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This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 2721 NELSON ROAD in TRAVERSE CITY, MI is listed for $4,199,000 ($605 per sqft). Built in 1996, the home offers 6,945 sqft of living space on a 8.44 acres lot.

Agent Description

Old Mission Peninsula’s Most Photographed Home – Iconic Green Design by William McDonough. One-of-a-kind sustainable estate with 360° development, protected views of Grand Traverse Bay, vineyards, and orchards. Designed by world-renowned green architect William McDonough, this 5-bed, 6-bath home offers environmentally conscious luxury across 8.44 acres with producing vineyards (Merlot, Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling).

Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, loft office with bay views, and a 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Lower-level gallery includes a kitchenette, game room, and 3 bedrooms with stunning views.

Designed for entertaining. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout: curved copper rooflines, steel columns with custom wood saddles, radiant floor heating, dual-zone HVAC, smart home system, 3 fireplaces, ADA-accessible 1¾ solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry.

Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Sold as-is for the next visionary to make it theirs. A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece.

Key Features

  • Built in 1996
  • 8.44 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 full, 2 half
1996

Amenities

Fireplace

Monthly Cost Estimate

$22,457/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$3,037
Interest$18,196
Insurance$1,225

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2721 NELSON ROAD

TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

MICROWAVEFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMREFRIGERATORGRANITE BATH TOPSWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMWET BARINDOOR GRILLOVEN/RANGEWATER SOFTENER OWNEDWALK-IN CLOSET(S)EXHAUST FANMUD ROOMGREAT ROOMGAME ROOMBEAMED CEILINGSELECTRIC WATER HEATERSOLID SURFACE COUNTERSWATER FILTRATION SYSTEMINDOOR GRILLOVEN/RANGEWET BARWET BARWET BARFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMWINDOWS: BLINDSCOOKTOPLAUNDRY: MAIN LEVELWIFIHIGH SPEED INTERNETCABLE TVGRANITE COUNTERSCEILING FAN(S)KITCHEN ISLANDENTRANCE FOYERBOOKCASESCATHEDRAL CEILING(S)WINDOWS: DRAPESWATER PURIFIERVAULTED CEILING(S)OVENHUMIDIFIERFORMAL DINING ROOMEXHAUST FANPANTRYDEN/STUDYDRYWALLWALK-IN CLOSET(S)FREEZERWATER SOFTENER OWNEDELECTRIC WATER HEATERBREAKFAST NOOKBEAMED CEILINGSGREAT ROOMLOFTMUD ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMSOLID SURFACE COUNTERSGAME ROOMFORMAL DINING ROOMOVEN/RANGEDISPOSALDISHWASHERWASHERDRYER

Property Details

Heating

Fireplace(s)Floor FurnaceForced AirNatural GasPassive SolarRadiantRadiant FloorSolar (Heating)

Cooling

Attic FanCentral AirElectricMulti UnitsNone (Cooling)Whole House FanZoned

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom single family at 2721 NELSON ROAD is listed at $4,199,000 ($605/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $18,196 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1996, 8.44 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: MICROWAVE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM.

This property is listed by Shawn Smith and can be reached at 2314991990 or shawn@shawnschmidtsmith.com.

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Shawn Smith

Agent at Schmidt Realtors

(231) 499-1990

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2721 NELSON ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

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