Step inside the historic $1.79 million home with ornate stonework and Tiffany glass

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Adjacent to downtown Grand Rapids, in the historic Heritage Hill neighborhood, stands an impressive mansion that has spent much of the last half-century tucked away in a flat lot.

221 John St. Hidden gem in NE not easily visible from side street. Passersby have no opportunity to see much more than the cobblestone driveway and the round tower that rises above the landscaping.

The nine-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bathroom swing-style home is listed for $1.795 million by Bill Tyson and Jason Makowski. NAI Wisinski from West Michigan. The home, which has many unique features including ornate stonework, Tiffany glass windows, and a third-floor ballroom, is MLive’s House of the Week. Homes across the state are on display every Wednesday.

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“People come in and they’re shocked,” Tyson said. “Whenever you walk into a property like this, which is an old house, you always worry about what might need to be done. Everything was taken care of. “The newest owners have done an incredible job restoring the house.”

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The stonework, which extends halfway up the exterior of the house, is made of stones drifted from the Great River. Same as cobblestone driveway.

After passing the river rock front porch and entering through the wide oak door, visitors are introduced to the grand entryway. Small recesses around the door feature unique Tiffany glass installations. The room features a large fireplace, one of seven fireplaces in the house. The wooden beams in the ceiling around the first floor are carved in Victorian style.

An archway next to the entryway meets a formal dining room with interesting leaded-glass built-ins and a stained-glass window. A section of the floral wallpaper panel in the arch depicts the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

Halfway up the first floor of stairs, a landing introduces you to a tranquil sunroom above the porte cochere on the east side of the house. Sunlit windows are a quiet relief.

The second floor opens to a living room with a magnificent fireplace. Five bedrooms are just off the hall. Two bedrooms, including the one originally reserved for the primary, have fireplaces lined with more unique flooring.

The third floor opens to the ballroom. Original paneled pine beadboard from the ceiling was used on the walls. An edge-lit sign on the wall honors the original owners who hosted parties at the venue.

The alcove in the ballroom became a small seating area. The closest bedroom is located in the home’s tower, providing a raised, vaulted ceiling.

Located at the top of Heritage Hill, the mansion served many functions. IT

It was the home of a wealthy businessman, a shelter for runaway youths, and an appliance repair shop. The home was most recently purchased in 2016 by David and Rae Green of Sanford Behavioral Health as a residential outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center for more than 100 residents. 20 men. The Greens spent about $1 million restoring the house over a year and a half.

Alec Green, vice president and general manager of Sanford Behavioral Health, David and Rae’s son, said the company’s patients are more acutely ill and changes in the mental health industry are facilitating the need for a different space.

Leaving home behind brings mixed emotions, she said.

“It’s truly bittersweet. We’ve grown as a company in this building, and I’ve grown personally,” said Alec Green. “I hope we can find someone who can continue to love this house and continue the mission of preserving its history.”

MLive/The Grand Rapids Press photojournalist Isaac Ritchey had the opportunity to tour the house. Check out the photos in the gallery above or Click here for a direct link to the gallery.

The history of the house is taken from a source. 2017 MLive article It includes the restoration of the house.

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