Offered in the $900,000s
10 Acre Modern Country Estate | Paradise Township | Grand Traverse County, MI
Nestled along a quiet, paved country road in the heart of Paradise Township, this exceptional 10-acre estate offers the perfect blend of luxury, functionality, and peaceful country living—just 5 minutes from downtown Kingsley and 20 minutes to Traverse City.
Built in 2022, this meticulously crafted 2,200 sq. ft. ranch-style home with a spacious 780 sq. ft. attached garage was designed for comfort, efficiency, and long-term living. Whether you’re seeking a family home, a serene retirement retreat, or a boutique equestrian or hobby farm, this property offers unmatched versatility and value.
Property Highlights
Main Residence – 2,200+ Sq. Ft. One-Level Living
Built with quality and energy-efficiency in mind, this home features 10’ ceilings throughout, a hydronic in-floor heating system (including garage), and cutting-edge HVAC and insulation systems.
Interior Features
Exterior & Utility Highlights
Cabin & Bath House – Guest Suite / Studio / Rental / Office
Discreetly located with its own driveway and privacy fencing, this charming village-like setup has earned 5.0 Airbnb Super host status.
Cabin Features (12' x 16')
Bath House (12' x 12')
Additional Amenities
Summary
This thoughtfully designed and move-in-ready home offers everything from luxury finishes to low-maintenance living, efficient systems, and flexible spaces to suit any lifestyle. Enjoy the tranquility of country living with the convenience of city amenities just minutes away.
We are looking to downsize, preparing for retirement to live as snowbirds. We will entertain cash, mortgages and possibly a partial trade for the right home/land; thinking outside the box.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a modern estate in the heart of Northern Michigan.
This well-built home is handicap accessible with all one-level living.
*10' tall ceilings throughout.
*Hydronic heated floors throughout, including the large garage. (3 Zone)
*Dual zone mini-split HVAC for heat/air conditioning. (Ceiling cassettes)
*11' x 32' Covered rear porch with 14' cathedral ceilings.
*Main suite includes an attached home office, very large walk-in closet and custom bath.
*Kitchen has a large 4' x 8' island and all stainless appliances.
*Windows are casement style with the exception of 3 awning style high windows.
*8' entrance door and rear glass slider.
*Wall insulation consists of 2" of closed cell spray foam and 5-6" of spider fill blown-in insulation.
*Ceiling insulation is R-50 blown-in insulation.
*Integrated Security System that monitors doors, motion, glass break, low temps, water, smoke and carbon monoxide. (Monitored)
*Camera system covers complete exterior and 2 inside cameras that come on when security system is set to on.
*Wired stereo speakers throughout with 5 zones and a multi entertainment amp that feeds, AM/FM/BlueTooth/Aux.
*High speed cable internet by Spectrum. Tested at 486 mbps.
*There are 5 active TV's including one outside on back porch. All rooms are wired for cable and Cat5.
*Large climate controlled storage room.
*Paved driveway.
*8' x 12' Garden Shed
*Footprint 3000 sq. ft.
*Living Space 2200 + sq. ft.
*Garage 780 sq. ft.
*Rear Covered Porch 352 sq. ft.
*Front Patio 256 sq. ft.
*Wall thickness 8" (Frame)
*6" + Slab Foundation
*Roof Pitch 6/12
*Roofing is CertainTeed Landmark Pro with a lifetime transferable warranty.
*Siding is vertical Reverse Board and Batten vinyl siding.
*All Ceilings are 10' tall throughout.
*Paved, asphalt driveway by Elmers.
*Oversized aluminum gutters and downspouts. All downspouts empty underground to lower area of property.
*200 amp Electric Service with a 200 amp outside panel and 200 amp inside panel located in the mechanical room. Also includes a network of under floor electrical conduit for future needs. These originate in the mechanical room and distribute all over the house with access covers.
*The whole house is wired with cable coax, security cat5 and in-wall speaker wire.
*Spectrum High-Speed Internet and TV. Currently 500mbs speed and upgradeable to 1gbs.
*Garage doors are (2) 8' x 9' insulated overhead doors with Genie direct drive openers that can be controlled remotely with an app.
*Windows are high efficiency, cold climate Crestline casement windows. 3 higher windows are awning style.
*Interior doors are 3 panel solid wood. All doors are full 3' openings for handicap accessibility.
*Floors are commercial grade luxury vinyl plank throughout with the exception of the laundry room and 2 bathrooms.
*Laundry room and bathroom floors are ceramic tile.
*Kitchen counters, pantry counter and both bathrooms have matching granite countertops.
*All windows have pull down shades.
*4 windows have additional interior, custom wood louvered privacy shutters.
*All hardware is stainless steel.
*All exterior doors feature Kwikset digital entry locks with new-key programable feature to change keys without a locksmith.
*Low voltage landscape lighting
*Large storage room with 10' ceiling and metal storage racks.
*Lighting is accomplished with dimmable LED can lights.
*All bedrooms plus the great room have ceiling fans.
*Electric, Water and Sewer Tap available by the cabin and bathhouse; a perfect location for a hot tub, cold plunge or in-ground pool.
*Raised Bed Garden with soaker.
*Large open concept with a corner banquette.
*4' x 8' Island with oversized modular insert sink and eat-up depth with seating from 4-6 people.
*Cabinet wall features a pull out pantry, built in fridge and upper cabinets that go up the full 10'.
*The lower cabinets feature pull out drawers and door cabinets on the backside of the island.
*The Pass-Through Butler Pantry off of the kitchen, features a granite countertop, full height cabinets and recipe shelves.
(The Butler Pantry also provides a secondary access to the main suite.
*Full depth stainless Frigidaire refrigerator, Frigidaire Induction Stove with Convection Oven/Air Fryer.
*GE Dishwasher.
*Microwave located in lower cabinet.
*Direct vented stainless hood vent.
Main Suite Bathroom Features:
*12' granite counter with two sinks.
*Smart toilet with bidet, heated seat, auto opening/closing and night light.
*4' x 6' custom tile walk-in (roll in) shower with 10' ceiling and no curb entry.
Second Bath Features:
*5' granite counter with sink.
*Steel Tub/Shower with ceramic tile surround.
*A large open-concept great room adjacent to the kitchen/dining.
*Recess wall wired for TV/Cable/Cat5 for a large TV.
*Electric Fireplace with heat feature, color controls and remote control.
*6' x 8' Sliding Glass Door.
*Top Load Speed Queen Washer
*Electric Speed Queen Dryer
*Security Camera Monitor
*Sound System Controls
*26' x 30' oversized two car garage.
*Commercial Epoxy Floors
*12' counter with lower cabinets and a pull out storage cabinet.
*Wired for a TV.
*Wired Speakers for sound.
*Direct drive garage door openers with app access.
*Concrete ramp for handicap access for the 4" transition from garage to house.
*Custom Steel Pull-up Bar
*Mechanical room accessed from garage. Features water distribution, sewer clean out, water softener, electrical panel and tankless combo wall unit for in-floor heat and hot water supply.
*11' x 32' covered porch with 14' cathedral ceiling.
*Wired for TV.
*Stereo wired speakers for sound.
*Electronic temp controlled flat top grill
*Gas barbecue grill
*In-floor (including the garage) heat, supplied by a Navies combo unit. This is a highly efficient wall mounted tankless heater that supplies all of the in-floor heat and hot water for the entire house. The unit measures the outside temps and adjusts the flame accordingly. There are 3 zones. The garage, main house and main bedroom suite wing.
*For cooling and additional heat in the less-cold part of the year, the Fujitsu 24k but mini-split system directs its climate control to two ceiling cassettes. These make for a more esthetically pleasing look versus the traditional wall mounted units.
*The Navien runs on LP and electric.
*We average about 400-500 gallons per year to heat and supply hot water for the entire house plus the additional bath house. That is supplying heat and endless hot water for over 3000 sq. ft. of space per year. (Super efficient)
Situated close by to the main house, is a separate small cabin and bath house with its own driveway and wood privacy fences. These additional buildings were designed to not interfere with views from the main house. They were used as an AirBnb for two years with a 5.0 rating and Super Host status.
The studio cabin has rustic, pine tongue and groove walls and ceiling, along with luxury vinyl floor plank flooring.The tastefully decorated bath house features ceramic tile floors and a textured drywall finish.
Both buildings have keypad/programable entry door hardware.
This area has the feel of a small village though not far from the main house. It could be used as a rental, a art studio, a guest house or the perfect home business office, separate from the main house.
Cabin Features:
*12' x 16' Cabin with a 4' covered porch.
*12' x 16' treated wood deck.
*Mini-Split HVAC for heat and air conditioning.
*2 windows and an entrance door with a retractable screen.
*Cathedral Ceiling with LED can lights.
*Mini Fridge and Microwave.
*High Speed Internet
*TV
*Kitchen Counter
Bath House Features:
*12' x 12' Bath House.
*Heated Floors and Mini-Split HVAC for additional heat and air conditioning.
*Navien tankless wall hot water with in-floor heat feature.
*4' Fiberglass Shower
*Toilet
*Sink Vanity
*Full size Washer and Dryer.
*Mechanical Room
Just a 5 minute drive from the residence, enjoy the summer days with the kids at the new Kingsley Splash Pad.
Just 21 miles from the renowned Traverse City Horse Show at Flintfields Horse Park, imagine your own equestrian estate.
With water, gas, septic and electric already ready to tap into, the existing cabin and bathhouse are ready for an in-ground pool to cool off on the warm summer days. This location is perfect since there are no trees in close proximity.
How about your own private landing strip? It's only money.