12 Skipper Lane, Okemos, MI 48864

Property Description

Welcome to this exquisite custom-built French Manor home, nestled within the serene confines of the Nature Preserve Subdivision in Baanganaka. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this all-brick and stone masterpiece boasts a wealth of artisanal features, including crown molding, wainscoting, high-end wood and tile flooring, elegant stonework, mahogany solid panel doors, and Baldwin handles and hinges. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a grand 17'3'' foyer, graced by a sweeping circular staircase. To the right, an Old World-style library/den beckons, adorned with double French doors and beveled glass accents. The room showcases floor-to-ceiling panel molding, custom solid oak built-in bookshelves, a barrel-vaulted ceiling with custom paintwork, and a natural gas stone fireplace as its centerpiece. The formal dining room, featuring a tray ceiling adorned with grass cloth wallpaper walls, is complemented by an adjacent butler's pantry, complete with granite countertops and glass cabinet doors. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, offering granite countertops, a reverse osmosis water system, decorative glass-tile backsplash, and soaring 17'7" ceilings. A bay window breakfast nook provides a charming setting, and the magnificent living room features a stunning custom stacked stone natural gas fireplace. This open living area concept flows seamlessly to the southern-exposed $65,000 patio renovation with walk-out access.The sprawling first floor also boasts convenient oversized walk-in wooden shelved closets, an oversized three-car garage with heating and air conditioning, and a first-floor laundry room with two sorting spaces and a fixed ironing board. Solid french double doors lead to a spectacular four-season sitting room with heated floors and multiple outside glass door access. This room further opens to a large mahogany wood-paneled atrium room with built-in exhaust fan & irrigation system. This room is flooded with natural light from the electronically motorized cathedral ceiling skylights and 180 degree panel of windows. On the opposite wing of the house, you'll find a half bath and the main floor master suite, complete with a closet for two; featuring custom closet built-ins, a double vanity with granite countertops, custom wainscoting trim work, a luxurious walk-in tiled shower, and an eye-catching decorative real stone wall. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms; one equipped with a bonus/study room; each featuring walk-in closets. Additionally there are two full baths with granite countertops and tiled floors, complete with tub/shower fiberglass inserts, sliding glass doors and linen closets.The basement adds 820 square feet of living space in the finished walk-up lower level, which is used as a game & theater room; equipped with a half bath, and zoned heating/cooling. The unfinished areas boasts ample storage usage, a workshop area with a row of cabinets & utility sink. Outside, mature wooded landscaping frames this gem of a property, and the community neighborhood septic lift station ensures convenience. You'll also enjoy access to the 4.5 miles of nature trails, wildflowers, prairie and sightings of birds, butterflies and wildlife.