Kalamazoo Spring Parade of Homes: Highfield

The big kahuna, the top dog, the big cheese.  It's done.  It's ready.  It's fantastic.

Open for touring during the Kalamazoo Spring Parade of Homes, the Highfield is a luxurious waterfront design, with all the quaintness of a gabled, shingle-style home.  The exterior combines shakes and stone, resulting in a warm, authentic aesthetic.  The home is positioned around three wings, each ending in a set of balconies, which take full advantage of lake views.

The main floor features an expansive master bedroom with a private deck, dual walk-in closets, and full bath.  The wide-open living, kitchen, and dining spaces make the home ideal for entertaining, especially in conjunction with the lower level's billiards, bar, family, and guest rooms.  A two-bedroom guest apartment over the garage completes this year-round vacation residence.

With just one of the many show-stopping features being the custom designed and crafted lower level bar taking the form of the back of a wooden boat (fit with dual exhaust pipes hooked up to a fog machine), this cottage is a must see!  The parade in Kalamazoo starts tomorrow, June 8 and runs through June 16 with the following hours:

Mon - Thur........6pm - 9pm

Fridays...............4pm - 9pm

Saturdays...........1pm - 9pm

Sundays.............1pm - 5pm

The buzz about this home has already started - check out this article in the Kalamazoo Gazette: http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/06/what_does_a_1_million_lake_hou.html

Enjoy!

Built by Falcon Custom Homes

Exterior & Interior Architecture by Visbeen Associates, Inc.

Interior Design by Ashley Cole Design

Landscaping by Alfresco Landscapes

Boat Bar crafted by Carlson Design

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Kalamazoo Parade of Homes

Along with the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes, the Kalamazoo Parade of Homes is also going on right now, where you can experience this residence designed by Visbeen Associates:

Pine Cliff

Exterior 3D rendering of the Pine Cliff

The “Pine Cliff” is a unique solution to a common problem in waterfront property: a narrow lot. What it lacks in width, this home makes up for in height and length, maximizing the available space and taking full advantage of what are sure to be expansive views from each of its three stories. Featuring porthole windows and outdoor upper decks, the “Pine Cliff” exudes a distinctly nautical air, perching on its steep grade like a great docked ship.

The entry-level functions as the main living space, featuring a half bath, entry area, kitchen, dining, and living room. One floor up is the laundry, bunkroom and master suite. The basement level is home to another bedroom suite and office space. Across the way, through the covered patio alcove, is the lower level family room, complete with kitchenette and walkout access to the water.

You can visit this residence at the Kalamazoo Parade of Homes, which is running from October 7 - October 22

Fridays: Saturdays: Sundays: Wednesdays:

4-8 p.m. 1-8 p.m. 1-5 p.m.* 4-8 p.m

*Please note that not all homes are open on Sundays.
*Remodeled and Showcase Homes are Open October 21-22 Only

For a guidebook, you can click here to download the PDF version. The "Pine Cliff" is listed as home number 2 on page 4 of the guidebook.

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