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3 Michigan Retreats: Pentwater Cottages and a Southfield Brick Quad

By Awais Manzoor

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Spaces positioned for immediate living, whether by meticulous care or sweeping updates. Two Pentwater cottages capture the rhythm of a lake-town getaway, pairing village-and-marina proximity with the flexibility to suit year-round life, weekends, or guests. The third shifts inland to Southfield, where a rare five-bedroom brick quad balances everyday convenience with a backyard that meets green space, offering privacy and room to gather.

Lakeview Cottage Escape | $425,000 (Sold)

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558 S Wythe St, Pentwater, MI 49449
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LISTING AGENT:
Gabriela Peterson

With Pentwater Lake as its backdrop, this cottage-style retreat brings everyday ease to one of West Michigan’s most sought-after lake communities. Inside, inviting living space unfolds across spacious living areas, filled with warmth and character and designed for gathering—whether hosting family weekends or entertaining friends after a day on the water. Beautiful lake views set the tone, while the location keeps you just minutes from downtown Pentwater shops and dining, plus nearby marinas and the beach. Meticulously maintained and cared for over many years, the home is well-suited to a range of rhythms, from a year-round residence to a vacation getaway or income-producing investment property. Mornings here start with the lake, and the day can end with a quick stroll into town.

Price: $425,000 (Sold)

Size:
2,223 sq ft
Contact:
Gabriela Peterson, Five Star Real Estate, 231.830.7037
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258 3rd Street | $422,000 (Sold)

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258 3rd St, Pentwater, MI 49449
raquelrae
LISTING AGENT:
Raquel Rae

In the heart of downtown Pentwater, steps from the beach, the harbor, and the village shops, this brick cottage offers the ease of new construction wrapped in classic Michigan warmth. Stripped to the studs and rebuilt over a full year, it brings a full suite of updates—new plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall, flooring, windows, doors, cabinetry, and hardware—along with fully updated fireplaces and an exterior professionally prepped, primed, and painted. Inside, the main house is move-in ready with an all-new appliance suite, updated central gas heat with new floor registers, plus fresh lighting and ceiling fans throughout; even the roof has been treated, cleaned, and galvanized-weather protected. A partially finished basement adds flexible non-conforming bedroom or office space and generous storage. Attached, a renovated studio apartment with its own entrance and washer/dryer hookup, plus a finished, insulated, heated, fully wired outbuilding, creates room to host, work, and make.

Price: $422,000 (Sold)

Size:
2,600 sq ft
Contact:
Raquel Rae, Lighthouse Realty-Ludington, 231.881.2167

23630 Edinburgh St | SOLD

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23630 Edinburgh St, Southfield, MI 48033
craigcsteele
LISTING AGENT:
Craig C. Steele

On a quiet, walkable street in Southfield, this brick quad offers a flexible layout designed for everyday ease and easy entertaining. The main level moves from a living room into a large island kitchen with appliances included, alongside a dining room where a door wall opens to a generous covered patio. Out back, the yard looks out to green space, with wildlife as a regular backdrop. Upstairs, three large bedrooms are paired with hardwood floors and a full bath featuring an adjoining dressing room. The lower level adds a family room warmed by a natural fireplace, plus two adjacent bedrooms with new carpet. Fresh paint throughout, new luxury vinyl flooring on the first floor, and practical updates—including a new electrical panel, built-in Samsung microwave, garbage disposal, and garage door opener—round out the move-in-ready feel.

Price: SOLD

Size:
1,875 sq ft
Contact:
Craig C. Steele, Preferred, Realtors® Ltd, 734.928.7155