2828 military street

The "Westhaven" this historic riverfront home sits on almost an acre lot. This home needs to be brought back to life, its is a Diamond in the rough. It was built and designed by Walter Wyeth and was the home of nationally significant Bina West Miller, founder of the Woman’s Benefit Association, now Woman’s Life Insurance Society. Known as “Westhaven,” this large home saw the entertainment of the Governor of Michigan and others. Has 5 bedrooms 2 of them have balcony overlooking the river. Large great room with lots of windows, glass french doors,and a beautiful fireplace, Grand stairway with mural painting, the back stairway has a dump waiter. Main floor also has library with custom wood working and fireplace mantel. Lower level walks out to Terrance and has kitchen, dining area with custom ceiling, family room and storage area. All the trim, doors and woodwork were custom made when it was built lots of detail, it just needs the right craftsman to restore its rich history.