Hot property: five homes for sale around Lake Michigan

House, Petoskey, Michigan, $14.999mn

Where On Walloon Lake, which empties into Lake Michigan via the Bear river. The town of Petoskey is known for its natural beauty, including beaches and scenic views. Its historic Gaslight shopping district has a variety of shops and restaurants.

What A four-bedroom, six-bathroom craftsman-style house with more than 4,000 sq ft of living space. The interior’s distinctive finishes include reclaimed Douglas fir beams, inlaid marble flooring, granite countertops, wormy maple (or “rustic maple”) walls and hickory stairs. The lower level features a full-size bar, media room, fitness room, steam room and sauna.

Why The house comes with nearly 400ft of private lakefront with a double-occupancy boathouse. It also features an indoor golf simulator for winter enjoyment.

Who Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty

House, Charlevoix, Michigan, $3.9mn

Where Just across the street from a lakeside park near downtown Charlevoix, within walking or biking distance of its shops, restaurants, marina and beaches. The town is known for its historic charm, with many buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

What A seven-bedroom, six-bathroom property with guest accommodation. It has a media room, wine cellar and hardwood flooring with an in-floor heating system. 

Why Originally built in 1918 by architect Earl Young, this storybook-inspired property, also known as “the mushroom house”, features a sloped roof made from reeds hand harvested in Europe.

Who Bill Winslow — Coldwell Banker Schmidt Harbor Springs

Town house, Chicago, $3.75mn

Where In Chicago’s Gold Coast historic district, a few minutes’ walk from both Lake Michigan and notable museums and galleries. 

What A four-bedroom, five-bathroom house built in 1882. It retains its classic facade and period features such as sash windows and fireplaces, but has been renovated to create spacious living areas.

Why The top floor has a terrace with a wood-burning fireplace and an outdoor terrace off the kitchen has a built-in gas barbecue. 

Who Luxury Portfolio International/
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate

House, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, $4.9mn

Where Near the head of Sturgeon Bay in Door County, a peninsula known for its scenic beauty.

What A seven-bedroom, four-bathroom 19th-century waterfront estate. Recently modernised, it retains period touches such as claw foot bathtubs and original hardwood flooring.

Why The property’s 12 acres include a private beach on the lake, a pickleball court and opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating all within easy reach.

Who Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty

House, Lakeside, Michigan, $8.95mn

Where On the south-eastern shore of Lake Michigan, in Harbor Country. The local town Lakeside is home to antique shops, galleries and farmers’ markets. Chicago’s O’Hare international airport is about an hour and a half’s drive.

What A Georgian-style property with nine bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread across the main house and a four-bedroom guest house. The main home features a library, office space and a gallery opening on to a large terrace while a home cinema, exercise room, bar and wine cellar allow for year-round entertainment.

Why The property is on just over an acre, with 148ft of private beachfront alongside landscaped grounds, a swimming pool and spa.

Who @properties Christie’s International Real Estate

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