First significant Thornapple Riverfront home in Forest Hills to come available in a long time. This custom river estate sits on an expansive park-like and very private site. Located on a wide-open and navigable part of the river in a popular location between the new Ada Village & Cascade. This home was custom-built by Lance Chichester and exceeds high-quality standards in fit, finish, design, and use of materials, both inside and out. Features timeless prairie style architecture with clean horizontal lines and broad overhangs, and solid brick and limestone exterior. Interior details: custom built-ins; cherry cabinetry; chestnut flooring; custom paneled doors; fabulous open main floor plan with huge gourmet kitchen and gathering room plus screened porch with bluestone floors and paneled ceilings; huge living room with fireplace; formal dining room; luxurious owner's suite with spa bath and adjacent den/library; special main level planning space, mud room, 1/2 bath, laundry & lockers. Upstairs you'll find two spacious bedrooms with jack-n-jill bath and a third bedroom ensuite. The finished lower level features a large rec room, family room, media room, kitchenette, large bedroom, office, hall bath plus rare workshop with direct access to the backyard - perfect for water toys, storage, etc. The exterior features multiple aggregate patios, stone retaining walls, outdoor fireplace, built-in hot tub, and waterside patio, along with a permanent dock and boat slip. This beautiful waterfront property is a must-see for any high-end river buyer! Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until 08/23/2021 at 12:00 PM.