30666 Oakleaf Lane Franklin Vlg, MI 48025
Serene home nestled on 2 woodland acres with "up north" feel in historic Franklin Village and award-winning Birmingham schools. Spacious light-filled layout with 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, partially finished basement, 3 car garage with insulated plywood walls and private entry guest wing. Designed by the owner studying architecture for sustainability. Solar energy, 2x6 walls, double ceiling insulation saved almost half on utilities. 10 Velux roof-windows with integral shades spread sunshine. Gleaming h/w floors cover most of the 1st floor, 100% wool Berber carpet in some rooms. N,S,E,W views in living areas balances the remarkable layout for tranquility. Large kitchen and eating nook lead to sunroom with unique air-flow design where guests gravitate for the intimacy of woodlands and natural pond. Spacious living/dining area with soaring ceiling and built-in bookcase. First floor primary bedroom with walk-in closet and 2-sink bath connects to a laundry/project room. Professional office surrounded by custom bookshelves, double-sided desk, cabinets, and storage/file cabinet closet. Powder room by the multipurpose entry leads to an autonomous guest wing designed for all life stages, with private entrance. The kitchen, bedroom, bath with W/D, offer full independence. Main house upstairs opens to 18’ loft area that morphed from playroom to workspace with 2 built-in desk areas, file drawers, bookshelves, and couch/bed over storage compartments. Private areas have 3 bedrooms and 2 more baths. 2 large bedrooms flank the loft at opposite ends, with one leading into a 16' x 6' closet and secret access to a surprise bedroom or "secret retreat" with a kitchen sink, tub, toilet, and flexible spaces for a bed, yoga/workout, guest, or project area. Balancing nature with home comforts is the essence of thoughtful design and mechanical efficacy. GAF Lifetime warranty Roof 2013, James Hardie lap siding 2014, whole house generator 2021, energy efficient HVAC: 2 furnaces 2021, 2013, 2 AC 2021, 1989, hot water heater 2013
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