An Introduction and Disclaimer

Hello everyone! It has been a long time since I have posted; it has been busy around here with everyone working toward the completion of this project house and getting it ready for market. I have posted about 25 or so pictures so you can see as much as possible of this beautiful house. I am sure, however, that I have some inaccuracies in my descriptions, which I will fix as soon as I can (which will be the next time I can get Colby to sit down with me and go over all the details). Until then, grant me a little grace and I'll make sure to update you all when everything is 100% accurate!

This house is located just 1 mile from beautiful Torch Lake, and only 1/4 mile from Torch River access, this house was built to be low-maintenance and high-quality. The craftsmanship is outstanding, from builders with many years of experience restoring turn-of-the-century Victorian homes on the northside of and downtown Chicago.

If you are interested in more information regarding this house, leave me a comment or email me, and I will see about posting more information on here when it becomes available.

Colby is finished with this house! It will soon be on the market; the investors are currently looking for a realtor that meets their needs. Here is a pictorial tour of the house: 

Out the front door is a charming Southern Style front porch with white pillars and a low deck. April 26, 2007 

The deck off the dining room is low to the ground with low rails on the corners away from the house that double as benches. Close to the house are higher rails that also function well as serving areas. April 26, 2006 

A look at the backyard and deck off of the dining room. April 26, 2006 

This kitchen includes 2 3/4 inch oak flooring, Corian countertops and sink, custom cabinetry, molding and tile work, stainless steel finish appliances and many other custom details. April 14, 2006 

The custom molding around the cabinetry is very meticulously done. April 14, 2006 

The Corian countertops in this kitchen were made specifically to the dimensions of this kitchen and included a built-in, seamless sink. The line where the counter top turns into the white sink is aesthetic only. There is no actual change of material or seam. April 14, 2006 

Custom tile work creates the backsplash behind the sink and borders the entire countertop. April 14, 2006 

A nice look at the kitchen. April 18, 2006 

Looking through the kitchen and dining room, down the hall. At the end of the hall, the master bedroom is to the right, the downstairs/master bathroom is to the left. April 18, 2006 

A view of the dining room, kitchen counter bar, sliding glass doors and the outdoor deck. April 14, 2006 

The downstairs/master bathroom is large and roomy with a custom tile shower stall, a jacuzzi bathtub, custom trimwork on the cabinets, tilework around the bathtub, white wainscoting on three walls and a custom angle tile floor. April 18, 2006 

The Jacuzzi tub is wrapped with white wainscoting, custom tile and is accented by glass candle holders beneath each window. April 18, 2006 

The downstairs/master bathroom shower with a clear door and custom tile. April 18, 2006 

The shower is quite large and is custom tile, including two soap holders built into the wall. April 18, 2006 

The master bedroom walk-in closet. April 18, 2006 

The master bedroom, downstairs, has crown molding as well as the base molding which is found throughout the house. April 18, 2006 

A view of the kitchen and dining room from the entry way. April 18, 2006 

The coat closet/storage area beneath the stairs. The oak dining room/kitchen flooring extends into this deep closet for easy cleaning. April 14, 2006 

A view of the living room and kitchen showing relativity. April 14, 2006 

The living room has a gas fireplace with custom trim and marble tile hearth. Crown and base molding circle the room, track lights accentuate the windows and fireplace. (not completely installed in this picture.) Cable hookups are placed on both sides of the room for variability. April 14, 2006  

The entry way has 2 3/4 inch oak flooring and a custom oak trim staircase. April 14, 2006 

The first upstairs bedroom, located at the top of the stairs and to the right. The door to the hallway is just out of this picture to the right. April 14, 2006 

Another view of the first upstairs bedroom. April 14, 2006 

The second upstairs bedroom, located at the top of the stairs and to the left. I don't remember the exact dimensions of this room, but the space in front of this window would be perfect for an enormous window-seat. And in the next picture you'll see a wall which would be large enough to put a king-size four-poster bed in front of! April 14, 2006