About 812 Lakeside Drive & 811 Lakeside Drive
This remarkable 4,335 sq. ft. lakeside home offers a total of 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, elevator, 2 laundry rooms, cupola and 104ft of beautiful beachfront with lakeside deck, fire pit and unparalleled views of the Mackinac Bridge, passing freighters, and pleasure craft! Constructed with exquisite fieldstone and recently refreshed cedar shake, the residence combines timeless character with modern amenities. The main home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including two main-level bedrooms and a spacious second-floor primary suite. One of the bedrooms can be used as an office, but currently is the 4th bedroom. An elevator can be used for easy access to the second floor! A spiral staircase leads to a cupola - perfect for panoramic views of the Straits of Mackinac. The living room boasts a new gas fireplace, while the vaulted-ceiling Great Room frames the stunning Lake Michigan vistas! Additional conveniences include a whole-house generator, and in-floor heating.
The guest home/carriage house located across Lakeside Dr from the main home features a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, laundry room a total of 1,100 sq. ft. and a large 3+ car garage which provides a finished garage area, double doors leading to another 504 sq ft. finished heated working garage & another garage door that opens out to the back side of the guest house. Outside, there is a large self contained standing storage unit & another smaller storage unit for storing patio furniture & other items for the winter. The driveway provides dual access from both Lakeside Drive and Central Avenue, a unique feature that enhances functionality and value! Outdoors, the setting is equally impressive: a large newly landscaped yard with an extensive irrigation system - even the hanging baskets on the porch are watered automatically. A slate patio, pergola, low-maintenance lakeside deck, and fire pit along the picturesque shoreline create the ultimate gathering spaces for relaxation or entertaining. Much thought, care and planning have gone into this home to make it an easy low-maintenance home. This rare property blends history, craftsmanship, and unmatched views an extraordinary opportunity to own a signature Lake Michigan residence.
