Michigan Wow Houses: 3 Ridiculously Expensive Estates

This estate at 08425 Raspberry Lane, Charlevoix, sells for $10 million and change. (All photos via Zillow)

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08425 Raspberry Lane, Charlevoix | $10,500,000

This two-acre 22,000-square-foot home on the north end of Lake Charlevoix is magazine perfect.

Incredible natural surroundings set the tone for an awe-inspiring environment, starting with the clean, clear fresh waters of Lake Charlevoix and 167-feet of white beach-front sand, tall stands of pines and cedar trees, and a cascading creek and pond that form a natural spring. The west-facing view offers waterfront sunsets you won’t find anywhere else.

The home itself has been built and designed to last a century and beyond. It’s constructed of the finest imported and domestic materials available, and it has been put together with craftsmanship and care.

The main house, which has six bedrooms and eight full baths, is hard-wired with a state-of-the-art smart home system. A separate guest wing, theater room, wine cellar and sound entertainment centers make this a home that’s made for entertaining family and other guests.

There are 18 HDTV systems throughout the home, each with a custom-installed sound system. Music and surround-sound complete the experience.

The entire property is secured with a state-of-the-art security system, including motion and glass-break sensing. Perimeter cameras and integration systems allow for away-from-home communication, monitoring and control of the property. The custom lighting is all programmed and the audio visual technology – think synchronized holiday displays – is amazing.

This estate was created to provide the utmost in privacy and longevity. Steel pilings 60 feet deep along with extensive use of steel reinforced concrete to insure structural stability. Triple pane Pella windows, urethane insulation on all outside walls and ceilings coupled with 95 percent efficient Bryant furnaces and heat exchangers offer comfort and energy efficiency.

30 Red Pine Drive, Indian River | $8,995,000

Tranquility and serenity speak volumes with this private gated estate situated on 14 acres at Red Pine Point with 1,500 feet of desirable Mullett Lake water frontage in northern Michigan.

This storybook Queen Anne-style compound awaits offering luxury living quarters, expansive porches, private office finished in Birdseye Maple, radiant in-floor heating throughout, commercial kitchen, appliances and chef’s pantry, custom hand-carved library, humidifier, generator, greenhouse, boiler system and custom lighting package. Strategically located on the property, this exclusive residence enjoys the best of sunrise and sunset views year round.

Unique features include gazebo with living quarters, attached caretaker apartment, guests quarters, private artesian well, incredible amounts of storage, separate 4-car garage, woodshed, professionally landscaped, four fireplaces and extensive dock. A rare and exceptional ownership opportunity.

2665 Short Road, Lupton | $6,900,000

Valhalla Lodge is one of northern Michigan’s most unique and diverse sportsman’s retreats, an 893-acre paradise surrounded by a 10-foot high game fence and secure gated entrance with a herd of trophy whitetail deer, a rocky mountain elk herd and four private lakes.

Situated on a hill overlooking the lakes is the 11,000-square-foot lodge. The master quarters is a perfect place for entertaining family and guests. The south wing features five guest suites, an entertainment area and saloon, decks with a fire pit, and an open-air gazebo overlooking the main lakes.

The custom decorated two-story guesthouse has 3,200-square feet. The main floor features two bedrooms, a sunroom, laundry room, complete kitchen and dining room and living room.

The master bedroom is on the second floor with a walk-out balcony and a hot tub with a fantastic view.

Above the six-car garage is a bunkhouse for at least six guests.

Furnishings and decorations are included, and the price also includes two large barns and a storage facility.

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