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Waterfront Home for Sale on Brighton's Woodland Lake

Saturday, August 28, 2021
by Tom Stachler,ABR,CDPE - Group One Realty Team

GATED COMMUNITY-PRIME WATERFRONT Home-WOODLAND LAKE

Looking for Waterfront Homes on Woodland Lake?  A spectacular waterfront estate consisting of a masonry built home in the exclusive gated Hilton Pointe Subdivision.  Custom Built in 2006 with only the finest of materials and craftsmanship sporting marble floors, crystal light fixtures, full gourmet kitchen, finished walkout basement, exotic trim, mechanicals, fixtures and much more.  Most rooms and floors have individual controls for temp control, bathroom floors are heated, top of the line appliances, mechanicals and air filtration etc.  Two laundry areas, 5 Bedrooms, 5 full baths and two half baths with work out room, recreation area and huge hardwood floored living or dancing area.  Setup for first floor guest or in-law suite as well with its own balcony.  Exotic lighting and landscaping throughout, this one will certainly impress and get your attention. Ask us about hidden rooms and other features too.  

OUTSIDE this brick and limestone home has approx 156' of frontage on Woodland Lake extending well out into the water with dock, boat lift and professionally landscaped grounds with three balconies and two patios. Of course undergrounds sprinklers, backup generator and beach / swimming area with a western view for spectacular sunsets over the water.  Forgot to mention the Italian tile balconies with powder coated railings that are all masonry construction, no wood or trek decks here.  More Photos and Hilton Pointe Building Lots for Sale Here

You have your owned gated driveway within a gated community for even more privacy and security.  The lot is approx 159w x 276D for plenty of space to stretch out, relax and peacefully enjoy the views and water sports from your dock.  Float boat also available for sale fyi.  Additional vacant building lots are available in the community as well.  More community listings here. 

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Note: Home currently does not have owner occupied homestead tax discount of approx 33%.  

Featured Property Upgrades

  • Italian Marble Flooring including balconies
  • All inside & outer railings custom designed by owner in French pattern wotj powder coated finishes
  • Most rooms/floors have multiple temp controlled zones for energy savings and targeted comfort.
  • All window treatments remote controlled except master bedroom curtains
  • All door levers custom designed by Sherle Wagner/New York in Silver Nickel ($1000 per door)
  • Stone Fireplace mantels and cooktop hood custom made for home
  • All exterior Medeco brand door locks are duplication and pick proof.  Duplicate Keys require owner signature. Deadbolt locks are also Medeco on interior and exterior doors.
  • Solid core interior doors custom designed by owner that are thicker and taller than standard
  • Reinforced safe rooms / door frames on each floor with connection to exterior cameras and hard wired phones in each
  • Closet on lower level bedroom has fingerprint lock and deadbolt
  • Lighted niche openings on both staircases for art displays
  • Wolf Stove & Hood, subzero refrigerators and freezers
  • Reed, Ribbon and Acanthus leaf custom accent trim throughout
  • Security cameras around entire home
  • Underground sprinklers and Landscape lighting
  • Gated subdivision with additional gated driveway and intercoms
  • Heat recovery HEPA air exchangers on each furnace with additional anti viral device electronic scrubbers for flu and covid.
  • All three main and junior master suites have heated bath floors and security pads.
  • Home plans available at closing.
  • AV audio/video monitors for gate and front door communication in kitchen, main and junior masters.
  • Driveway security gate with Video
  • Masonry balconies with Italian Tile and powder coated custom designed railings

Call for more info and showing information.  

 

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Tom Stachler is a state of michigan licensed realtor and broker, builder and his marketing this secure and prestigious subdivision.  Call us today for more info or access information.  

Homes for sale on Woodland Lake in Brighton Michigan, Livingston County.  Gated subdivision that currently has two homes for sale plus three vacant lots.  Two of the parcels have waterfront access and views along with this home providing your own dock and beach front access.  

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STUMP REMOVAL: HOW TO GET RID OF TREE STUMPS

Sunday, August 22, 2021
by Tom Stachler,ABR,CDPE - Group One Realty Team

After the recent storm damage over these past few weeks, I thought this information might be helpful.  

 

Stump Removal: 4 Ways to Get Rid of Tree Stumps

A tree in your landscape can be a thing of beauty. But after it’s gone, the stump left behind is not so beautiful. It’s a tripping hazard, can damage your lawn mower as you try to mow around it, attract insects, and let’s face it — sawn-off trunks just don’t look great! Stump removal is your only option.

But unfortunately, removing that stub of a tree that’s left is more difficult than you might think. It’s connected to a root system that once anchored a tree, keeping it upright in all kinds of wind and weather. In fact, the root system of most trees roughly mirrors the size and height of the tree itself, spreading as far out and down as the branches reached out and up.

After the tree is gone, those roots are still attached to the stump, clamping it firmly in place in the ground. The roots will eventually decay, returning nutrients to the soil, but the stump itself can take as long as 10 years to break down. Do you really want to work around that eyesore for the next decade?

Unless you lead with your checkbook, there’s nothing “easy” about stump removal.  But if your willing to trade-off waiting time for expense, there’s a number of ways to eliminate the stumps for very little cost. Here are a few different methods to choose from.

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Stump Grinder

The most common method of stump removal is grinding, but that job is about as far from DIY as you can get. You’ll need to hire a tree service who’ll use a specialized stump grinder, a machine resembling a torture machine from the scariest horror movie you can imagine.  The toll features a spinning circular grinding blade that is plunged into the ground again and again to chew up the stump and reduce it to sawdust.

It happens fast, but the average cost for having a stump ground is $300, and prices can go as high as $900. If you have several stumps to deal with, you can pay an hourly rate, but at $150 or more an hour that can add up quickly.

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Manual Tree Stump Removal

For the hearty do-it-yourselfer, digging out a medium-to-small sized stump can be done in an afternoon. Here are the steps.

 

  1. Dig around the stump with a pointed shovel to expose the roots. Extend the hole a few feet out from the stump to give yourself room to maneuver.
  2. Cut through the exposed roots. It helps to have a variety of tools on hand, to get through compacted soil and different sizes of roots. Good tools for this part of the project include a lopper, pruning saw, ax, and digging bar.
  3. Continue to work your way through roots and soil until you can rock the stump back and forth.
  4. Push the trunk to one side with a pry bar and cut through the exposed roots. Repeat, making your way around the trunk to get at the roots on all sides.
  5. Continue until the root ball is cut free. Remove and fill the hole with soil.
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Chemical Tree Stump Removal

Stump removal chemicals are sold online and in Home improvement stores. They generally contain potassium nitrate, which speeds up the microbial process of decomposition. They may be in liquid form or a powder, to which you add water. You will want to keep kids and pets away while the chemical is doing its work.

 

  1. Purchase stump removal product.
  2. With a chainsaw, cut off the stump as close to the ground as possible.
  3. Drill multiple 1′ holes 10″ deep in the top of the stump. Drill a few more holes slanting inward from the side of the trunk. These will provide air to help fuel decomposition.
  4. Pour the chemical in the top holes, according to directions.
  5. Cover the stump with a tarp and wait 4-6 weeks. The wood will become spongy.
  6. Chop out the softened wood with an ax and fill the hole with soil. Depending on the size of the stump, you may need to repeat the steps.

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Burning Tree Stump Removal

This is particularly effective when used as a second step after the chemical removal method. Instead of chopping out the remaining wood, burn it! If you’re starting your removal with fire, you’ll find that it works best on older, drier stumps. If yours was cut very recently or it is still putting out shoots then it’s still fairly green and won’t burn as well. For obvious reasons, follow all safety precautions, have a properly rate fire extinguisher handy, and  keep kids and pets away from the stump as it smolders.  The process is as follows:

 

  1. Check with local authorities for fire burn restrictions.
  2. With a chainsaw, cut off the stump as close to the ground as possible.
  3. Drill multiple 1′ holes 10′ deep in the top of the stump. Drill a few more holes slanting inward from the side of the trunk to intersect with the holes drilled down from the top.
  4. Pour kerosene or fuel oil into the holes. Do NOT use gasoline! Wait 2 weeks to let it soak through the wood. For a large trunk, repeat and wait another 2 weeks.
  5. Clear away debris from around the trunk and lay down bricks or rock to create a fire ring. Have a hose at the ready, as well as a large fire extinguisher rated to work on fuel oil and wood.  (An ABC rated extinguisher covers all types of fires).
  6. Using sticks and kindling, build a fire on top of the trunk. Once lit, the fire will burn out as the sticks are consumed, but the trunk will ignite and start to smolder.
  7. The trunk will continue to smolder for days. Check on it a couple of times a day, and stir up the embers if needed.
  8. Once the fire is completely burned out and the area is cool, rake out the ashes and fill the hole with soil.

 

There’s no reason you have to trip over an ugly stump in your yard for the next decade. Just pick your plan of attack and evict that memory of a tree gone by.

 

 

 

Tom Stachler is a state of Michigan licensed real estate broker and builder working in Ann Arbor, Saline, Ypsilanti, Brighton and their surrounding communities.  Call us today to put our 30 plus years of experience to work for you.  

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3455 Hilton Pointe Ct, Brighton Michigan For Sale-4866sf Beautiful Home

Saturday, August 21, 2021
by Tom Stachler,ABR,CDPE - Group One Realty Team

NEWER BRIGHTON Home FOR SALE - HIGH QUALITY THROUGHOUT - WOODED VIEWS

Located in a secure gated community of beautiful homes, this upgraded brick home has higher ceilings throughout with plenty of features making this the one for you.  WATCH THE HD WALK THROUGH VIDEO BELOW - High quality cabinets and granite counters throughout, multiple high efficient furnaces, recirculating quick access hot water with high efficient water heaters, home built 2015 with a 2019 new no maintenance "trek" brand deck, a brand new whole house backup generator along with a 4 car heated garage are only a few of the upgrades you will truly appreciate.  The home is wired for sound and backs to woods with a fire pit within a secure gated community on a quiet cul de sac across the street from Woodland Lake.  Easy access to Grand River and I96 for commuters!  

The second floor features large walk in closets in all bedrooms with two of them being the popular Jack and Jill style.  There is a huge second floor laundry room across from  a separate electronics closet for better wifi reception and house music installations and of course the sprawling master suite that sports the quality windows & trim displayed throughout this wonderful home.  More Photos and Info here

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On the First floor you have a stylish study across from a formal dining room with butlers service area, wonderful and spacious gourmet kitchen with a huge pantry and prep room and solid core doors throughout.  All doors are oversize especially the sliding door wall to the rambling "trek brand" no maintenance deck.  The larger yard has been professionally landscaped with inground sprinklers, a new 24kw whole house backup generator and public sewer.  

Tom Stachler is a licensed broker and builder working in Michigan in the Brighton, Ann Arbor, Saline and their surrounding communities.  Beat other competing buyers.... Call today to setup a showing appointment at 734-996-0000

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