Northville

Set on 5.5 private acres, this recently updated French Country estate combines luxury, privacy, recreation, and exceptional functionality. A gated entrance opens to an approximately 600-foot exposed-aggregate driveway with granite curbing, passing a pond, cascading waterfall, and bridge to a circular motor court. The 9,693-square-foot main residence, plus an additional 5,140 square feet of finished walkout living space, features natural stone, dramatic rooflines, copper-clad dormers, copper gutters and downspouts, expansive ceiling heights, and a five-stop elevator. The entry-level primary suite offers a spa-like bath with steam shower, his-and-hers dressing areas with extensive enclosed custom cabinetry, and two covered porches overlooking the waterfalls and grounds. Her boutique-inspired dressing area is an elegant showcase with exceptional wardrobe storage. The finished walkout is designed for entertaining with a second full kitchen, fireplace, billiards, private card/game turret, fiber-optic starlight theater, tasting room, family entertainment and arts/crafts areas, approximately 500-square-foot professional-grade fitness room, steam showers, aquarium, second spa, and patio overlooking the waterfalls and fruit garden. Resort-style grounds feature an insulated 55,000-gallon pool heated year-round with electronic cover, expansive limestone deck, large covered pergola, two spas, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with refrigeration, separate ice maker, and BBQ. A separate carriage house includes a private bath and laundry. Exceptional garage, parking, and storage include a heated outbuilding with heated floors, four overhead doors, two service doors, high ceilings accommodating a motorhome or trailer, and lofted storage. A rare private estate offering architectural presence, year-round recreation, exceptional entertaining and collector-level functionality, minutes from downtown Northville.