600 S Oakland Street, St. Johns, MI 48879 St. Johns, MI 48879

A charming piece of history right in the heart of the lovely St Johns community! Welcome to 600 S Oakland St. This storybook 1923 built Georgian Colonial is marvelous from the moment you arrive! Immaculately maintained by the same family for many years, you'll love the original character tied in perfectly with updates in all the right places. The home displays magnificence to anyone passing by with the brick walkway, driveway portico and beautifully landscaped yard. Built strong with a full brick exterior all the way around the home, including the carriage house. Enter into a captivating view of the grand winding stairway. Wow! Built in bench storage in the foyer. Eye appeal galore with crown molding, masonry fireplace, coffered ceilings, shiplap, crystal knobs and chandeliers and original penny tile in the powder room. Lavish wallpaper with floral accents works perfectly with the modern grey and white tones in the home. French doors and custom solid arched doors welcome you into each room. It is rumored the glass in the top of the window panes came from the Model-T cars. Such a neat piece of history! High ceilings maximize the space. The screened sunroom is a delight, overlooking the perfectly manicured yard with walkout under the shaded portico. 100 year old rose bushes and trees on the property bring timeless beauty and shade.

You'll delight in the updated kitchen! Polished pearl subway tile, a wonderful breakfast nook, built-ins galore and a high end gas stove with the unique and convenient touch of a stainless pot filler. Make cooking and serving easy in this great chef's space, with a butlers pantry leading right to the stunning formal dining area.

Each bedroom in this home offers ample space with walk-in closets in almost every room! The second floor walks out to a spacious wrap-around balcony that is partially shaded. Enjoy gatherings or catch a good sun-tan in this fantastic area.

The third floor has been tastefully finished off to offer a large second living area, guest bedroom and full bath. This home does not lack for storage with large closets and built-ins on every level, and a 5 x 6 cedar lined closet on the 3rd floor. Laundry chute runs through all levels of the home for your convenience.

The full basement is a great and clean recreational space with exterior access door. It offers a half bath, previous shower area, canning room, large recreational room and a workshop or crafting room. Large daylight windows surrounding the area make this a great useable space. The furnace is new in 2010. The sewer line was just cleaned out as regular maintenance. Even though everything has been meticulously maintained, the current owners are giving the new owner a 1-Year Home Warranty covering many components of the home for extra peace of mind.

Nestled on a spacious double city lot and nicely set back from the road, the beautiful plants, ornate trees and and greenery around the yard provide a private feeling paradise. Walking distance to town, churches, parks, Sparrow Hospital, shopping and more. The Carriage House is converted into a 2.5+ car garage with door opener and loft storage with dropdown stairwell, still boasting the original tin ceiling and shiplap walls. Kids will love the hidden tree fort and basketball hoop off the blacktop.

You will adore this amazing piece of history and all it has to offer! Move right in and enjoy. Welcome Home!