Southeastern Michigan lake homes

They say life is better at the lake, so why not live as close as you can get?

Buying a lake estate in Oakland County has its share of special considerations. If you want to make the best choice, you have to make sure you fully understand all the important aspects involved when buying a house on the water.

Size is one of the factors that you have to look into. This may play a large part in  your purpose for buying a lakefront property. If it will just be for you, your spouse and the kids, a small home will do. If you are expecting friends and family to co...

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If you have worked hard all your life or if you just won the lotto you may be wondering what will five million dollars or more will buy in in a lakefront home in Oakland County.  These custom built luxury Oakland County lake estates are sure to amaze you with all the fine workmanship and custom finishes.  Painstaking care by the builders with all the elegant touches are sure to please even the most discriminating buyer.

These 5 most expensive lakefront homes for sale in Oakland County Michigan sit on some of the best lakes we have.  One of them is on Island Lake in Bloomfield, and the others are on Orchard Lake, Lower Long Lake, and Turtle Lake.  Turtle Lake and Lower Long Lake are ot all sports lakes.

These waterfront homes range in size from 4000 square feet to over 17000 square feet.  Gourmet kitchens, soaring great rooms and foyers are just two of the fine features you will find in these homes.  These waterfront estates sit on parcels of land ranging from .75 acres to over 7 acres in size.  You will find beautiful crown molding, and stately master suites fitting for a king and queen.  Huge walk in closets and amazing master baths too.

If you are truly in the market to buy a beautiful luxury lakefront estate home be sure to give me a call at (248) 310-6239.  These homes are not open to the public.  You must have a pre-approval letter or proof of funds to even see these lakefront homes.

1439 Kirkway Road, Bloomfield Twp 48302 Price: $5,750,000                 MLS#: 216101971 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $23,648 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 10/17/16 Winter Tx: $24,755 School Dist: Bloomfield Hills Beds: 5 Baths: 5.2 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv: Lochslea Sqft Abv: 4,273 Yr Built: 2005 MLS Area: 02193 - Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 3 Car Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Contemporary Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned Acreage: 0.76 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Irregular, Lake View, Wooded         Office: Signature Sotheby's International Realty         Awarded Home of the Year ! Stunning Contemporary designed Lou DesRosiers. Features granite, hardwoods, lighting and glass throughout. Wonderful first floor Master Suite is beyond description. Extensive use of granite in master bath. Great Room with floor to ceiling views of lake. Kitchen has every amenity and special design award for use of stainless steel. Special hardwoods used throughout. Above grade lower level walk out showcases replica of Four Seasons Bar in Tokyo, 3 additional bedroom suites, exercise room, sauna/steam room. Heated driveway/floors. Photos by Beth Singer

3151 W Shore, Orchard Lake 48324 Price: $5,900,000                 MLS#: 217013930 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $49,811 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 02/23/17 Winter Tx: $1,574 School Dist: West Bloomfield Beds: 7 Baths: 11.4 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 17,092 Yr Built: 1990 MLS Area: 02184 - Orchard Lake Grg Size: 6 or More Basement: Yes Architecture: 3 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Tudor Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Acreage: 1.89 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Golf Community, Golf Frontage, Lake View, Vacation Home         Office: Signature Sotheby's International Realty         Exquisite Orchard Lake Front Estate on 1.9 acres of professionally landscaped lawns nestled in exclusive setting offering privacy and tranquility. 24,000 sq.ft of luxurious living space, 23 Rooms, 9 Fireplaces, 3 Full Kitchens, Staff Wing, 9 car heated garage. This extraordinary manor features a two-story foyer with inlaid stone paneled library, elegant formal dining room, two-story grand room. Gracious 1st flr master suite with fireplace, his & her spa bath and expansive walk-in closets provides breathtaking view and walkout to the lake. Marble and hardwood floors, intricate crown moldings, radiant heat just a few details to mention. Gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, bar, large movie theater, game room, dance floor and a gym allow for great entertainment options. Walkout lower level with a full kitchen. Scenic lawns and 104 ft of sandy shoreline of a secluded bay on all sports Orchard Lake. Walking distance to OLCC and Golf Course. The front yard extends to OLCC Golf Course. DRONE VIDEO!

3950 FRANKLIN Road, Bloomfield Twp 48302 Price: $6,975,000                 MLS#: 217015863 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $22,849 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 03/02/17 Winter Tx: $22,936 School Dist: Bloomfield Hills Beds: 5 Baths: 6.3 Assoc Fee: $100/ANN SubDiv: SUPRVR'S PLAT NO 3 - BLOOMFIELD TWP Sqft Abv: 8,540 Yr Built: 1930 MLS Area: 02193 - Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 6 or More Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant Acreage: 2.51 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Hall & Hunter-Birmingham         This magnificent stone French manor sits beautifully on 2.5 acres with immaculate gardens & grounds and spectacular views of Lower Long Lake. Designed by celebrated architect Wallace Frost the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate details can be seen throughout. From the floating curved limestone staircase to the walls of French doors, high ceilings, beautiful fireplaces to the stunning floorings you will see a truly special estate. 5 bedrooms all with lake views. Master suite w/ his/ hers bathrooms & a cathedral beamed ceiling study. First floor library w/ lacquered paneled walls. 2 screened lakeside pavilions to enjoy the lake.                   Recent: 03/02/2017 : New : ->ACTV

undisclosed undisclosed, Orchard Lake 48323 Price: $9,750,000                 MLS#: 216074834 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $46,566 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 08/01/16 Winter Tx: $1,681 School Dist: Walled Lake Beds: 7 Baths: 9.2 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 9,464 Yr Built: 2009 MLS Area: 02184 - Orchard Lake Grg Size: 4 Car Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned Acreage: 2.02 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Signature Sotheby's International Realty         Palatial custom waterfront estate on private lake nestled on 2+ breathtaking acres. This majestic stone Colonial is an architecturally-stunning, exquisitely-detailed showplace, crafted to perfection in 2009 by a preeminent Italian artisan with the finest woodwork, marble & stone, extensive millwork & luxury finishes, top to bottom. An opulent lifestyle on a sought-after all-sports lake w/102’ of water frontage & pristine grounds stretching 667’ back graced by lush landscaping, perennial gardens, a Zen-like pond/patio w/cascading rock wall & waterfall, pergola w/blooming wine grapes, pool oasis w/spa, covered lanai, tennis court & boat dock. Beyond a gated entrance & long winding, scenic drive awaits an awing 7 BR estate w/9.2 baths, grand museum-quality living/entertaining rooms, a premium Franco chef’s kitchen w/9’ granite island & lake-view breakfast room, an elevator, theatre room, dry sauna, central vac, 4-car garage, whole house audio, a generator, the list goes on.

2600 TURTLE LAKE, Bloomfield Twp 48302 Price: $9,900,000                 MLS#: 217004666 Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $22,211 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 01/19/17 Winter Tx: $22,168 School Dist: Pontiac Beds: 6 Baths: 8.5 Assoc Fee:   SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 15,600 Yr Built: 1926 MLS Area: 02193 - Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 6 or More Basement: Yes Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned Acreage: 7.55 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View, Wooded         Office: Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham         One of Oakland County’s finest residences nestled within a gated community- 15,000+ Sq. Ft. estate home situated on 7+ acres offering a retreat lifestyle in Bloomfield. A classic waterfront home redesigned for grand entertaining with a seamlessly blended floorplan. Chef’s kitchen. Formal dining & living room. Executive wood paneled library. Family room w/dual lounge areas, 2-way fireplace & full granite bar. Multi door access to patio w/outdoor fireplace & lush grounds. 2,325 Sq. Ft. wine cellar designed for the personal use of vineyard owner featuring cast iron railing leading to dining area & hearth sitting area. Master wing features private bedroom, fireplace & dual doors to balcony w/water views, his & her bathrooms & closets, exercise room, private office & TV room. 5 additional ensuite bedrooms. Other notable features include: pool house w/full kitchen & bath, granite bocce ball court, private dock, caretaker apartment & more. This is the entertainer’s dream.

Have you been looking for a smaller place with no maintenance?  Then maybe these lake condos for sale in South Lyon Michigan may interest you.   They are not on a large all sports lake.  It is more of a peaceful rowboat type of lake.   What more could you ask for?  An inexpensive condo with a place to look out on a lake.  If you have never experienced living on a lake, you do not know what you are missing.  It is so relaxing to live on a lake.  You can come home at the end of the day and just relax.  There is something about looking at water that gives so many people a calming feeling.

Come check out these very inexpensive lake condos on Lake Angela in South Lyon.  You cannot live in an apartment for what you will be paying for these lakefront condos on Lake Angela.   You are not very far from the I-96 exit at Milford Road.  Both downtown South Lyon and Milford are just short rides away.

26945 MILFORD Road Bldg#2 Unit#130, Lyon Twp 48178 Price: $25,000                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $240 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 11/17/14 Winter Tx: $240 School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 1 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1962 SubDiv: LAKE ANGELA CONDO OCCPN 472 Sqft Abv: 700 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Ground Water: Community Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: RE/MAX Classic         Location is perfect, on the water across from corn field and 2 miles from shopping.  Water, heat & taxes included in the association dues. Cozy lower level co-op on fully stocked Lake Angela. The shared lower level for parties or projects, also where the shared laundry facilities are and the individual storage areas are. Must see to appreciate. Parking is being repaved.. Walk out to patio with large yard and western exposure overlooking lake. Next door to public library. Just a minute to the express way. Please call listing agent with any questions regarding the friendly cooperative community. Price reflects updates. Note that everything is in great condition. Although you cannot finance the unit, you can get a personal loan to purchase. Interior and exterior just painted.  Please note listing number 214067261, for more photos of front and back of property.

27094 Sandy Hill Lane Unit#30, Lyon Twp 48165 Price: $33,000                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $ County: Oakland Stat Dt: 10/27/14 Winter Tx: $ School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 2 Baths: 1.1 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv: Helfer Sub Sqft Abv: 950 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Up Water: Well-Existing Style:  Other Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Community Choice Realty Inc         Beautiful Lakefront location, very private complex resort for 55+, swimming, Beach, Fishing.  Updated 2 bedroom spacious and new paint and carpet.  Private basement area with laundry. Association dues include gas electric water trash and taxes....Buyers must be approved with community.

26902 Sandy Hill Court Unit#10, Lyon Twp 48165 Price: $36,500                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $ County: Oakland Stat Dt: 08/22/14 Winter Tx: $ School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 2 Baths: 1.0 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv: LAKE ANGELA CO-OPERATIVE APARTMENTS INC. Sqft Abv: 1,000 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: 1 Car Architecture: 1 Story Water: Community Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Real Estate One-South Lyon         For folks 5+*Freshly painted and new carpet in living room*All appliances included, New Refrig*Lake privileges with swimming & fishing*Light and Bright Unit*Upper 2-Bedroom Unit with balcony from living room overlooking lake*Quiet with a lot of open space to enjoy*Large Room in LL for get-togethers, hobbies and storage*ALL BUYERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION*ASSOCIATION DUES INCLUDE GAS, WATER, TRASH AND PROPERTY TAXES*

27094 Sandy Hill Court Bldg#5 Unit#32, Lyon Twp 48165 Price: $55,000                 MLS#:   Condominium Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $ County: Oakland Stat Dt: 11/02/14 Winter Tx: $ School Dist: South Lyon Beds: 2 Baths: 1.1 Yr Built: 1966 SubDiv:   Sqft Abv: 1,000 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02211 - Lyon Twp Grg Size: No Garage Architecture: 1 Story Up Water: Community Style:  Ranch Heating: Baseboard Acreage:   Sewer: Common Septic Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Real Estate One-South Lyon         Lakefront, end corner unit, with lots of natural light and a wonderful panoramic view of the Lake. Features 2 bedrooms/1.5 baths, private basement for storage and laundry. Enjoy your balcony, the beach, fishing, swimming and ice skating in the winter months. Comes with a boat. Lots of updates!!  2010 Foam insulation. 2012 Car Port. 2013 Ceiling Fans, New plumbing, Upgraded Electrical & Circuit Breaker Panel and New Windows. Association dues include gas, water, trash and taxes....Buyers must be approved with community.Large Oak Wall Mirror Excluded. Aluminum Boat Included. For those only 50 years of age and over. A Cat is allowed. No dogs allowed on second floor. Cash Only!

White Lake in White Lake Township is a great place to call home.  I have a little cottage there.  Nothing huge, but there are some very large homes on the lake.  White Lake is about 540 acres in sizes.  It is a public all sports lake with a DNR access.  There are only 18 spots for the public to get on the lake.  One the parking spots fill up the DNR will not let anybody else launch a boat even if they live on the lake.  That keeps new boats coming on.

White Lake is definitely a busy lake.  If you are looking for peace and quiet on a weekend then White Lake is not the lake for you.  White Lake has a lake association that takes care of weed control and other activities on the lake.  They do the 4th of July fireworks and the boat parade.  What is nice about the lake is that there is a bar/restuarant on the lake.  (The White Lake Inn)  It doesn't have fancy food but it is good.  Just be prepared to wait.  It is not unusually to wait for at least an hour for a table and it will take an hour to get your food.  So don't go to the White Lake Inn if you are in a rush to eat.  Especially if you want to sit on the deck on the lake.  Leisurely would be your motto.  The White Lake Inn also has a tiki bar that the locals love to hang out at.

 The management and staff at the White Lake Inn sponsor quite a few activities on the lake.  In the summer there is a poker run on the lake.  In the fall they have Lions Club to watch the Lions play and have a buffet at half time.  In the winter they have motor cycle races, snowmobile races, and an ice golf outing.  Fun on the lake all year round.

White Lake in White Lake Township is  great place to enjoy the weekend.  View the video below for more information.

Whatever you like to do on the water White Lake in White Lake Township has it.  You can paddle board, tube, and wakeboard on the lake.  There is even a salom course on the lake.  So if you are looking for an active lake come out and see White Lake.

If you buy and close on a lake home through me I will buy you a kayak or a lawn mower for your new lake home.  Give me a call on my cell at (248) 310-6239. 

As most of you are noticing foreclosures across Metro Detroit have dropped dramatically in the last 2 years.  Right now there are only nine lake foreclosures in Oakland County.  They are few and far between.  Right now there are only two lake foreclosures West Bloomfield Michigan.  When you buy a foreclosed home on a lake in West Bloomfield or any other city in the County you need to have it fully inspected.  When people let their home go into foreclosure they usually do not take care of it.  They are not spending money to keep it in good shape.  They just let the home get run down.  So it is even more important to get the home inspected.

Here are the 2 lake foreclosures in West Bloomfield Michigan that are currently for sale,  One is on Bloomfield Lake, and the other is on Upper Straits Lake in West Bloomfield Michigan.

6461 WARDELL Court, West Bloomfield Twp 48324 Price: $380,160                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $11,391 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 03/08/14 Winter Tx: $3,621 School Dist: West Bloomfield Beds: 3 Baths: 2.1 Yr Built: 1978 SubDiv:   Sqft: 2,216 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02181 - West Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 2 Car, 3 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Well-Existing Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 1.04 Sewer: Septic-Existing, Sewer at Street Waterfront: Lake Front, Lake/River Priv Lot Features: Lake View, Wooded         Office: Johnson Premier Realty Co         LAKE FRONT HOME! WHAT A JEWEL! DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS BEAUTY! THIS WONT LAST LONG! 2CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, 3CAR DETACHED GARAGE. VERY LARGE LOT, LARGE ROOM SIZES, WALKOUT BASEMENT, 2 STORY DECK, AND MUCH MORE... CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TO SEE THIS PROPERTY BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE, BUYERS AGENT TO VERIFY ALL INFORMATION. highest and best due 3/15/14

3359 LONE PINE Road, West Bloomfield Twp 48323 Price: $472,500                 MLS#:   Residential Status: ACTV Summer Tx: $5,168 County: Oakland Stat Dt: 03/07/14 Winter Tx: $4,806 School Dist: Bloomfield Hills Beds: 6 Baths: 4.1 Yr Built: 2001 SubDiv: BLOOMFIELD ON THE LAKE SHORES NO 5 Sqft: 3,802 Basement: Yes MLS Area: 02181 - West Bloomfield Twp Grg Size: 2 Car Architecture: 2 Story Water: Municipal Water Style:  Colonial Heating: Forced Air Acreage: 0.3 Sewer: Sewer-Sanitary Waterfront: Lake Front Lot Features: Lake View         Office: Century 21 MJL Corp Trans Serv         Frankel Built Lakefront on Bloomfield Lake. Features include: Two story foyer with grand staircase. Large kitchen overlooking private deck & lake. Family Room with built-ins. Huge master closet. Lower level with dual fireplace in great room, 2 additional bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, and walkout.

   There are no foreclosed homes on lakes in Livingston County right now.  If you would like to see either of these two lake foreclosures in West Bloomfield Michigan.  My cell phone is (313) 310-9855

There are so many beautiful lakes in the metro Detroit.  Give us a call or email us for your list of lake homes for sale.