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New Point of View
Custom lakefront home makes couple’s wish list come true By Jeanine Matlow | Photography by Jeff Garland
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hen it came time to build a new home on White Lake in Highland Township, Pam and Scott Bower knew what they wanted, as they’d already spent decades in that location. “We lived in our previous home for almost 30 years, thinking, ‘If we ever did this, what would we do?’ ” Scott says. “We wanted a livable design for lake living,” Pam adds. She explains that their original house was one of two they owned on adjacent lots; both came down for the custom new-build on the property that’s now legally one lot. The enhanced lakefront lifestyle the couple gained in the process better fits their family of three, which includes grown daughter Katie and a German shepherd who loves to swim. The classic Colonial home has three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and major curb appeal, with thick white trim and deep ocean-blue siding that echoes the setting. On the lake side, which is embellished with generous windows, a spacious walkout basement includes a full kitchen and bath, a natural stone fireplace, and stained concrete flooring that’s perfect for handling wet foot traffic. Hickory floors were installed on the main level, where a cozy family room has another natural stone fireplace. An efficient kitchen was a must for Pam, a special ed teacher who enjoys cooking and entertaining. Its open layout incorporates lots of storage with custom cabinets, a
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