1598 Woodland Bay View, MI SOLD!

Splendid view of Little Traverse Bay! This cottage has been lovingly restored and improved over the past 30 years.

The original structure was built in 1878, two rooms were added to the main floor a garage and the dolomite or stucco were all added around 1917. The garage is a double bay and is shared 50/50 with the northerly neighbor.
First floor:  Double parlor, enclosed front porch room, open porch area, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, butler’s pantry/laundry room, full bath, bedroom/office/den
Second floor:  Five bedrooms, one with water-view screened porch access, two with raised ceilings, one full bath
Cottage currently is configured to sleep nine
Partial basement with cement floor (includes full-sized auxiliary refrigerator)
Gas floor furnace between parlors and electric baseboard unit in breakfast room
Natural fireplace with gas logs in larger of the two parlors
Automatic irrigation system and landscape/pathway lighting are installed

Bear Creek Taxes,  $2365
Chautauqua Fee,  $2215
Lot Rental,  $1187
Service to Cottages,  $1255
Waterfront Project Assessment,  $989
Cap X Reserve Fee,  $638
Ready-to-Serve Fee,  $240

During the 1990’s the entire front porch was torn off and rebuilt on a block foundation, and to extend across the entire width of the house.  Additionally, three sets of French doors were added to the first floor and one set to the second floor to improve light, air and movement.  Electrical and plumbing systems have been updated, as needed.

Excavation of the rear yard allowed a dry-stack stone wall to be added to enclose a new brick patio.  The stucco has been painted (twice) and trim has been painted fully, twice (and touched-up twice).

Ceilings in two upstairs bedrooms were raised to the roof rafters and custom fabricated ‘bell-shaped’ windows were added for light and architectural interest.

Some improvement projects through more recent years include:
2001 New front brick steps and terraced front landscaping
2008 Back shed removed and replaced with new butler’s pantry/laundry off the kitchen
2009 New roof by Goldsmith
2012 2/3 of the front porch was enclosed, leaving 1/3 (the sunny end) open
2013 Stairway and upper hallway carpeting replaced
2018 First floor bedroom floor was re-built with new, treated, floor joists
2019 Two new Jeld-Wen windows installed in 2nd floor front dormers
2021 New water heater
2022 New custom garage doors
2022 Chimney restored, stucco repaired as needed, wood trim paint touched-up
2022 Post-and-tube wiring removed and replaced as needed in basement and attic
2023 Two new sets of custom screen doors installed across the rear (south) side
2023 Roof treated for moss mitigation by ‘Roof Renew’ of Indian River
2023 Restoration of rear terrace/patio with brick replacement as needed