About 2721 Nelson Road
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.
Features of 2721 Nelson Road
| MLS® # | 78080057590 |
|---|---|
| Price | $3,990,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 6.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Square Footage | 6,945 |
| Acres | 0.00 |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Style | Morethan2Stories, Contemporary |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 2721 Nelson Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Area28011PeninsulaTwp |
| Subdivision | NA |
| City | PeninsulaTownship_GrandTraverse |
| County | GrandTraverse |
| State | Michigan |
Amenities
| Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Parking | ThreeCarGarage, Attached, Garage, HeatedGarage, GarageDoorOpener |
| # of Garages | 3 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Indoor |
Interior
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, WaterSoftenerOwned |
|---|---|
| Heating | Electric, ForcedAir, HumidityControl, NaturalGas, Radiant |
| Cooling | AtticFan, CeilingFans, CentralAir, ExhaustFan |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Gas |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Farm, WaterView, Sloped, SplitPossible, Sprinklers |
|---|---|
| Construction | Brick, Stucco |
| Foundation | Basement |
School Information
| District | TraverseCity |
|---|---|
| High | TraverseCity |
Additional Information
| Zoning | Agricultural |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | Yes |
| Short Sale | Yes |
| RE / Bank Owned | Yes |
Listing Details
| Office | Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City |
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