lake michigan waterfront - racine, wi
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Auction Date: November 18, 2014 Playing on your own private beach on the weekends, then commuting to Chicago or Milwaukee for work ... this dream can be your reality in the 300-year-old community of Racine. Located on the sandy western shore of Lake Michigan, it offers small town neighborliness along with easy access to the resources and attractions of two great cities.TRANSCRIPT
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Welcome to Racine, Wisconsin ......... 4
Lake Michigan Waterfront .............. 6
Living Room ........................................ 8
Wine Cellar ...................................... 10
Family Room ...................................... 12
Formal Dining Room ....................... 14
Kitchen ............................................. 16
Office ................................................ 18
Master Suite ..................................... 20
Her Master Bath .............................. 22
His Master Bath ............................... 24
Guest Bedroom ................................. 26
Pool and Spa ..................................... 28
Infinity Pool ..................................... 30
Loggia ................................................ 32
Experience Your Personal Paradise ..34
Playing on your own private beach on the week-
ends, then commuting to Chicago or Milwaukee
for work ... this dream can be your reality in the
300 year old community of Racine. Located on
the sandy western shore of Lake Michigan, it offers
small town neighborliness along with easy access
to the resources and attractions of two great cities.
Enjoying the water is a way of life in Racine. Dock
your boat at any of the five nearby marinas, or join
the Racine Yacht Club for the weekly races, cruises
and instructional programs. North Beach lures you
to spend the day sunning, swimming or watching
the many beach and water sports competitions
held here.
Welcome toRacine, Wisconsin
If you enjoy entertaining, this is the home for you.
Lavishly expanded and renovated in 2008, it’s filled
with state-of-the-art amenities from the huge com-
mercial grade kitchen to the wine cellar to the 2000
square feet of outdoor living area. Of course, the
water is always the star attraction. Enjoy lakefront
panoramas from nearly every room, as well as the
infinity pool and especially your own private beach.
Located at 3433 Michigan Boulevard, this magnifi-
cent lakefront estate will be offered for live absolute
auction on Tuesday, November 18th at 2 PM.
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The formal living room with its decorative moulding,
carved gas fireplace and original walnut hardwood
flooring, exudes elegance and warmth, perfect for
entertaining guests in comfort and style. Built-in
bookshelves flank the fireplace, and the one on the
right holds a whimsical secret: a hidden door to the
wine cellar.
Thanks to its fortuitous place in the home’s layout,
the living room is filled with light, offering views
both to the beautifully landscaped drive in front
and through double doors to Lake Michigan in back.
Living Room
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State-of-the-art wine storage meets Old World
ambiance in this impressive cellar. Authentic
materials were reclaimed to create the custom design:
intricately carved doors from a Spanish monastery,
French paver bricks for the floor, and barn beams
for the shelving.
The functionality, however, is pure 21st century.
Temperature and humidity controls with alarm
maintain your precious vintages in optimal condi-
tions. You could even host a wine tasting event here
(and clean up afterwards), with a fully equipped
wet bar, refrigerator and freezer drawers, icemaker
and dishwasher drawer all at your fingertips.
Wine Cellar
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Wrap-around views of the infinity pool and Lake
Michigan take this welcoming room to the next
level of drama and allure. Part of the 2008 expan-
sion, it is equipped with popular features for today’s
living, such as in-floor radiant heat and in-ceiling
speakers for the housewide AV system.
This comfortable escape just off the kitchen and
breakfast nook is perfect for casual gatherings of
family and friends, to relax after dinner or watch
the big game on TV.
Family Room
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Guest Bedroom
Dinner guests won’t fail to be impressed by this
elegant room with its showstopping antique fireplace
reclaimed from a Queens, New York, courthouse.
Colonial crown moulding, wall sconces and the
rich glow of walnut hardwood flooring complete a
setting worthy of your finest culinary masterpieces.
As you dine, the endless lake view makes a breath-
taking backdrop. After dinner, invite guests to step
through the door to the outdoor entertaining area
and sip their coffee under the stars.
FormalDining Room
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A full staff of caterers could work comfortably in
this spacious kitchen; and even if it’s just family,
you’ll appreciate the separate cooking and bar areas
and large butler’s pantry which gives everyone plenty
of room to move. Commercial grade equipment
includes 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators plus refrigerator
drawers; a dedicated freezer; Wolf double oven;
2 Wolf warmers; 2 microwaves; 3 dishwashers;
3 sinks; icemaker; and TV.
The kitchen delights the eye as well as the chef ’s
heart with solid wood cabinetry, American walnut
floor and granite countertops. Of special note is
the Enkboll Design carved wood breakfast bar
(below), depicting Gregorian monks making wine.
Kitchen
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Near the garage and butler’s pantry, secluded from
the hustle and bustle of family living areas, the
office provides a quiet retreat where you can work,
read or catch up on your blogs without distrac-
tions. There’s plenty of storage built into the room,
including an entire wall of shelving plus a closet
with more built-in cabinets – enough to organize
a large library or the paperwork of an entire business.
Office
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Ultimate luxury is yours in this extensive suite
occupying an entire wing of the upper level. Here
you can curl up next to the fireplace, gaze out on
your spectacular view of Lake Michigan, listen to
music from the in-ceiling speakers or monitor your
master controls of the AV and security systems.
For ultimate convenience – and indulgence – each
of you has your own separate dressing room and
bath where you can get ready in the morning or
relax at the end of the day in peaceful seclusion.
For the lady of the house, every luxury imaginable
has been built into this spacious dressing complex.
In the bath, you may choose a long soak in the
spa tub overlooking the lake, or a sybaritic shower
surrounded by a rain head, 6 body jets and a
handheld. Both draw from two water heaters, so
you’ll never run out of hot water. And when you
step out, you’ll appreciate the comfort of a heated
marble floor.
The huge walk-in closet will satisfy the desires of
any fashionista. Custom wood vanities, including
a separate hair/makeup vanity, add to the extraor-
dinary storage capacity of this bath/dressing suite.
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The gentleman’s bath/dressing complex is regal
in design as well as its luxury-class fittings. The
centerpiece is the limestone shower equipped with
a rain shower, 6 body jets and a handheld. Onyx
countertops and a heated marble floor provide
distinctive finishing touches to the bath.
In the dressing area, custom closets accommodate
an extensive wardrobe and haberdashery, while the
mirrored doors let you check the final presentation
before heading out.
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Shown is one of the two lakeside guest bedrooms –
each with its own private en-suite full bath – which
look out over the pool and Lake Michigan stretching
to the horizon. Oak hardwood floors and colonial
moulding bring charming touches of tradition to
these guest suites.
The other two guest bedrooms share a bath and
can also be accessed from the rear staircase – ideal
for extended family stays or an au pair suite. The
space could also be converted to a theater or game
room where the kids can play without disturbing
the adults.
Guest Bedroom
The freeform infinity pool, filled with heated salt-
water and featuring a whirlpool jet spa, is the focal
point of this home’s more than 2000 square feet of
outdoor entertaining space.
Just below the infinity edge is a catchment/wading
pool with built-in bench where you can sit and feel
the waterfall cascade onto your shoulders as you
gaze at the sweeping lake panorama before you.
Pool and Spa
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This versatile entertaining area lets you turn indoors
into outdoors – and vice versa – depending on
your needs and desires for the occasion. Outfitted
with a gas fireplace, grill, TV and ceiling speakers,
it’s an idyllic spot to watch the sunrise over
Lake Michigan or throw a traditional Wisconsin
beer-and-brats fest by moonlight. Electronically
controlled screens and storm shutters descend at
the touch of a button for total protection from the
elements.
Next page: The estate’s private beach is just down
the steps from the back garden. Sunbathe, swim
or put your jet skis directly into the water and go!
Loggia
Tuesday, November 18th will be your only opportunity
to make this exclusive Grand Estates Auction offering
your own – Come Prepared to Bid and Buy.™
For details on previewing the property, please call now
1-800-552-8120.
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Auctioneer: Stacy Kirk, WI License No 2829-52