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Hidden in the Hunt! This gorgeous Chateau begins with a magical approach through a 14th century gated entry, winding 800 feet through woodland trails to culminate at this Castle! Custom built with limestone, stucco, cedar shake roof, solid Copper gutters and eyebrows, this home has unique features such as the historic 6 Copper downspouts retrieved from Detroit's J L Hudsons' demolition. A stunning elevation meets the eye with an 18' Copper Witches cap! Enter through a 320 lb custom door with Rocky Mountain hardware to a huge hunting lodge, with floor to ceiling Granite fireplace, 12 ft high barn hand oiled beam ceiling, carvings and handpainted walls, 4 planked Cherry floors and pegged Oak floors along with slate, limestone and tile. Featuring an 8' antler chandelier and stone hearth with hidden TV screen, 2' deep window sills encase Petoskey stones and fossils, and a custom carved German-style bar with a full slab of solid wood supported by two carved horses. Journey to the grand kitchen with spacious Granite island and counters, pantry/office area with laundry, SubZero stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop! Offering utility with character! Beautiful dining room, vaulted ceiling, 2-story Granite fireplace and walls of windows to view the elevated boardwalk overlooking a classic inground pool and stone waterfall pooling in the lower level. A primary bedroom or yoga studio enjoys a 500 sq ft lounge w/spa bath, sitting room, gas fireplace plus a heated and drywalled garage. Second floor features a huge Master with painted turret, gas fireplace, laundry room, custom bath with amazing Roman style shower, separate cherry dressing rooms and balcony. Two more bedrooms PLUS an 850 sq ft private entrance in-law suite featuring the historic wooden door from Joe Lewis' boxing gym. Wine Cellar, theatre room, 7 doorwalls to decks, quartzite patio, inground 20x40 heated pool w/lights, jets, and limestone waterfall - all on 20 wooded acres with trails to roam and a treehouse to climb! Turn off the lights and star gaze!

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Listed by: Coventry Realty Llc