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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,443 sqft
Price per Sqft $200
Subdivision Hitchcocks 1St Add
MLS Listing ID 20261050528
Style GothicRevival,Historic,Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1902
Lot Size 0.420 Acres
Acres 0.42
Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence
Property Description
Defined by commanding twenty-two-inch-thick stone walls, a signature turret, and expansive porches, the exterior conveys permanence and distinction seldom found today. Inside, the grand foyer opens to a dramatic stair hall rich with intricate woodwork, leaded glass, and hand-carved detail. The gracious living room is anchored by an original Waterford crystal chandelier, while the stunning dining room showcases original oil-on-canvas murals from New York, a paneled ceiling, fireplace, and built-in cabinet. A richly detailed study with leaded glass and a distinctive fireplace adds character, while paneled pocket doors allow the main floor to transition from open living to more intimate settings.
A grand staircase rises to the gallery above, creating one of the home's defining architectural moments. Upstairs, five distinctive bedrooms each offer unique charm, while a secondary staircase preserves the home's historic layout. The third-floor ballroom with original hardwood floors provides a rare entertaining space.
Over One Million in improvements include renovated kitchen and three baths, refinished wood floors, extensive plaster and trim restoration, major plumbing and electrical upgrades, new boiler and hot water systems, bespoke Castrads radiators from Britain, new roof and turret cedar shakes, rebuilt porches, widened driveway, and new landscaping with irrigation.
Steeped in history and architectural beauty, The Castle is a truly rare offering just steps from the waterfront harbor, beach, parks, amphitheater, downtown shops, restaurants, and entertainment. May be purchased fully furnished.
Location
State MI
County Alpena
Area Area87042Alpena
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features EntranceFoyer, HighSpeedInternet, ProgrammableThermostat
Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Window Units
Fireplaces Type GreatRoom, Library, OtherLocations
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Other
Exterior
Exterior Feature ChimneyCaps, Lighting
Parking Features OneCarGarage, Attached, ElectricityinGarage, GarageDoorOpener, Carport, SideEntrance
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
Community Features Clubhouse, Sidewalks, TennisCourts
Waterfront Description BeachAccess
View Y/N No
Roof Type Asphalt
Garage true
Building
Lot Description CornerLot, WaterView, VacationHome
Foundation Basement, Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction No
Schools
School District Alpena
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition ShortSaleNo, Standard
Pets Allowed Yes
Nearby Locations
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