Home For Sale near Grand Traverse Bay - West Arm

Old Mission Peninsula's Most Photographed Home - Iconic Green Design by William McDonough. One-of-a-kind sustainable estate with 360? development, protected views of 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 (Merlot, Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling). Features include a passive solar entry, indoor lap pool with panoramic windows, main floor art gallery, loft office with bay views, and a 50-ft underground wine cellar with redwood racks. Lower-level gallery includes a kitchenette, game room, and 3 bedrooms with stunning views. Designed for entertaining. 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 3/4 solid birch doors, granite countertops, Baldwin/Kohler fixtures, and custom cabinetry. Professionally landscaped with river and pond features. Two gardens could be re-imagined as additional decking. Sale of vineyard grapes to Black Star Farms can be negotiated. Additional 11.5-acre vineyard parcel available across the road. Sold as-is for the next visionary to make it theirs. A rare opportunity to own a celebrated architectural masterpiece.

Property Details

  • Beds: 5
  • Baths: 6.0
  • Sq Feet: 6945
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Location: Grand Traverse Bay - West Arm
  • Acres: 8.440
  • County: Grand Traverse County
  • Heat/AC: Fireplace(s), Floor Furnace, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Passive Solar, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Solar (Heating)
  • Roof: Other
  • Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
  • MLS #: 1934261

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Listing Agent: Shawn Smith, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family Of Companies, 231-499-1990, 866-603-5140 Listing Site, Listing Status: Active
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Added: Dec 31, 2025
Updated on: Feb 10, 2026
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