Click on thumbnail to view larger image. This Georgian Country Manor was built in 1916 by Chester Idema, son of Old Kent Bank founder Henry Idema. When Chester and his family lived here, they had 2 live-in maids, a full time cook, a full time laundress, and a full time chauffeur. Today's hosts use their home as a Bed and Breakfast, affectionately named Peaches. Inside the estate features many family antiques and an expanding original artwork collection.
Perennial gardens surround the home.
The Puritan Flats was built in 1910 on land on which the Grand Rapids Sanitarium stood for years. It was originally a 12-unit apartment building. The present owner, Keith Cannon, purchased the Puritan after a fire earlier this year. Two unique apartments will be open showcasing the work of the numerous craftspeople involved in the restoration. The third floor apartment with its cathedral ceilings has two open balconies with great views of the city.