Enchantment In The Hills

The spacious kitchen is easily the heart of the home, with miles of counter space and a convenient work island. Enlarge

The full basement could be employed as a rec room or a media center. Enlarge

A quiet neighborhood, a school district that's ranked among the best in the state, and a 3,000 square foot home with a beautifully landscaped back yard: what more could a busy family hope for?

The home at 2734 Derby Road is a Dutch Colonial style home. Constructed in 1981 for a builder and his family, it offers large rooms, plenty of living and entertaining spaces, and a backyard that feels like a private garden. It will be offered at auction later this month, and sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price.

With its distinctive architecture, it looks as though it could have been a country house, growing organically as its owners saw fit. As it is, the home is suited perfectly for this corner of Hasty Hill Farms in Ottawa Hills.

A walkway leads from the drive to the covered porch. The front door opens to a large entry hall. A double closet to the left stands ready to accept guests' coats. A hall to the left leads to the kitchen; a powder room off this hall is the perfect place to freshen up.

To the right of the foyer is the formal living room. A long room with plenty of sunlight, it has a gas fireplace as its focal point. At the end of the room, a doorway connects the living and dining rooms.

The dining room is lovely, with cream-colored wainscoting ringing the room. A brass chandelier hangs in the center. Large windows take up one wall, with a wide ledge below.

Wide plantation shutters allow you to control the sunlight.

Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen. As stated before, this is the perfect home for a family, and the kitchen is one reason why. It is spacious enough for a full size table in the center of the room, and with its work island and miles of countertop, it could easily be the hub of a busy home. A window seat lines one wall, with plantation shutters covering the window. Built-in appliances include an electric cooktop, and oven and a microwave. Across the room, a large built-in desk is an ideal place for doing homework while dinner is prepared.

Just around the corner, and conveniently located on the first floor, is the laundry room. Across from it is a large pantry with plenty of space to hold grocery items; your laundry soaps can be stored in a small cabinet. There is also a built in ironing board.

Adjacent to the entry foyer is the family room. This comfortable space has dark wood wainscoting and Berber carpet. Cuddle up in front of the brick fireplace's raised hearth on cold winter days. On warm summer days, step out through the mullioned sliding doors to the gracious patio. A rose-covered arbor makes the patio one of the most romantic parts of this lovely home. A door from the family room leads to the two car garage.

The second floor is accessed via a staircase in the foyer. At the top of the stairs is the master suite. The spacious room is L-shaped, making it ideal for separate sitting and sleeping areas.

Large windows overlook the backyard, and a long walk-in closet offers plenty of storage space.

The master bath is quite generous, with a private garden tub in a tiled surround. A long, distressed wood vanity is lit by colonial-look sconces. A step-in shower and a commode are nearby.

Two secondary bedrooms on this floor each have double closets. They share a full bath.

A door off the kitchen leads to the basement stairs. The finished basement includes a full wet bar, and space enough for a pool table. A craft area, a private office and lots of storage round out this space.

This property has so much going for it: wide, open rooms; a beautiful lot on a quiet street; and Ottawa Hills schools. It is truly an enchanting home.

The home at 2734 Derby Road will be sold at auction Sunday, September 26 at 1 p.m., with preview and registration beginning at noon. The home will be open for preview Sunday, September 12 and Sunday, September 19 from noon to 3 p.m. To bid, you must register, and bring a $10,000 cashier's check payable to yourself. Bidder's information packets will be available on auction day. A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid to establish the final sales price. The successful high bidder will be required to sign a Real Estate Purchase Agreement immediately upon conclusion of the bidding. For more information, contact The Beth Rose Auction Company at 419-534-6223.

Features

3 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

Finished Basement

Ottawa Hills Location