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$4,399,000
65 Days On Site

2721 Nelson Road
Peninsula Township, MI 49686

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
6
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
6,945
SqFt
$633
/SqFt
1996
Built
Subdivision:
NA
County:
GrandTraverse

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Old Mission Peninsulas Most Photographed Home - Iconic Green Design by William McDonough. One-of-a-kind sustainable estate with 360‚ ° development, protected views of Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Merlot, Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, loft office with bay views, and a 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Lower-level gallery includes a kitchenette, game room, and 3 bedrooms with stunning views. Designed for entertaining. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1‚ ¾" solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Sold as-is for the next visionary to make it theirs. A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$4,399,000
Days On Site 
65 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
6,945 sqft
Total Baths 
6
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
8.44 Acres
Year Built 
1996
MLS® Number 
78080057590
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 months agoListing first seen on site
2 months agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
8.44
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
AttachedGarageHeated GarageGarage Door Opener
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
3665
SqFt Below 
3280
Style 
Morethan2StoriesContemporary
Water Source 
PrivateWell
Zoning 
Agricultural
Interior Features
Appliances 
Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerFreezerMicrowaveOvenRefrigeratorRangeWasherWater Softener Owned
Basement 
Walk-Out AccessConcreteDaylightExterior EntryFinishedFullInterior EntryPartially Finished
Cooling 
Attic FanCeiling Fan(s)Central AirExhaust Fan
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Heating 
ElectricForced AirHumidity ControlNatural GasRadiant
Interior 
Cathedral Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerPantryWalk-In Closet(s)
Window Features 
Window Treatments
BathFull 
BathLav 
Bedroom 1 
Level - Main
Bedroom 2 
Level - Lower
Bedroom 3 
Level - Lower
Bedroom 4 
Level - Lower
BreakfastNookRoom 
Dining Room 
Level - Main
Family Room 
Level - Main
Great Room 
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Laundry 
Level - Main
Library 
Living Room 
Level - Main
Loft 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickStucco
Exterior 
Balcony
Lot Features 
FarmSlopedSplit Possible
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Pool Features 
Indoor
View 
Water
Waterview 
Water
Windows/Doors 
Window Treatments
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
Area28011PeninsulaTwp
School District 
TraverseCity
Schools
School District
TraverseCity
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traver: 2314991990



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