Cook Murphy Architects

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Cook Murphy Architects
13 Reviews

Ligan Residence

Lavish new 22,000 sq. ft. two-story contemporary French Provincial style single family house with walk out lower level and detached pool house on the shores of Lake Michigan. Welcomed by a grand two-story foyer with features that include lake views from all living spaces as well as master bedrooms on two levels, home theater, exercise room and lower-level bar. Outdoor features include an infinity pool and spa, multiple terrace and roof decks.
Project Year: 2019
Project Cost: More than $2,000,000
This contemporary French Provincial estate set on the shores of Lake Michigan has a cut limestone facade and slate roof to provide majestic elegance and functional durability.
Ligan Residence
The two-story round entry foyer has a domed ceiling and central oculus that make a grand first impression
Ligan Residence
The two-story curved window wall of the living room provides a panoramic view to the water while the full height cut limestone fireplace commands the room in the evenings.
Ligan Residence
An expansive island with marble waterfall edge offers ample space for meal prep and entertaining. It’s the perfect centerpiece for this gourmet kitchen.
Ligan Residence
Located off the kitchen, the glass conservatory is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise over the lake with your morning coffee.
Ligan Residence
The family room fireplace and TV are a focal point but only if you are not taking in the spectacular lake views. The family room is open to the kitchen but also has direct access to the outdoor terrace, stair to the lower level and main entry foyer for great flow and convenience.
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The round library/office provides a serine setting to get work done but the overlook from the second floor and its location off the entry foyer make sure you can stay attuned to your surroundings.
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The first-floor primary suite includes a reading bay, direct terrace access and a romantic fireplace plus amazing bath and closets.
Ligan Residence
The first-floor primary bath has sensuous curved floor plan with generous separate vanities, large shower with views to the lake, make up area, private water closet and the soaking tub as the focal point.
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The view down from the circular balcony wrapping the round foyer is equally spectacular and highlights the geometric pattern of the custom marble floor.
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The second-floor balcony bridges the bedroom spaces with elegance while its domed ceiling and oculus complete the visual grandeur.
Ligan Residence
Located on the second floor, this optional primary suite provides an oasis for the homeowner with features including a private sitting room, private terrace, luxurious bath, his and her walk-in closets and close proximity to the elevator and second floor laundry.
Ligan Residence
The second-floor primary bath connects to the dressing hall and sitting room to make getting ready a spa like experience.
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The second-floor craft room has custom tailored millwork to support any extracurricular activity from sewing to gift wrapping or anything else you can create.
Ligan Residence
This guest bathroom, off of the main guest bedroom, has an enormous shower, bubbling tub, separate water closet and his and her lavs. Every amenity to make your stay luxurious, but hopefully not too long.
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The lower level entertaining space flows to a covered outdoor terrace on the lake side and a full bar at the other. Out of view is the billiards room and the full functioning but well disguised kitchen, perfect for whipping up some quick snacks or appetizers when entertaining.
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A large wall of glass at the back bar offers a view into the wine cellar.
Ligan Residence
The center point of the wine cellar is located directly under the round foyer and was originally designed with a portal to visually connect the two. The stone walls are grazed with light to provide ambiance (even before it is filled with bottles of wine).
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The lower level theater has terraced seating with lounging at the lowest level, reclining club chairs at the mid-terrace and bar seating at the upper terrace to handle everyone’s preferred viewing whether it’s the latest blockbuster movie or a prime sporting event. Upholstered wall panels and...
Ligan Residence
The lower level guest bath has an open and more contemporary aesthetic. It includes a separate changing room with cubbies for guest to store their personal items when they are spending the day at the pool or beach and a shower room to rinse off at the end of the day
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The exercise room has great views of the lake from the aerobics equipment and even has sliding doors to the terrace in case you want to move your yoga mat outside.
Ligan Residence