Home for sale by owner, Inverness Woods, Chelsea, Michigan

Inverness Woods is in a serene natural setting, located close to lakes and recreation areas. The subdivision has 75 homes each on a one plus acre site, in the acclaimed Chelsea school district. All built from 2003 and later, it is a very peaceful neighborhood that has the best of all worlds (with low Dexter Township taxes). All homes have buried utilities, wells, and grinder pumps which connect us to the city sewer. Our home has a yard with mature trees, including a flat back yard with woods.

Energy wise: R-13 wall and R-30 ceiling insulation, additional utility shield insulation ($2,000 value) for summer and winter efficiency added in 2009, insulated entry door, efficient gas forced air furance w/ central air, 10" poured concrete basement walls, and insulated vinyl windows with screens.

Kitchen plus: Self-cleaning electric range, microwave, dishwasher, disposer, convenient island prep center plan, no wax resilient flooring, reverse osmossis drinking water (added 2007), corian counters (2007) and beautiful cabinetry.

Location: Easy access to expressways and Ann Arbor, Detroit & Toledo. Our home is in southeast Michigan, only 20 minutes West of Ann Arbor and about the same from Jackson. We are off of North Territorial which is about 8 miles north of I94 and also runs East and West. The towns of Chelsea or Dexter are about a 10 minute drive. Downtown Ann Arbor is about 25 minutes away.

From US 23, north of Ann Arbor, take N. Territorial west about 14 miles to Inverness Woods subdivision on the left where the road widens (between Riker Road and Hankard Road).
or From I 94, take M52 through Chelsea to Werkner, take a right, and stay on Werkner (which changes names to Stoffer) until the stop sign at N. Territorial, turn right and go about 1/2 mile to Inverness Woods subdivision (after the golf course) on the right. Our address is 6372 Woodvine Drive, Chelsea, MI 48118.

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Outside front in January
Front of the house in Winter

Outside front in January
Front of the house in Winter

Outside garden in back yard
Back yard garden in summer

Front walkway
Front walkway in summer

Driveway
Front driveway in Fall

Backyard woods
Back yard woods in Fall

Layout: Built in 2004, this 2288 sq. ft. home has, four bedrooms, 2.5 bath, and is two storys. Large master suite with cathederal ceilings, walk in closet, large master bath with jetted tub and walk in shower. Family room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, and a first floor laundry. Full unfinished basement with 10' ceilings, plumbed for an additional bath, 150 amp electrical service, and 40 gallon gas water heater. Three-car attached garage with garage door openers, and a great deck for entertaining in the privacy of your own back yard.

Amenities: Central air conditioning, natural gas heat, natural gas fireplace with oak mantel and ceramic hearth, ceiling fans, water softener, and a 10,000 watt automatic generator (2007). Maintenance free brick and vinyl siding, asphalt driveway with concrete walks, paved roads, impressive foyer with hardwood flooring, and smoke detectors. In 2009 we added an invisible dog fence around 2/3 the property.

Price: For sale by owner. Asking $299,000. Call 734-719-0855 to set up a showing by the owner. Willing to negotiate a broker commission on the buyers half if a broker brings a buyer. No real estate brokers soliciting listings please.

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Back yard in winter

masterbedroom

Back yard in winter

master bath

Kitchen
Bedroom 2

Back yard in winter

2nd bath

Livingroom/Kitchen
Bedroom 3

Livingroom
Bedroom 3

Back yard in winter

bedroom 4


Basement
Kitchen/Familyroom

Basement
Kitchen

Master bath
Dining room

Back yard in winter

Livingroom

Outside front yard
Garden/Deck

Back yard in winter

Back yard in Winter movie

Back yard in winter

Inverness Woods lot layout

Additional links:
Guenther Homes, the builders web page
Washtenaw County new homes guide from 2007
2006 Construction Magazine article on Inverness Woods built by Guenther Homes


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Last updated: December 2009