In January 2024 we had the opportunity to acquire the opposite side of the duplex, that in 2018, we purchased the north side. We decided to combine the units, move to Leelanau, and make North into our primary residence.
In January we began the renovation of the south side. We renovated the north side in 2018. The building was constructed in the late 1960’s. Both sides were built identical. The lower levels were bedrooms/baths. The upper levels… great rooms/kitchens/bathrooms.
Our goal was to make the upper level our living quarters and the lower, our offices/studios/guest quarters.
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The two areas circled in red at the bottom of this drawing is where 4′ openings will be constructed, connecting both sides together. If you would like to see the other side after its 2018 renovation…Go to the menu on this site… click Sherry/Forever Space Cowgirl/Fixing North.
ABOVE: original great room dimensions 20’x30’…south wall
BELOW: great room now. Primary bedroom on right/walk-in closet/library
ABOVE: left door, bathroom/right door, hall to stairs and kitchen.
BELOW: left door, to new primary bath…right, walkway to kitchen and stairway to lower level
ABOVE: original kitchen
BELOW: this area will include the primary bath and laundry room
Tuesday, we have the rough plumbing inspection. By the end of the week, the framing should be completed. This side was heated by electric baseboard. We begin the install of a natural gas heating system mid week.
Stay tuned… more fun to come.
03 08 2025
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