realtor.com A sweet lake house on the market for $12.5 million is the most expensive home in all of Michigan.
The 16,000-square-foot house is in Charlevoix, MI —a small town in the upper reaches of the state that markets itself as “Charlevoix the Beautiful.”
Built in 2009, the grand mansion on Lake Charlevoix features seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms.
The effort behind the home’s construction was no small feat.
“It took about five years to build, and the decor has been imported from all over the world,” says the listing agent, Rik Lobenherz , praising the craftsmanship and finishes in the residence.
The ornate wooden bar in the family room was imported from Malaysia in sections, and reassembled. Attention to detail is obvious in the home’s grand staircase, which spirals its way between floors, with lots of windows around it. Aerial view of mansion in Charlevoix, MI realtor.com Living space realtor.com Bar realtor.com Interior realtor.com Staircase realtor.com Staircase realtor.com Upper level realtor.com Despite its enormous size, the house doesn’t feel unpleasantly large.
“Each of the rooms are set up so they’re very comfortable,” Lobenherz says. “You don’t feel like you’re in a mansion as such. The rooms are very cozy, and there are eight fireplaces, so it’s just a very comfortable, homey feeling.” Bedroom realtor.com Master bathroom realtor.com Bedroom realtor.com Most living spaces and each bedroom offer water views, with numerous windows in place to take advantage of the waterfront setting.
The kitchen is spacious, with a large island and high-end appliances.
“The owner loves to cook, so it even has its own pizza oven. There’s nothing that’s missing,” Lobenherz says. Kitchen realtor.com Theater realtor.com Wine cellar realtor.com For entertaining, there’s a game room, a bar area, a theater room, and a large wine cellar. Adjusting everything from the heat to the lighting in the home is easy.
“It’s a smart house, so everything can be controlled remotely,” Lobenherz explains.
Beyond the smart home features, the agent says the home will only require a minimum of effort to bring it up to date. Living space realtor.com Dining space realtor.com Dining room realtor.com The current owners have lived in the house full-time, but they are looking to downsize. The furnishings are not included in the list price, but could be negotiated into a deal.
The house sits behind gates on 3 acres of land, with 195 feet of waterfront on Lake Charlevoix. The orientation of the house on the lot provides views looking down the length of the lake.
“It’s probably one of the better locations on Lake Charlevoix, which is a very coveted lake that is connected to the Great Lakes. You can go anywhere in the world on your boat from there,” Lobenherz says.To handle an owner’s vessel, there’s a 400-foot pier. Pier realtor.com Aerial view realtor.com Outdoor space realtor.com Outdoor fireplace realtor.com There isn’t a pool, but Lobenherz notes that the entire lake is there to swim in. A stream with waterfalls runs along the side of the house.The house’s lower level has several walkouts to the […]
