MLS# 1934261 $3,990,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.50
Square Feet: 6,945
2721 Nelson Road
Traverse City, MI
Listing Agent
Shawn Schmidt
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
231-922-2350
shawn@shawnschmidtsmith.com
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Property Description
A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsula’s Most Unique offering. Truly irreplaceable, this fully custom construction home offers breathtaking views and possibility of a boat slip at Bowers Harbor Marina. This one-of-a-kind estate has 360° of development protected views overlooking 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 (Chardonnay and Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, main floor master with en suite, and loft office with deck and bay views. Lower-level gallery with kitchenette, game room, and 4 bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, and stunning 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Designed for entertaining and family gatherings. 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. Updates made spring 2026 including 4 new sliding doors and more. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking with views. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Ready for the next visionary to make it theirs.
Property Details
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 4.50
- Style: Contemporary
- Condo: No
- Finished Square Feet: 6,945
- Acres: 8.44
- School District: Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Township: Peninsula
- County: Grand Traverse
- Year Built: 1996
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished Rooms, Finished, Interior Entry, Poured Concrete
- Garage: Concrete, Circular Driveway, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Concrete Floors
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Breakfast Nook, Loft, Granite Bath Tops, Granite Counters, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Den/Study, Game Room, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Exterior: Water, Bay, Countryside View, Sprinkler System, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Freezer, Oven, Cooktop, Indoor Grill, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater, Humidifier, Blinds, Drapes, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Out Buildings: None
- Heating/Cooling Source: Passive Solar, In-floor Radiant Heating, Forced Air, Floor Furnace, Radiant Floor, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling Type: Whole House Fan/Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned, Electric, Multi Units
