Carriage House in Upper Water Hill

Description

The House: This simple-living 1BR, 3/4 Bath (no tub) house was formerly the actual carriage house to our pre-1900 farmhouse so it has a lot of character and a country/cottage vibe. The upstairs has the lofty feel of a, well, hayloft. The house is cozy and homey and wildlife strolls by and the sound you'll hear most are the school kids on the playground across the street. Scholars, artists, and writers--this little house lets in the light and is a wonderful place to think. The upstairs (hayloft) bedroom has high windows and is partially divided (office/workout/studio/nursery). There in en suite laundry. The Property: The carriage house itself is very private, and has a small yard in back that is just yours, but you should know that we live next door. We have kids and dogs, we keep honeybees and chickens. Also, there are a few grand old walnut trees that keep the carriage house shady in the summer, but are not great neighbors in the fall when the nuts are falling. **If these details do not sound charming to you, this is probably not your house!** Location: The carriage house is set back from the street on our slightly wild wooded lot, less than 1.5 miles from UMich campus. Miller Avenue is on the city bus line AND has a divided bike lane that connects all the way to campus. It is possible to live here without a car. If you do have a car, note that there is only one parking spot available. Also, if you do bring a car, know that we appreciate if tenants (who are able to do so) pitch in with driveway snow-shoveling. We will maintain the front yard and public sidewalk. The Neighborhood: We are a stone's throw from Mack School, which has a public indoor swimming pool and a tennis court. We are a few blocks from the Ann Arbor YMCA. Bird Hill Nature Area, Kerrytown Farmers' Market, and great Main Street restaurants are all within 1 mile. Public schools schools are Bach, Forsythe or Slauson, and Skyline. Overall: The carriage house makes a great home for grad student/fellow/visiting single or couple/*small* family, or as an A2 base for a commuting faculty person. We both teach at UMich and we are happy to advise anyone new in town and/or the university.