SEE THE NEW SLIDE SHOW!  Click on the "Virtual Tour" button above. See the following link for map and directions: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&ll=41.688297,-86.97258&spn=0.0266,0.050039&z=14&msid=117188259981661230206.000451106ca3524940e79 Lake access or wooded seclusion. A weekend getaway or a year round home. Rustic surroundings or sophisticated design. There is no need to choose. Just 200 steps to the shore of Lake Michigan, the Lake Cottage by Lake Prairie Homes provides all this and more. This three level, three bedroom home provides over 3,000 square feet of space PLUS a two car detached garage/WITH 320 EXTRA SQUARE FEET OF UNFINISHED LIVING SPACE ABOVE, designed with entertaining in mind. Located off Lake Front Drive near Hutchinson.  Please call for specific directions or follow the link above. Area:  House: 3,094 square feet plus 458 square feet mechanical and laundry rooms Coach House:  576 square foot 2 car garage and 320+ square feet unfinished living space above Interior Features - Maple/Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors and stairs - Slate tile floor in kitchen/dining area - 1st floor fireplace with slate facing on two story chimney - Many "green" and energy saving features - Exposed timber frame roof/ceiling structure - Open living/kitchen/dining great room w/two story atrium - First floor main bedroom with french doors to deck - Expansive window walls - Finished lower level with brick fireplace and kitchenette - Solid maple doors and douglas fir trim throughout - Oil rubbed bronze hardware - Quality light and plumbing fixtures - Cheery lower level laundry room - Mechanical room with extensive storage area Exterior Features - Less than a block to quiet Lake Michigan beach - Charming cottage design - Beautiful landscaping - Large natural wooded lot - Wraparound Cumaru deck - Front Patio - Rear open porch at walkout lower level - Outdoor shower - Composite slate roofing (50 year warranty) - Custom copper chimney - All copper flashing and snow guards on roof - Solid masonry construction - Virtually maintenance free brick exterior.