lakeshore life
Spring Lake, Michigan
Own the lakefront home of Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo. by colle e n h . trou pi s
Address 19343 North Shore Dr. Spring Lake, MI 49456 Specs Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 3.5 Square Footage: 4,248 Acreage: 0.42 Shoreline: 100 feet Price: $1,599,000 Contact Sandi Gentry RE/MAX Grand Haven 616-638-3900 sandigentry.com
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f the 100 feet of sandy Lake Michigan frontage and 4,200-plus square feet weren’t reason enough to want to own this Spring Lake home, consider the picturesque sunsets that can be enjoyed from its decks. Oh, and there’s the celebrity angle, too: The current owners are Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo and his wife, Lupe. The Izzos are the third owners of the home, which was built in 1975 as a small beach house. Over the years it was expanded and upgraded. “We added the loft and master suite updates, as well as the outdoor kitchen, decking and covered porch,” says Tom Izzo. All of those updates have maximized its unique spot on the water. “It has a contemporary and comfortable feel to it, with warm beach accents and floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living area,” Lupe Izzo says. The home has an open floor plan, where the living room flows into the dining area and kitchen with center island. The
master suite is a true retreat, with a fireplace, loft area, and balcony overlooking the lake. The fully finished lower walkout level includes three of the home’s six bedrooms and a family room. Attached to the home is a three-car garage. Outside there are expansive areas for entertaining, including two covered decks, one of which features an outdoor kitchen, as well as a beachside composite deck. Once outside, it’s only about 100 feet to the water (depending on the level of the lake), and the Grand Haven Pier is a mile down the beach. While there’s no dock on the property, a marina is just a mile away. The location cannot be beat. Sitting just west of Grand Haven, the home is less than two hours from Lansing and about three hours from both Detroit and Chicago. “It’s just a wonderful community with excellent schools, unique locally owned boutiques, and wonderful festivals through the spring, summer and fall,” Lupe says. “It really stands out as a wonderful family home or a serene vacation home.” r PHOTOS COURTESY OF RE/MAX GRAND HAVEN