2721 Nelson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

Description

A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece, Old Mission Peninsulas 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‚ ¾" 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.