409 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431
$799,000 ~ Contingent ~ Pending ~ Off Market
CARTIER MANSION – Originally built as a family home and currently operating as a B&B. in 1905, this neoclassical estate has been beautifully maintained and is still endowed with its original woodwork, fixtures and flooring. Many variety of woods – Mahogany, cherry, walnut, white maple, oak, hickory and more – were used throughout the home. The grand pillared entrance welcomes you to the vaulted reception room boasting a sweeping staircase, spacious living room lined with velvet cushioned window seats and music room on the other side. Library, den with fireplace (one of 5 in the home) modern kitchen, butlers pantry, family room and 1/2 bath complete the main floor.
Upstairs, 7 bedrooms, 2 balconies, 6 baths and a spacious open foyer delight you. Master bedroom w/ den & fireplace opens to the upper level covered balcony offering a grand overview of Ludington Ave and the downtown. Third floor has the original gymnasium & photography dark room. Lower level of home – 3/bed, 2 bath, laundry, workshop.
Electric, HVAC. Sq ft from public record. Lower level of home was once the “speak easy” and billiards room has been converted to 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths for additional living space. Workshop, utility room, laundry room and storage complete the main house. Two story carriage house/garage offers additional space and original features from an era gone by. Home is built with Roman pressed brick, trimmed with Bedford limestone and slate roofing. Electrical, Heating and cooling have been updated to today’s standards.
