601 Bartlett St, Lansing, MI 48915

Stately home on north edge of the lovely West Side Neighborhood. Gorgeous kitchen, manicured lawn with extensive perennial flower beds in rear private yard. Enter by way of a new porch to a foyer of a bygone age. There are plaster moldings over the archways, crown molding, 9-foot ceilings and hardwood floors underfoot. The light fixture is original. To the left is a very large living room with gas fireplace, brass register covers and some period furniture. Off the living room is a white sunporch complete with screens and glass and views of the gardens. Chinese lanterns adorning the rafters can stay. To the right of the foyer is a formal dining room with beamed ceiling, built-in double corner hutches flanking an alcove with white wood panels and 4 mini windows. Original swinging door and original light fixture. The kitchen has been totally remodeled (circa 2000) with attention to beauty and function. Concrete tile floor, concrete counter, custom cherry cabinetry, track lighting and sleek ceiling fan. There are many special features such as the open wine rack, pull-out spice rack, pull-out shelving and pop-up cutting board. Master bedroom has a wall of classy original built-in closets â“ very deep. Center 2 are traditional closets. Others are built to be used instead of dressers. The third floor is a bonus with a cottage feel sitting room as well as a large walk-in closet. There is a removable whole-house attic fan which can cool the entire house if the doors are propped open. Basement has French drain waterproofing, glass block windows, sump pump (2018). The washer is two years old. There is one finished room and a half bath as well as a workshop room and laundry area. Exterior professionally painted 2018. Furnace 2014. Water heater 2018. 200-amp electric service. The home is full of history: the plaster moldings were crafted by Ernie Hawks who also did the work on the State Capitol, the Michigan Theatre and Fairchild Theater. Convenient location for those that work at Sparrow Hospital. If you are unfamiliar with West Side Neighborhood (McPherson Area) take a drive thru this charming area with winding roads shaded by mature trees and graced with many large historic homes that have been restored or immaculately cared for.