This unique A Frame home on the northwest side of Grand Rapids has an open floor plan,  3 bedrooms, 2 baths in 1923 finished square feet. The main floor has an open cathedral ceiling in the Great Room which is open to the kitchen and upper loft. Large windows let in lots of natural light and a brick wood burning fireplace adds lots of architectural appeal. A large master suite with private bath upstairs has a loft that overlooks the living area below. Two bedrooms and full bath on the main floor. A  family room with fireplace on the walk out lower level that has sliding glass door to the front of the home. An attached 2 car garage and a large utility laundry room are also on this level. A wrap around deck offers plenty of room for outdoor living and entertaining in the warmer months. Lo... 02/15/2010

The Shawmut Hills neighborhood is a small residential community located in the northwest section of Grand Rapids, Michigan.  It is bordered by Lake Michigan Drive and Leonard St. NW and extends east towards Covell Ave. and west towards Collingdale Ave.  It's one of my favorite northwest communities.  The homes in the community are a nice mix of older estates, newer custom built homes and small to mid-sized homes perfect for first time home buyers. The tree lined streets and well maintained homes make it a great community to walk or jog in. In fall, the colors are exquisite. The area also has several schools which include, Shawmut Hills School, Covell Elementary, Oakleigh School and on it's eastern boundary, Union Highschool.  There is also a nice local park, ShawmutPark and several are... 08/23/2008

Only a few homes you come across have the urban flair of this home.  Stylishly updated with designer colors, its white ceramic-tiled kitchen and dining room make you think a Manhattan brownstone had somehow flown cross-country and landed in Grand Rapids.  The backyard and patio are professionally-landscaped to make this your little piece of heaven on earth. Stucco living room walls sport Potter Barn colors and central air keeps you chillin' in the dog days of summer.  $139,900 is the price of cool today.  For more interior photos, see www.donphelan.com   426 Newburg NW   08/22/2008