Real Estate

Michigan Wow Houses: Stunning Sunset Views, Georgian Elegance, Rare Find and a One-of-A-Kind Steal

Estates in Northville, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Rochester Hills are featured this week – and there's even a Sunday open house.

This home at 18091 Peninsula Way in Northville offers stunning views of sunsets over Teal Lake. (All photos via Zillow)

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18091 Peninsula Way, Northville | $1,425,000

This estate in the Stonewater development is absolutely stunning. Custom built by Moceri, the four-bedroom home has a sunny southwest exposure to its Teal Lake waterfront setting. The lake view – and spectacular sunsets – can be enjoyed from any room in the house.

Some special features include state-of-the-art heating and cooling system (a $100,000 add-on), a resort-style swimming pool with a jetted hot tub, and a covered outdoor bar and entertainment area.

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Inside, the open floor plan has soaring ceilings and an impressive marble foyer with iron spindled staircase and three fireplaces – one of them a two-way fireplace separating the family room and 21-by-51-foot kitchen with granite counters, dark cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

The second two-way fireplace separates the gorgeous master suite and is private lounge area and veranda.

The recently painted home has newer high-end silk carpeting in master bedroom and family room. Hardwood floors are also new. Beautiful chandeliers are found throughout.

The third fireplace is in the finished lower-level walkout, which features and theater, bonus room, living area with wet bar, kitchen, and a full bath with an eight-head shower.

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812 Chesterfield Ave., Birmingham | $1,595,000

Location, location, location: This classic estate represents a rare opportunity to own a newer home in Birmingham on a large lot with a backyard pool and attached four-car garage.

The Quarton Lake home – within walking distance to town, parks and schools – is distinguished by a dramatic two-story entry drenched in natural light and featuring a curved staircase with a newly carpeted runner.

The entry is flanked by formal living and dining rooms, with French doors leading to a private courtyard for quiet nights.

It’s designer perfect from the custom millwork, doors and fixtures to the gleaming rich dark hardwood floors. Other features that set this estate apart include solid core doors, a rear staircase, a butler’s pantry, mud room and finished en suite.

The chef’s kitchen is beyond beautiful with high-end stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the pool and private back yard. A beautiful two-story family room has a soaring stone fireplace. The first floor also includes a cozy den paneled to perfection with built-ins.

The gorgeous master suite features a marble bath and there’s also a bonus room upstairs.

The lower level is prepped for a theatre room, family/play room, kitchen and more.

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140 Linda Court, Bloomfield Hills | $1,499,000

This stately Georgian Colonial with 8,000 square feet of living space is located just minutes away from Cranbrook, but still offers seclusion. Tucked away on a private elevated cul-de-sac, it is surrounded by mature trees.

Some of the features that set it apart include a grand two-story marble foyer with a custom iron staircase;, hardwood floors throughout; custom crown moldings; a Delgiulo kitchen with Siematic cabinets, premium stainless steel appliances and stone counters; and custom and recess lighting throughout the first floor.

The first floor also includes a guest suite, Euro style marble baths, and a family room off the kitchen with a fireplace that leads to to a first floor den and second stairway to the upstairs suites.

Upstairs, find a large master suite with a custom walk-in closet, an upper-level den, dressing area and custom marble bath. Other bedrooms share Jack-and-Jill baths.

The finished lower level walkout has a huge rec room and storage area, and leads to professionally landscaped back and side yards.

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611 Wellington Circle, Rochester Hills | $1,089,00

This one-of-a-kind 4,880-square-foot home shouts absolute perfection. Only two years old, it’s Bella-built with an open concept and can’t be duplicated at this price.

The four-bedroom, five-bath house sits on a private lot in Manchester Knolls. A fifth bedroom could be added on the second floor.

Some of the features include 12-foot, beamed ceilings in the large family room, eating area, and kitchen.

High-end light fixtures throughout add the kind of style you expect in a home like this, and the gourmet mission-style kitchen is a masterpiece that looks like it’s been restored. The kitchen has Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances. The dining room is large enough for a banquet.

The step-up master suite is fit for a king and queen.

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