Lake Michigan Waterfront - Racine, WI

Lake Michigan Waterfront Absolute Auction Tuesday, November 18th at 2pm Racine, WI

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table of contents Welcome to Racine, Wisconsin.......... 4 Lake Michigan Waterfront............... 6 Living Room......................................... 8 Wine Cellar....................................... 10 Family Room....................................... 12 Formal Dining Room........................ 14 Kitchen.............................................. 16 Office................................................. 18 Master Suite...................................... 20 Her Master Bath............................... 22 His Master Bath................................ 24 Guest Bedroom.................................. 26 Pool and Spa...................................... 28 Infinity Pool...................................... 30 Loggia................................................. 32 Experience Your Personal Paradise...34

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Welcome to Racine, Wisconsin Playing on your own private beach on the weekends, then commuting to Chicago or Milwaukee for work ... this dream can be your reality in the 300 year old community of Racine. Located on the sandy western shore of Lake Michigan, it offers small town neighborliness along with easy access to the resources and attractions of two great cities.

Enjoying the water is a way of life in Racine. Dock your boat at any of the five nearby marinas, or join the Racine Yacht Club for the weekly races, cruises and instructional programs. North Beach lures you to spend the day sunning, swimming or watching the many beach and water sports competitions held here.

Lake Michigan Waterfront

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If you enjoy entertaining, this is the home for you.

Located at 3433 Michigan Boulevard, this magnifi-

Lavishly expanded and renovated in 2008, it’s filled

cent lakefront estate will be offered for live absolute

with state-of-the-art amenities from the huge com-

auction on Tuesday, November 18th at 2 PM.

mercial grade kitchen to the wine cellar to the 2000 square feet of outdoor living area. Of course, the water is always the star attraction. Enjoy lakefront panoramas from nearly every room, as well as the infinity pool and especially your own private beach.

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Living Room The formal living room with its decorative moulding, carved gas fireplace and original walnut hardwood flooring, exudes elegance and warmth, perfect for entertaining guests in comfort and style. Built-in bookshelves flank the fireplace, and the one on the right holds a whimsical secret: a hidden door to the wine cellar.

Thanks to its fortuitous place in the home’s layout, the living room is filled with light, offering views both to the beautifully landscaped drive in front and through double doors to Lake Michigan in back.

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Wine Cellar State-of-the-art wine storage meets Old World ambiance in this impressive cellar. Authentic materials were reclaimed to create the custom design: intricately carved doors from a Spanish monastery, French paver bricks for the floor, and barn beams for the shelving.

The functionality, however, is pure 21st century.

Temperature and humidity controls with alarm maintain your precious vintages in optimal conditions. You could even host a wine tasting event here (and clean up afterwards), with a fully equipped wet bar, refrigerator and freezer drawers, icemaker and dishwasher drawer all at your fingertips.

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Family Room Wrap-around views of the infinity pool and Lake Michigan take this welcoming room to the next level of drama and allure. Part of the 2008 expansion, it is equipped with popular features for today’s living, such as in-floor radiant heat and in-ceiling speakers for the housewide AV system.

This comfortable escape just off the kitchen and breakfast nook is perfect for casual gatherings of family and friends, to relax after dinner or watch the big game on TV.

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Formal Dining Room Dinner guests won’t fail to be impressed by this elegant room with its showstopping antique fireplace reclaimed from a Queens, New York, courthouse.

Colonial crown moulding, wall sconces and the rich glow of walnut hardwood flooring complete a setting worthy of your finest culinary masterpieces.

As you dine, the endless lake view makes a breathtaking backdrop. After dinner, invite guests to step through the door to the outdoor entertaining area and sip their coffee under the stars.

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Kitchen A full staff of caterers could work comfortably in this spacious kitchen; and even if it’s just family, you’ll appreciate the separate cooking and bar areas and large butler’s pantry which gives everyone plenty of room to move. Commercial grade equipment includes 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators plus refrigerator drawers; a dedicated freezer; Wolf double oven; 2 Wolf warmers; 2 microwaves; 3 dishwashers; 3 sinks; icemaker; and TV. The kitchen delights the eye as well as the chef ’s heart with solid wood cabinetry, American walnut floor and granite countertops. Of special note is the Enkboll Design carved wood breakfast bar (below), depicting Gregorian monks making wine.

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Office Near the garage and butler’s pantry, secluded from the hustle and bustle of family living areas, the office provides a quiet retreat where you can work, read or catch up on your blogs without distractions. There’s plenty of storage built into the room, including an entire wall of shelving plus a closet with more built-in cabinets – enough to organize a large library or the paperwork of an entire business.

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Master Suite

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Ultimate luxury is yours in this extensive suite

For ultimate convenience – and indulgence – each

occupying an entire wing of the upper level. Here

of you has your own separate dressing room and

you can curl up next to the fireplace, gaze out on

bath where you can get ready in the morning or

your spectacular view of Lake Michigan, listen to

relax at the end of the day in peaceful seclusion.

music from the in-ceiling speakers or monitor your master controls of the AV and security systems.

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Her Master Bath For the lady of the house, every luxury imaginable has been built into this spacious dressing complex.

In the bath, you may choose a long soak in the spa tub overlooking the lake, or a sybaritic shower surrounded by a rain head, 6 body jets and a handheld. Both draw from two water heaters, so you’ll never run out of hot water. And when you step out, you’ll appreciate the comfort of a heated marble floor.

The huge walk-in closet will satisfy the desires of any fashionista. Custom wood vanities, including a separate hair/makeup vanity, add to the extraordinary storage capacity of this bath/dressing suite.

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His Master Bath The gentleman’s bath/dressing complex is regal in design as well as its luxury-class fittings. The centerpiece is the limestone shower equipped with a rain shower, 6 body jets and a handheld. Onyx countertops and a heated marble floor provide distinctive finishing touches to the bath.

In the dressing area, custom closets accommodate an extensive wardrobe and haberdashery, while the mirrored doors let you check the final presentation before heading out.

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Guest Bedroom Shown is one of the two lakeside guest bedrooms – each with its own private en-suite full bath – which look out over the pool and Lake Michigan stretching to the horizon. Oak hardwood floors and colonial moulding bring charming touches of tradition to these guest suites.

The other two guest bedrooms share a bath and can also be accessed from the rear staircase – ideal for extended family stays or an au pair suite. The space could also be converted to a theater or game room where the kids can play without disturbing the adults.

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Pool and Spa The freeform infinity pool, filled with heated saltwater and featuring a whirlpool jet spa, is the focal point of this home’s more than 2000 square feet of outdoor entertaining space.

Just below the infinity edge is a catchment/wading pool with built-in bench where you can sit and feel the waterfall cascade onto your shoulders as you gaze at the sweeping lake panorama before you.

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Loggia This versatile entertaining area lets you turn indoors into outdoors – and vice versa – depending on your needs and desires for the occasion. Outfitted with a gas fireplace, grill, TV and ceiling speakers, it’s an idyllic spot to watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan or throw a traditional Wisconsin beer-and-brats fest by moonlight. Electronically controlled screens and storm shutters descend at the touch of a button for total protection from the elements.

Next page: The estate’s private beach is just down the steps from the back garden. Sunbathe, swim or put your jet skis directly into the water and go!

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Tuesday, November 18th will be your only opportunity to make this exclusive Grand Estates Auction offering your own – Come Prepared to Bid and Buy.™ For details on previewing the property, please call now 1-800-552-8120.

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