Real Estate

Island Lake Home Provides Glamorous Living

WOW House: Novi home listed at $1.6M has enough amenities, living space for the best of all worlds.

NOVI, MI — Buyer's looking for loads of amenities may want to consider at Drakes Bay Drive home in Novi. According to Realtor.com, this home comes with a library with custom built-in bookshelves, oversized kitchen cabinets and a stunning master suite with a private balcony overlooking Island Lake as just a few of its perks. But house hunters probably shouldn't wait around to see the 5,000-square-foot home.

As of April, the average home listing in the Detroit area was taking just 46 days to sell, according to Realtor.com. That beats the national trend of 62 days on the market. And the market is hotter in some spots like Novi, where some homes are selling in a matter of days, not weeks.

With quality craftsmanship throughout, the five bedroom features a dramatic two-story foyer with an elegant curved staircase to greet visitors. The main floor is spacious with an open, breezy feel. A two-story dining room with pillared entry, family room with custom surround granite fireplace, and a chef's delight kitchen with an oversized island, 42-inch cabinets, cooktop, spacious breakfast room are some of the main floor highlights.

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A finished lower level has a walk-out for entertaining, a custom designed high end wet bar, game room with fieldstone fireplace, an exercise room, theater room, and two-tier deck are some other highlights. Take a look below for additional features:

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