Michigan Wow House: Development of the Year Stunner

Located in Oakland Township, this mansion lists for $3.5 million. (All photos via Zillow)

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2360 Rising Gate Court, Oakland Township | $3,500,000

The Villa Cortile, located in the award-winning 2014 Development of the Year, Pinnacle,was designed by Dominick Tringali and built by Moceri, who won 2014 Builder of the Year. The Villa is also the winner of eight Detroit Home Awards for 2015.

Among the unique amenities offered are an indoor golf simulator, a spectacular outdoor lap pool with an infinity edge that leads into a spa.

The home boasts masterfully designed spaces, with no wasted corridors, each room is an extension of another. The design is based on a formal foundation with a modern flare. Architectural details never seen before create a cohesive alignment of space.

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Striking features include an amazing indoor waterfall, separate prep kitchen and stunning light and ceiling details throughout. The house has a first floor master suite with an over-the-top master bathroom, with two bedrooms upstairs, each with their own bathrooms.

The highly flexible design also has a studio apartment, great for in-laws or older children.

5692 Branford Drive, West Bloomfield | $1,599,000

Here’s an incredible opportunity to own a custom Crystal Homes estate in the desirable Wyndham Pointe subdivision on Blue Heron Nature Preserve.

This home is breathtaking from the moment you enter the 500-square-foot foyer with 22-foot ceilings. Starting on the first level, you’ll find a large library, formal living and dining rooms, and a huge kitchen with 12-foot ceilings and custom details that will leave you speechless.

Also on the main floor, there’s a laundry room and full bath located off the three-car attached garage with 15-foot ceilings. The 550-square-foot great room with 22-foot ceilings and a gas fireplace offers amazing views.

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On the second floor, you’ll find a stunning 1,500-square-foot master suite with a 13-foot-by-11-foot walk-in closet, sitting area, and master bath with a shower, tub, steam shower and enclosed water closet.

Also on the second floor are four more bedrooms, including two en suites.

The nearly 3,000-square-foot walkout lower level is ready for your final selections.

550 N. North Shore Court, Lake Orion | $1,270,000

This stunning three-level lake property nestled on the North End of Lake Orion in a very quiet cul-de-sac offers more than 6,000p-square feet of stunning views of Lake Orion and scenic skyscapes.

Some features include a grand two-story foyer with hardwood flooring, a circular staircase with a bridge overlooking the foyer and a great room with a gas fireplace finished with granite and marble, and two enormous floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake

The huge kitchen with hardwood flooring and granite has a breakfast area and includes all-white appliances.

The first-floor master suite has a fireplace, large walk-in closet, dual shower head and two-person Jacuzzi tub.

Three bedrooms are located on the upper level, each with a bath and terrific views. There’s an additional bedroom on the lower level.

There are two laundry rooms, one on the first floor and the other on the lower level; a 2.5-car attached garage and sprinkler system; two furnaces and air conditioner; and a large water heater.

Outside, there are multiple brick paver patios and walkways, a no-maintenance deck, and limestone stares that lead to the sandy-beach bottom.