Wally Kidd: Welcome to Walloon, Spring 2017

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“The Foot” 1949 and Summer 2016 On the Cover: Trevy Warfield, John Worcester, and friends on Walloon Lake 1947 Photo by Jack Kidd

Walloon, a Kidd Family Tradition Since 1918 Many Wallooner’s like to reminisce with me about how the lake has changed over the years. Sure it has a few more homes and a few more people, but has this special place we long to return to really changed that much?

Recently I came across a unique perspective. I discovered an old home movie of my family at Walloon in 1932. It features my father, Jack Kidd Sr. as a little boy and four additional generations of family members and guests. The black and white images are fantastic! They show the same shimmering waters and rolling hills that we see today. It also shows a family along with their friends enjoying a quiet corner of the lake just as we do today. You know the saying, “the more things change, the more they stay the same”? Well, I think it’s true. Families and friends are still enjoying their own traditions of Walloon in their quiet corner of the lake. If anything, life is better.

In the pages of this brochure, you will see a collection of beautiful Walloon properties currently being offered for sale. Whether it’s the vintage cottage, the newer home destined to be tomorrow’s classic, or the desirable building site; they all reflect the traditions that make Walloon Lake what it is today.

If you are considering selling your Walloon property, I welcome the opportunity to share with you firsthand, my proven sales record and my unparalleled enthusiasm for this lake. You can rest assured knowing that my extensive history and connections on Walloon Lake will earn your trust and deliver results.

Here’s to the rich tradition of Walloon Lake and to a great 2017! I look forward to hearing from you.

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Water’s Edge

00255 Shadow trails, boyne city • $4,200,000 7 bedrooms · 7 baths · 5,859 sq. feet · 180 waterfront feet · MLS 448936 Perched on the edge of the clear waters of Walloon Lake, this cedar shake cottage has 180 feet of very private sandy frontage. It features an open floor plan and large windows that offer up stunning views of the lake from almost every room. The lakeside porch and patio make you feel as though you’re suspended over the lake. A guest house provides comfort for friends and extended family. Close to Village of Walloon, Boyne City, and Petoskey.

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Gorgeous Setting

5444 JONES LANDING, PETOSKEy • $2,990,000 6 bedrooms · 6 baths · 5,727 sq. feet · 212 waterfront feet · MLS 448703 This beautifully finished Town & Country home exudes an inviting combination of contemporary luxury and authentic cottage charm. The open-concept main living area provides the perfect layout for entertaining and features; a gourmet kitchen, five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a separate carriage house and a large, three-car garage. With its gorgeous landscaping and its central location close to Petoskey, this home is an absolute delight to enjoy all that Walloon has to offer.

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Spacious Lakeside Haven

1116 W Gruler, PETOSKEY • $2,290,000 5 bedrooms · 5 baths · 3,570 sq. feet · 160 waterfront feet · MLS 450307 This beautiful cedar home is nestled on a large two-acre lot. A professionally landscaped yard rolls down to 160 feet of sandy Walloon Lake frontage. The property features a spectacular gourmet kitchen, five bedrooms, and four and a half baths, with a handsome fieldstone fireplace at the heart of it all. Enjoy the conveniences of a guesthouse and attached three-car garage. Just a stone’s throw from Petoskey.

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Quiet, Cozy & Comfy

4777 Ellis Road, boyne city • $1,390,000 4 bedrooms · 3 baths · 2,812 sq. feet · 100 waterfront feet · MLS 449843 This charming Walloon cottage is a little slice of heaven just steps from the water’s edge. Beautiful views overlook the properties 100 feet of sandy frontage. The main floor master suite and the open-floor plan provides all you need for one floor living, while family and guests have their own private walk-out level to enjoy. Other features include a brightly lit sunroom for reading or relaxing and a large lakeside deck to simply enjoy the views.

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Sharing the Traditions of Walloon Lake

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Eagle Island 1930 and 2016 Water Sports 1947 and Summer 2016 Opposite page: Walloon Village 1912 and Summer 2016 Sailing 1941 and Summer 2016

Setting the Standards in Real Estate

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Charming Cottage

1873 Bear Foot Lane, walloon lake • $1,200,000 6 bedrooms · 4 baths · 2,750 sq. feet · 124 waterfront feet · MLS 447507 This vintage Walloon Lake cottage sits on 124 feet of sandy waterfront. But it’s all about the lakeside porch here! Gather and enjoy amazing sunsets and all that the lake has to offer from this classic Walloon porch. Perched mere steps from the water’s edge, this cottage features four bedrooms, two and a half baths, plus a two bedroom, one bathroom guest cottage. Walking distance to Barrelback, the general store and everything the Village offers.

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Rustic Retreat

5584 Howard Road, petoskey • $1,200,000 4 bedrooms · 3 baths · 1,902 sq. feet · 105 waterfront feet · MLS 448939 A classic Town & Country log styled home sits on 105 feet of prime Walloon Lake frontage. This is a classic Walloon cottage, designed to recall the feeling of yesterday. Enjoy the open floor plan, wood burning fieldstone fireplace in a vaulted great room, two car garage, and a large lakeside yard.

The location offers close proximity to Petoskey, Boyne City and the Village of Walloon Lake.

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Rare Lake Grove Homesite

4300 Lake Grove Road, petoskey • $1,190,000 135 waterfront feet • MLS 446822 VACAN T L OT A beautiful, deep lot features 135 feet of prime Walloon Lake frontage. Perfect views of the West Arm creates the ideal location to build your Up North home. The coveted Lake Grove Road locale offers close proximity to all that Petoskey offers. Noted architect, Nick White, has designed the perfect cottage for this lot.

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Sunsets from South Shore

00181 South Shore, boyne city • $1,190,000 119 waterfront feet • MLS 448218 VA C A N T L OT Incredible 14 acres with 119 feet of frontage on Walloon Lake! Great location close to the Village of Walloon, Boyne City, and Petoskey. Build your custom home on this lot and enjoy all Walloon Lake has to offer with lots of room and privacy. Two additional building sites on back lots are included.

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Luxury Condominium

04029 M-75 6, WALLOON LAKE • $1,150,000 5 bedrooms · 5 baths · 3,520 sq. feet · shared waterfront feet · MLS 449644 Rare condo with a wonderful sandy bottom and spectacular views of Walloon Lake. This four level professionally decorated condo with open floor plan features high-end upgrades throughout with a custom kitchen, three bedrooms, four and a half baths, an elevator, and a convenient location in the Walloon Village.

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What Wallooner’s Are Saying K AT HY F R ECH — BO Y NE CITY, MICHIGAN In 1888, our family built a cottage on the shores of Walloon Lake. Almost 120 years later it was time for us to sell our cherished possession. After a lengthy interview process, it became clear that there was only one realtor that could handle this important and emotional transaction for us...that was Wally Kidd. Finding a broker who we trusted was a must, finding one whose family has a similar, storied history on the lake was really unique. He clearly understood what it meant for my family to transfer the ownership of this cottage.

He handled it beautifully. Wally was always professional and became a valued friend in the end. No one knows Walloon Lake like Wally!

C A M I L L E WI L L I AM S — B OCA GRA NDE, FLORIDA Wally represented the whole picture of what we wanted in a real estate agent. A good businessman with careful attention to detail, great people instincts, and a great sense of humor. We loved spending time with him and knew that he understood the heart and soul of Walloon Lake. We were so impressed with the care he took to assure the transaction was a win-win for us and for the buyers. In the end, we never doubted our choice.

D AV I D AN D T ER ESA C ROUSE — WALLOON LA KE, MICHIGAN When we were deciding whom to represent our cottage we needed an agent who recognized the history of not only our property but also Walloon Lake in general. Without exception, Wally Kidd was the perfect agent. Not only is he a historian of Walloon Lake proper, but also he has a tremendous sense of the market and made sure both buyer and sellers were happy.

He had to deal with four family members with an equal vested interest in the sale of a house that had been in the family for sixty years, so there was also a strong emotional aspect to it that he had to navigate, and navigate he did.. splendidly. He aggressively marketed our property. He knows the market, inside and out.

On a scale of one to five, I would rate Wally a “10”.

H E ID I MAR SHAL L — H ARB OR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN Wally gets it—he’s part of the fabric of our community. But he brings so much more to the table. He knew how to market our home, and his staff was attentive and gracious. Wally is very smart and somewhat of a bulldog. That’s a winning combination because you want someone who has the finesse and the tenacity to realize the art of the deal. He did that and more. Wally genuinely cares for his clients. It’s just his nature.

TO VIEW MORE OF WHAT MY CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY, VISIT WALLYKIDD.COM.

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WH O W I LL Y O U C HOOSE T O S E L L YOUR R EAL E STATE ?

I love Walloon Lake. I live it, and I know it. It is at the heart and soul of who I am and what I do. As a result of my passion and expertise, I have achieved an outstanding record of sales on Walloon Lake.

Through hard work and dedication, my clients know they can trust me to deliver results. A strategic marketing plan directed at a highly targeted audience puts your property squarely into the hands of those looking to purchase. Are you thinking of selling? I’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Find me on:

231-838-2700 wkidd@kiddleavy.com 325 lake street, petoskey, mi 49770 offices in petoskey, walloon lake & boyne city IF YOUR PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY LISTED FOR SALE, THIS MAILING IS IN NO WAY AN ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH THAT RELATIONSHIP.