249 James SE Avenue Grand Rapids, MI 49503

This glorious, historic home is located in the sought-after Cherry Hill neighborhood in Grand Rapids. If you are a Grand Rapids history buff, you will be delighted to know this home was originally built by the Steketee family in 1913. This grand home has been impeccably restored and renovated by quality craftsmen while maintaining the original charm, character, and architectural integrity. Masterfully renovated, this home now boasts an expansive chef's kitchen with European appliances, solid wood cabinets, a large eating area, and a chef's pantry. The kitchen flows gracefully into the formal dining room as well as the front living room which features a fireplace. [CONTINUED]. The additional study/den makes this first floor a delightful space for entertaining a large group, but is warm and inviting for a small gathering. An open staircase, graced by a French antique chandelier, leads to the second floor and features 4 nice-sized bedrooms plus a sitting area plus a full bath. The main suite has its own luxurious full bath complete with a soaking tub and shower. Copper handles and lighting are featured in this bath. The walk-in closet doubles as a dressing room with its own washer and dryer and a surprise morning balcony. The third floor is intended to be finished as a bonus room, plumbed for a full bath, sprayed with foam insulation, structurally supported for live load, and was brought inside the building envelope. The updated basement offers an in-law/au pair suite with a washer and dryer, plenty of dry storage, and 8 ft ceilings. Don't miss the exquisite lighting in every room! There is a new GAF roof, spray-in insulation, new HVAC, (dual-zone and new ductwork), new electrical wiring and outlets, and plumbing. Second Story includes square footage for livable Third Story. Many, many more updates and features, please see the attached list. Come, take a peek at the past and see what your future holds for you in the magnificent home. The additional study/den makes this first floor a delightful space for entertaining a large group, but is warm and inviting for a small gathering. An open staircase, graced by a French antique chandelier, leads to the second floor and features 4 nice-sized bedrooms plus a sitting area plus a full bath. The main suite has its own luxurious full bath complete with a soaking tub and shower. Copper handles and lighting are featured in this bath. The walk-in closet doubles as a dressing room with its own washer and dryer and a surprise morning balcony. The third floor is intended to be finished as a bonus room, plumbed for a full bath, sprayed with foam insulation, structurally supported for live load, and was brought inside the building envelope. The updated basement offers an in-law/au pair suite with a washer and dryer, plenty of dry storage, and 8 ft ceilings. Don't miss the exquisite lighting in every room! There is a new GAF roof, spray-in insulation, new HVAC, (dual-zone and new ductwork), new electrical wiring and outlets, and plumbing. Second Story includes square footage for livable Third Story. Many, many more updates and features, please see the attached list. Come, take a peek at the past and see what your future holds for you in the magnificent home.