Listing Details

Simply one of the best lake-front properties to reach the market in years, “Windwood” is an established family compound in the heart of the world’s finest resort areas. The 8-acre parcel boasts 251’ of prime frontage on the west shore of Lake Charlevoix’s well-known Oyster Bay. Designed by renown Charlevoix architect Jack Begrow in 1970 as a lake house in the woods, the home is perched on a bluff 87’ back from the water’s edge, nestled within a grove of mature hardwoods. Jack’s signature great room, with its copper crowned fireplace, creates a space where cooking, dining and lounging occur amidst dramatic views of forest, sky, and water. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms provide plenty of sleeping space for family and friends. With its new roof and fresh paint inside and out, the new owners will be able to begin enjoying lake living immediately as they undertake the joyful process of shaping this marvelous spot into their own ideal waterfront home. The 8-acre site, a blend of forest and open space features a spacious wood-framed storage building with a heated workshop and a full bath on its own well and septic system. The property has a network of walking and skiing trails which connect with a mile long foot path maintained by Mowrey’s Oyster Bay Club. Access to the northwest Michigan non-motorized trail system lies at the head of Indian Trails Drive. The dunes of Mt. McSauba are a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride away. By water the channel to Lake Michigan is a 20-minute motor to connection with the rest of the watery world. The north end of Oyster Bay features a quiet natural area protected by the Little Traverse Conservancy; the south end opens to the west basin of Lake Charlevoix and the world’s finest sailing. No matter how far you decide to roam, you will always want to return to enjoy living in one of the finest spots on our planet. Welcome Home!