Vintage
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PHOTOS BY ASHLEY AVILA TEXT BY LYNN BAKEMAN
Pentwater has a rich history
with beautiful Victorian homes intermixed with summer cottages. It’s a town where fond memories can’t help but be made. For one family in particular, Pentwater is the epitome of what summer life should be. So, when the waterfront lot across the street from the family’s longtime cottage became available, without hesitation, they jumped on it. It is the perfect site for their beloved lake home. Not a typical Michigan cottage, this dark, shingle home delivers with exterior detailing that is both authentically vintage, yet timelessly fresh. The homeowner spent every summer of his life camping on the shores of Pentwater’s 500-acre inland lake, first with his parents, then sharing his love for this quaint harbor village with his own family. His intention of one day building a legacy home has finally been realized. The result is a timeless home that provides permanent roots that will surely deepen with every subsequent generation. David Morren of Insignia Homes has been creating and building custom dream homes since 1996. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship, he and his team were able to execute the finer details that elevate this home from a traditional lake cottage to a family’s ideal lake home retreat.
