




70700 Ironwood Dr, Niles, MI, 49120
About This Home
Formerly the Winkler School, this substantial building offers nearly 14,000 square feet of interior space on approximately five acres, constructed in the solid, durable style typical of mid-20th-century institutional architecture. Originally built to serve an educational purpose, the structure was later adapted for residential use, resulting in a property defined by scale, volume, and flexibility rather than traditional floor-plan conventions. The expansive interior includes multiple bedrooms and baths along with a variety of large rooms suitable for living, working, or creative use. The layout reflects its origins, providing an opportunity for a buyer with vision to reimagine the space for modern residential living, a compound-style home, or another adaptive use consistent with its character. While the property would benefit from updating and refinement, it presents a rare chance to acquire a distinctive building where size, privacy, and adaptability are central features.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
- Construction materials: Block,Stone,Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven,Range,Washer
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Other
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 9
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Guest Quarters,Wet Bar,Center Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
- Window features: Replacement
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Stone
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 13,152
- Total interior livable area: 13,152 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Rocker Light Switches,42 in or + Hallway,Low Threshold Shower,Accessible Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 1407001805000
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 5 Acres
- Features: Level,Ground Cover
- Lot size dimensions: 612 x 354
