The Luxury of Location
If you want a new home in St. Joseph, Michigan, you’ll love the amenities of living hereWe hand-selected this prime real estate in St. Joseph because it is luxurious. Here you will live in the city with all its modern conveniences woven into its historic, Victorian-era charm. You also will live near Lake Michigan, the St. Joseph River, the harbor and acres of parks and beaches that stretch like a resort outside your door. Savor the amenities of this location.
Design a home that reflects your style.Whether your dream is a year-round condominium residence or a seasonal vacation home, Lake Park Place will be your sanctuary near the lake. As an original owner you can choose from 10 floor plans the one that best fits your needs. Every square foot of this new building will be crafted with the finest materials and infused with luxury. Your spacious living area with hardwood floor and cozy fireplace, signature kitchen and elegant baths will be your retreat and a favorite gathering place for family and friends.
Enjoy breathtaking views from your private balcony.Depending on the location you choose within Lake Park Place, you can see the city, the river, the lake or all three from your spacious balcony. Evening after evening, sunsets will entice you to watch the skies from this personal space.
Park your vehicles indoors.If you reserve your home pre-construction, you will receive two indoor parking places in the underground garage. Climate-controlled parking is a rare offering in our city! Your guests will find free parking in the lot next door or across the street.
Splash away your cares as you plunge into the heated indoor pool.Swim laps at dawn or take a refreshing dip with family and friends in Lake Park Place’s second-floor pool. On the same floor you will be able to work out 24/7 in a fully equipped fitness center.
Discover the lure of Lake Michigan.For centuries the sun-dappled, fresh waters of Lake Michigan have drawn people to our soft-sand shores. Situated along the bluff, Lake Park Place offers a panoramic view of this magnificent body of water and its western horizon. You will be just minutes from soaking up the warm rays at Silver Beach, named one of the top 10 family beaches in the U.S. by Parents magazine. Or you'll be fishing off the pier for perch or walleye. Splashing in the white-capped waves. Partying on your boat. Playing volleyball with friends. Or watching the wintery waves turn the century-old lighthouse into a magnificent ice sculpture. It is no wonder that Money magazine named St. Joseph one of the top six places to retire on the water.
Enjoy premier golf privilegesYour Lake Park Place address will also give you golfing privileges at one of two premier, 18-hole golf courses: the recently opened public Golf Club at Harbor Shores, the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course on Lake Michigan, or the private Point O' Woods Golf & Country Club, site of the renowned Western Amateur Golf Tournament and one of Golf Digest’s top 100 courses in the nation. Talk with your sales associate for more information.
Shop, dine, gallery-hop or listen to great music outside your door.Our first floor will offer retail and restaurant space to entertain you and your friends. But you’re also just steps away from a dynamic downtown with its blend of clothing and gift boutiques, bakeries and cafés, a music night club and outdoor performance venues, an array of restaurants and pubs to satiate your cravings from morning until night, art galleries, a book store, several hand-dipped ice cream and chocolate shops and service businesses that make it incredibly convenient to take care of the practical needs of daily life. There’s also a seasonal, local farmers’ market located next to Lake Park Place. And the Amtrak station is just below the bluff with daily trips to Chicago and Grand Rapids, Michigan, and all the shopping and culture they offer.
Find good times every day of the week.Your Lake Park Place neighborhood is a magnet for fun. Just a few blocks from home is an excellent public library, art center, children’s museum and history museum and culture that offer four seasons filled with activities, classes and exhibits. You are close to tree-filled parks, a municipal band pavilion and an arboretum along the St. Joseph River that have a biking and walking trail. St. Joseph is also home to a symphony orchestra and several live theaters that draw talent from New York City and Chicago. Below the bluff is our newest entertainment venue, Silver Beach Center. During the warm months come splash in and picnic near the interactive Whirlpool Compass Fountain that shoots water 35 feet into the air and drops in a refreshing mist. Or all year round you can pick your favorite hand-carved figure to ride on the magnificent Silver Beach Carousel. Or enjoy the dances, concerts and special events at Shadowland on Silver Beach, the interactive learning fun and traveling exhibits at Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone, the magic of Michigan’s tallest kaleidoscope and memories at Silver Beach Amusement Park Museum. On Silver Beach, you won’t want to miss the special concerts and events at Shadowland Pavillion. And in winter, you can figure skate or watch hockey events at our nearby ice rink.
Celebrate with four seasons of festivals.This spectacular location naturally brings people together. So throughout the year different groups create fun festivals to share with locals and visitors. In February you can walk downtown to watch master carvers turn blocks of ice into beautiful crystalline sculptures. Marvel at the colorful floats in the Blossomtime parade in May. The month of July is filled with fun, starting with fireworks on the 4th, the juried Krasl Art Fair along the bluff and the food and music that make our Venetian Festival a regional must-attend-event. In August watch artists chalk the block and interact with vintage car collectors. Then welcome the Tri-State Regatta in September and wrap up the year with harvest festivals and winter holiday fun. You can see what our area has planned this year at www.swmichigan.org or www.sjtoday.org.
Explore Lake Michigan’s wine country and nearby resort towns.While there are plenty of ways to relax and have fun in your Lake Park Place neighborhood, we are also ideally located in one of the most beautiful corners of Michigan. Within minutes you can be winding your way through Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country, tasting and bringing home award-winning vintages from Southwestern Michigan’s wineries and tasting rooms. Our nature trails are great for biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. You can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables from nearby orchards and gardens. Hunt for antiques or contemporary art along the coast. Fish or kayak on inland lakes and rivers. Or create lasting memories at local fairs and festivals. Every day living here is an adventure waiting to unfold. |
