Historic mansion with rare boathouse and tiki bar on the market for $1.59 million

CLAY TWP., MI – Have you dreamed of owning a bed and breakfast?

Or do you dream of living on the water and enjoying perfect views of Michigan summer sunsets from almost every window in your home?

This mansion offers that and more.

Located at 2703 Pointe Tremble Road in Clay Township near Algonac, this gem is being offered for $1,599,000 through @properties Christie’s International Real Estate with associate broker Nicholas Asplund.

This unique property is MLive’s Home of the Week. Every Wednesday we feature homes from across the state in a variety of architectural styles and price ranges.

Located on the North Channel of the St. Clair River, this historic home was built in 1931 on five acres of waterfront property.

A six-bedroom, three-bath, two-half-bath residence has been meticulously renovated and is in amazing condition inside and out, Asplund said.

It features a circular driveway with a large fountain in the center that welcomes arriving visitors. The backyard features a large covered porch, in-ground pool and stone paver patio for immaculate summer gatherings and entertaining guests.

If an in-ground pool doesn’t provide you with enough water, how about an indoor hot tub for year-round enjoyment?

Would you like even more water?

This property offers it. And the view is simply spectacular.

“Many of my clients have vacation homes up north and drive three to four hours round trip on weekends,” Asplund said. “This is the ultimate waterfront vacation property, less than an hour outside of Metro Detroit.”

The property, which has 138 feet of water frontage, features an impressive boathouse. Local ordinances no longer allow the construction of new boathouses, but this one is grandfathered in, Asplund said.

The boathouse with indoor and outdoor boat lifts has been completely renovated and features an indoor tiki bar and an expansive deck.

“A lot of people love being in this area. You can watch the barges and you’re right across from Harsens Island for a lot of people who have houses with boats, and it’s a destination,” Asplund said. “It’s an absolute gem.”

Located directly across the river from Harsens Island and the Old Club, it offers great opportunities for sightseeing, socializing and dining at great restaurants.

And for homeowners familiar with waterfront properties, it’s in a flood zone.

The property also includes a detached garage for four cars and a workshop.

In the basement of the house there is a wine cellar and a salon.

This beautifully maintained and renovated historic colonial brick home features new windows throughout, renovated bathroom, new boilers and a whole house generator.

The lawn is well-maintained and the property has an underground sprinkler system on the entire two acres and draws water directly from the river, so future homeowners don’t have to worry about additional costs, Asplund said.

As for the Bed & Breakfast mentioned above, this property is registered and pre-approved for that purpose.

All the neighbors said the house used to be the summer home of the Sears department store families, Asplund said.

The ferry in nearby Algonac town centre also travels to Canada.

“Living in Michigan means taking advantage of the water,” Asplund said. “This property offers just that. From the pool and patio overlooking the water to the tiki bar, deck and boathouse overlooking the St. Clair River, it’s all what makes a waterfront home.”

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