2721 Nelson Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

$3,990,000
5
BD
6
BA
6,945
SqFt

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List Price
$3,990,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
80057590
Days on Market
435
Style
Contemporary
Year Built
1996
Price Change
▼ $209,000 1779405749
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Half baths
2
Acres
8.44
Living Area
6,945
Municipality
Peninsula Twp
Region
Peninsula Twp
Township
Peninsula Twp

Property Description

A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsula’s Most Unique offering. Truly irreplaceable, this fully custom construction home offers breathtaking views and possibility of a boat slip at Bowers Harbor Marina. This one-of-a-kind estate has 360° of development protected views overlooking 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 (Chardonnay and Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, main floor master with en suite, and loft office with deck and bay views. Lower-level gallery with kitchenette, game room, and 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, and stunning 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings. 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 1¾" solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Updates made spring 2026 including 4 new sliding doors and more. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking with views. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Ready for the next visionary to make it theirs.

Additional Information

Lot Dimensions
435' x 905' x 400' x 902'
Interior Features
Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Radiant
Cooling
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Exhaust Fan
Fireplace Features
Gas
Basement
Yes
Basement Description
Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Partially Finished, Poured, Walk-Out Access
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Water Heater
Exterior Features
Balcony, Lawn Sprinkler
Sewer
Septic Tank
Water
Private Well
Garage Spaces
3
School District
Traverse City Area Public Schools

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