy and lasting paint application. The other thing that I have begun to do is read paint can labels and check into paint reviews online.  The attached article from This Old House provides a pretty good introduction to paint selection. Either click on the headline above or copy and paste the following link into your browser.  Happy and safe painting to you!

If you'd like my recommendation for a professional painter, give me a call!

269-488-0236
jared@jaredarnold.com
www.jaredarnold.com

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20320493,00.html

READ THIS BEFORE YOU RE-DO YOUR BEDROOM CLOSET!

Check out this article from "This Old House" magazine.  Lots of great ideas for bringing order to chaos, making the best use of your space and making "getting ready for the day ahead" a snap.  Click on the title above or copy and paste the following link: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20771891,00.html?xid=hinewsletter-140204-bedroom-closet&TOH