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Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired estate with 2-level garage for classic cars up for auction

Jun 8, 2019

By Sheila Mcgrath | M LIVE -

A custom modern home at 6479 144th Ave. near Holland, previously listed for $5.65 million, will be sold at a no-reserve auction beginning Tuesday, June 11.

The Prairie-style four-bedroom, seven-bath home includes many design elements made famous by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, including custom wood cabinetry and Wisconsin limestone.

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The star attraction is a two-level, temperature-controlled garage that can display up to 30 collectible vehicles and motorcycles. It also contains two locker rooms, a full bath and laundry.

The space is connected to the main residence by an underground tunnel.

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Owner William Ockerlund is an avid collector and racing enthusiast, according to information provided by Interluxe, which is holding the auction.

Bidders may participate in the auction online from anywhere in the world.

Information on registering to bid can be found at www.Interluxe.com/12509.

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Interluxe president Scott Kirk said online auctions are quickly becoming the method of choice for selling one-of-a-kind luxury properties.

"First, it attracts a wider pool of interested buyers than traditional real estate marketing. With more people able to bid virtually, it's easier to obtain a fair market value. Both buyers and sellers appreciate that," he said.

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Another advantage to selling by auction is the fast, firm closing date, Kirk said. With an absolute auction, the property will be sold without fail on the auction date; and closing is 45 days after that.

"This allows the sellers to move on with their lives, rather than wait possibly months for the right buyer," Kirk said.

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The home is the final design of the late architect Don Steenwyck, who designed homes for many notable area residents including a DeVos property outside Grand Rapids, according to information provided by Interluxe.

Construction took more than three years, and the home was built with consideration of LEED standards and environmental impact including geo-thermal heating and cooling.

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The home sits on more than 40 acres.

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The new owners can practice their motocross skills on the property's 1-mile, sprinkler-equipped racetrack.

Also on the grounds are an in-ground swimming pool, 2-acre pond for winter ice skating, and woodland trails for mountain biking, ATVs, horseback riding and cross-country skiing.

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The home is being sold furnished, as many of the pieces were designed specifically for the space.

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Each of the four bedrooms has its own full bath and walk-in closet, while the master suite has two walk-in closets, a fireplace and glass-walled sitting area that features a signature Frank Lloyd Wright mitered corner, also found elsewhere throughout the home, and opens onto a private deck overlooking the pond.

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The kitchen features high-end equipment and lots of storage capacity.

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On the lower level are a billiards/game room, theater room and gym.

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For outdoor living, the pool patio offers a covered barbecue kitchen and separate covered bar. This area is also directly accessed from the indoor kitchen.