A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece

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2721 NELSON RD

Traverse City, Michigan 49686

Grand Traverse County

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$3,990,000 5 br, 6.0 bath 6945 sq. ft. 8.440 acres

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 1 3/4 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.

Interior:
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths: 6.0
  • Sq Ft: 6945
  • Year Built: 1996
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  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
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  • Heat/AC: Fireplace(s), Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Passive Solar, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Solar (Heating)
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  • Lot Size: 8.440 acre
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  • Roof: Other
  • MLS #: 1934261
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Beach Home For Sale in Traverse City, Michigan
Listing Agent: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family Of Companies, 231-499-1990, 866-603-5140 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Ad Number: 7243733
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Updated: May 21, 2026

This property is a Home located at 2721 NELSON RD, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, and is currently For Sale at $3,990,000. This Home has 5 bedrooms, 6.0 baths, 6945 sq ft.