5254 Lower Shore Drive
Harbor Springs, Michigan
Crashing waves, swaying trees, beautiful wildlife and incredible sunsets.
This is the perfect family retreat, located just north of the quaint, resort town of Harbor Springs. Whether you are in search of a seasonal lakefront getaway or a dream home to enjoy all year, this place truly has it all.
Take a few minutes to browse through the inspiring photos and descriptions, and begin to envision your life here.
- New construction completed in September 2013
- 7070 total square feet, with 120 feet of Lake Michigan frontage
- Up to 7 bedrooms
- 3 full baths, 3 half baths
- Enormous pine timbers and boards from 1800s Petoskey barn
- In-floor radiant heat
- Mini-split 4 zone air conditioning system
- Indoor/outdoor soundsystem
- Three fireplaces
- All furnishings are negotiable
- The view from the lake.
- Gourmet kitchen where no detail was overlooked.
- 48" dual fuel range, built-in, paneled 42" refrigerator, farmhouse style sink, quartz counter tops, subway tile back splash, solid wood cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting.
- Reclaimed timbers accent the ceiling.
- Spacious, open floor plan.
- Highly rated Andersen Architect Series windows frame the amazing view and allow in tons of natural light. (http://www.andersenwindows.com/planning/articles/architectural-collection)
- Large master suite is set apart with ship lap walls, bead board and beam ceiling, and a gas fireplace.
- Master suite walk-in closet.
- Bedroom in guest suite.
- Second bedroom in guest suite.
- Hallway in guest suite.
- Kitchen and dining area in guest suite.
- Living area in guest suite.
- 1600 square feet of covered porches and decks
- All outdoor flooring in weather resistant Azek decking (http://www.azek.com/azek-deck/)
- Reclaimed barn doors salvaged from 100 year old barn in Petoskey, MI add an interesting decorative element in the basement.
- Finished walkout basement with 10 feet ceilings.
- Built-in surround sound system.
- Open living area in the basement - great for entertaining.
- Basement half-bath.
- Plenty of natural light in the basement.
- Energy efficient, wood-burning fireplace in basement.
- View from the basement.
- Upstairs bedroom (cats and Spiderman are negotiable).
- 4 car detached garage with bonus space above, approximately 1700 square feet.
- This wonderful outbuilding is a great place to store snowmobiles, four-wheelers, boats and other seasonal toys.
- Enjoy the view from the main dining room. The farmhouse table is a perfect fit in this space.
- Plenty of privacy on a nearly 2 wooded acres.
- Picturesque rock walls and an inviting forest frame the paved driveway.
- Front entry with Travertine tile flooring.
- The sandy beachfront is the best place to relax, watch the sunset and enjoy a s'more!
- Reclaimed white oak covers the floors throughout the home.
- This amazing feature was salvaged from a 160 year old tobacco barn in Kentucky. Original saw marks and imperfections add to the character of this unique floor.
- Foosball, anyone?
- Extensive landscaping, rock walls and drip irrigation throughout the grounds.
- Front entrance
- Step out of the mudroom into a large 3 1/2 car heated, attached garage.
- In the event of a power outage, this natural gas generator will maintain power in the entire house.
- The guest bedroom on the second floor maintains the theme of the decor with rustic, reclaimed barn beams accented on the ceiling.
- This hallway on the second floor is lined with spacious closets and leads to the guest suite.
- All interior doors are 8' solid wood with oil rubbed bronze, iron hardware.
- This hallway leads to the master suite and balcony that overlooks the great room and the amazing lake view.
- Lily, our female Tonkinese cat, makes a guest appearance in this photo.
- The driveway is a great place for kids, young and old, to enjoy a quick game of basketball.
- Stunning lake view from the great room.
- Soaring 22' ceiling in the great room.
- The view from the balcony shows the reclaimed barn wood ceiling that is the main focal point in the great room.
- The master bathroom is tiled wall-to-wall with Travertine.
- The claw foot bathtub adds a touch of antique elegance.
- Dual shower heads in this grand master shower.
- Separate his and hers vanities in the master bathroom with a vessel sink atop handmade concrete counters.
- Full laundry room in the master closet.
- Half bath near the mudroom.
- The mudroom not only provides lots of room and extra closet space, but also serves as the second laundry room.
- The handmade concrete counters in the mudroom have Petoskey Stones embedded into them as a tribute to incredible collection of stones found in the area.
- Closets in the mudroom.
- This church pew adds the perfect blend of functionality and decor in the mudroom.
- Home office with built-in speakers and separate ventilation system to support the technology.
- This space in the basement would be another wonderful bedroom option, or a great billiard room.
- The view from the wrap-around, covered porch.
- The screened porch is cozy and secluded.
- These hand hewn white oak stair treads were custom milled from a barn in Ohio.
- Two flights of stairs allow easy access to all three levels of the home.
- A mid-summer storm rolling in.
- The remarkable sunset view.
- This Travertine tile has been used as the flooring in the main entrance and mudroom, as well as in the master bathroom.
- The full bathroom on the second floor matches the look of the others with concrete counters, vessel sink and hexagon tile floor.
- Gas fireplace in great room.
- Waves on Lake Michigan.
- Gorgeous natural beachfront with dune grass, driftwood and stones.
- Yachting is a favorite past-time of many Harbor Springs residents and visitors.
- Downtown Harbor Springs during the holidays.
- The view of the lake from the bluff.
- Boats docked near a favorite dining spot, Stafford's Pier restaurant.
