11841 s orchard hill drive

It's quite rare that a listing of this caliber comes on the market. Architecturally designed by Don Wilson & masterfully constructed by James Anderson Builders, this rustic, post & beam, shingle style contemporary, multi-level home, "Lea-Lan-Awe", is truly a masterpiece. Washed with light from the walls of windows, seemingly a birds perspective...a tree house that soars four levels, spaces connected by covered bridge walkways, open & protected outdoor living spaces, accented by splashes of color from landscaping plantings that complement how finely placed & designed this statement home is situated. You'll truly be in awe upon entering & seeing social spaces established for gathering with family & friends, large butcher block island in the kitchen accented with Corrian counter tops, Sub Zero refrigerator, serious home cooks will appreciate the Electrolux double oven & gas cook top. Transition into a comfortable dining area, generously sized for larger gatherings, but intimate works here too, with a nod to the comfortable living room with massive stone, wood burning fireplace. Main level master suite is incredibly abundant, with pillow perspectives of the stars (skylights), & nature (windows on the world). Hardwood flooring throughout, custom spiral stairway provides access to an upper 2 bedroom & shared bath level, and above, an office/study fit for a queen/king, at the tree top level, with an outside glass covered pergola for dining, morning coffee, afternoon cocktails, or... Lower level family room & lots of adjacent storage, workshop, exercise area. "The Snug" is a self contained apartment located on another wing of the house, above the oversized two car, heated garage, & has access to the other parts of the house via the convenient elevator and covered sky walks. You'll enjoy the recreational options here, adjacent Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is literally next door, a lovely walk to the shared Lake Michigan beach, or tennis courts.