$1,800,000

An exceptional opportunity to own a five-bedroom, 4.5-bath Hemphill-built home, nestled in the private lake front East Milburn Park area. Built in 1939, this stunning Lannon stone property features 13 rooms, including five spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths. With refinished hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted white walls, the home is a blank canvas, ready for your personal touch. The first floor offers a welcoming living room with a stone fireplace and a grand dining room, both adorned with elegant plaster cornices. Nearby, a private paneled office provides a perfect workspace, just steps from the living room. Adjacent to the office, a three-season screened porch invites you to enjoy the tranquil sounds and breeze of Lake Michigan. The entryway is highlighted by a beautiful iron railing staircase leading to the second-floor landing. Original to the home are a St. Charles cabinet kitchen and pantry, as well as well-preserved tiled bathrooms. The second floor includes a primary bedroom suite, two other large bedrooms with a hall bath. The 2nd floor back stairway leads to two smaller bedrooms and a hall bath. The expansive third floor remains unfinished, offering a whole-house fan and abundant storage space, with the potential to transform into a playroom or additional living area. The lower level features a paneled family room with a a stone fireplace, a large laundry and utility room , as well as a separate tool room that would make an ideal wine cellar. A two-car attached garage, central air conditioning, and heating complete the standard amenities. This home is in excellent condition and presents a blank slate for updates to modern luxury standards. Positioned just steps from an iconic lighthouse and one house away from Lake Michigan, it offers close light house beach access and proximity to a scenic nature trail. The property is part of a family trust, sold as-is.