Michigan Wow Houses: Lake Living, Stunning Sunset Views, Timeless Elegance

Check out this week’s Michigan Wow Houses, including this stunning estate at 992 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Shores. (All photos via Zillow)

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992 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores – $3.6 million

You’ll love the Rose Terrace inspiration of this Victor Saroki designed majestic waterfront estate.

The grand entrance welcomes you into this 9,000-square-foot estate, custom built in 2003. The gourmet dream kitchen with top-of-the line appliances, immense storage, butler’s pantry and magnificent views of Lake St. Clair is just one of home’s picture-perfect spaces.

A crafted door wall leads to the patio to expand living space outdoors, where there’s a with reflection pool and hot tub.

The comfortable family featuring a fireplace and custom-built shelving is ideal for family gatherings. Business takes place in an exquisite private office with a fireplace and waterfront views. The large formal dining room and living room are ideal for hosting fabulous dinner parties.

When the guests have gone, retreat to the master suite, which offers a substantial master bath offering spectacular views of the lake, but also intimate privacy. A fireplace adds to the suite’s ambiance and, of course, there’s a walk-in closet.

Features on the lower level include media room, wine room, billiards room and golf room.

The guest suite has a fifth bedroom, conference room and separate entrance.

4550 River Trail, Bloomfield Hills – $1.495 million

This fabulous Franklin Ravines beauty offers elegance at it’s finest.

The estate boasts a two-story foyer with marble flooring and grand staircase to the upper and lower levels.

Features include a formal living room that focuses on family, a two-story great room, breakfast nook and kitchen surrounding a peninsula fireplace.

The master suite has a large bowed window, his-and-her closets and sinks, and a master bath with both Jacuzzi-style tub and separate shower.

The lower level is perfect for entertaining with the large family room, living room, dining room, and a bar that would rival any public house with its expansive seating area, fridge, wet bar and temperature-controlled wine cooler.

A service kitchen is also located on this level for ease in entertaining. The lower level office and in-law suite make this finished level complete.

3176 Long Lake Road, West Bloomfield – $1.395 million

This magnificent home on prestigious Pine Lake is a must-see. It’s perfect for the all-sports lake enthusiast or buyer looking for serene environment with pristine water views at every turn.

The spacious open floor plan includes a first-floor master suite, three guest suites on upper level and an additional suite situated over the three-car attached heated garage. The master suite includes an expansive walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling.

Floor-to-ceiling windows flood this three-level beauty with warm light and spectacular sunsets every evening. A walk-out lower level completes this home, making it truly perfect for lake living at its finest.

18632 Clairmont Circle W., Northville – $1.095 million

Quality abounds in this meticulously maintained lakefront estate in Northville’s prestigious Stonewater subdivision.

Recent updates include the gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counters, an oversized butler’s pantry, and breakfast nook.

The large owner’s suite includes a private balcony, sitting area with beautiful lake views, breakfast bar, dual walk-in closets, tray ceiling, granite counters, euro shower door, and his-and-her vanities.

The finished walkout lower level includes an additional full kitchen, full bath, movie theatre, and 9-plus-foot ceilings.

Other features include a second-floor laundry, generous room sizes, extensive hardwood and trim throughout, a two-story great room, and multi-tiered decks and patio. A second floor bonus room could easily be turned into a fifth bedroom.

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