Private Residence
A grand statement for a collective family, this private residence incorporates a primary residence with in-law apartment. It also has the amenities to accommodate up to four additional extended families for the holiday seasons or summertime family reunions. Situated within one of Michigan's elite golf course communities and overlooking the Grand Traverse Bay this residence commands a significant presence amongst it neighbors.
The alignments of spaces and visual clues are expressed throughout the home always directing one toward the out of doors and the expansive view of both the golf course and magnificent bay.
The custom designed kitchen with state of the art appliances and locally built Amish cabinetry were all designed for the owner's specific needs. The attention to detail enhances both the day-to-day lifestyle as well as superb for times when entertaining. A dumbwaiter connects a full lower level kitchen with the main level kitchen for ease of catering larger family events.
Custom designed stair rails, cove ambient lighting, and spacious open floor plans all contribute to a unique environment specifically designed for one client in mind.
The attention to every exterior detail is expressed from the heated stone deck surface, the handcrafted metal guardrail system, the custom blended stone wall veneer, all the way to the expansive roof overhangs. These overhangs not only provide protection from the light summer showers but also are designed to minimize penetration of the hot summer sun to the interior spaces.