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Courtesy of @properties Christie’s International R.E., Donald A Kamp.
Description
This country estate was developed by a well known Southwestern Michigan self-made industrialist, who along with his wife, were very generous philanthropists in the area. The 4,796 SF two story, 5 bedroom, 5-1/2 bath residence offers a prestigious presence, quiet elegance and 45 acres nestled in privacy. Additional key features include a kidney-shaped inground pool, cabana with bath and bar, portico from the main house to the 4-car detached garage, 2-car attached garage, a 2,800 SF stable with 8 box stalls, half bath, lounge area wet bar and tack room, 4,000 SF storage, maintenance and workshop building and three picturesque ponds. Enjoy being only a short driving distance to some of the best beaches, wineries, breweries, private and public golf courses and marinas. The convenient location is only 1-1/2 hours from Chicago, East on I-94, Exit 22, Stevensville, and only 45 minutes to South Bend and Notre Dame University. This one of a kind residence is a rare find!
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Surface Type: “Paved”
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Cooktop”, “Dishwasher”, “Disposal”, “Dryer”, “Microwave”, “Oven”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”
Basement
- Basement: “Partial”
Bathrooms
- 5 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 6 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: “Traditional”
- Building Area Total: 4,796
- Construction Materials: “Aluminum Siding”, “Brick”
- Living Area: 6,340
- Year Built: 1969
- 2 stories
Cooling
- Cooling Included
- Cooling: “Central Air”
Exterior Features
- Features: “Other”
Fireplaces
- Features: “Family Room”, “Living Room”, “Other”
- Building includes fireplace
- 3 total fireplaces
Garage
- Attached Garage
- Garage Included
- 6 garage spaces
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Private Pond
- Waterfront Features: “Pond”
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”
- Heating Included
Laundry
- Features: “In Basement”, “Laundry Room”, “Main Level”, “Sink”, “Upper Level”
Listing
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-31
- Listing Id: 25025446
- Listing Terms: “Cash”, “Conventional”
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2025-08-20 14:16:10
- On Market Date: 2025-05-31
- Price Change Timestamp: 2025-08-20 14:16:10
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-31 12:23:21
- 85 days on market
Location
- City: St. Joseph
- State Or Province: MI
- County Or Parish: Berrien
- Postal Code: 49085
- MLS Area Major: Southwestern Michigan – S
- MLS Area Minor: Southwestern Michigan – S
- Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds
Lot
- Features: “Level”, “Tillable”, “Wooded”
- 23.93 acres
- Area: 23.93
- Dimensions: Irregular – Refer to Survey
- 1,042,391 square feet
Parking
- Features: “Garage Faces Side”, “Garage Faces Front”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Detached”, “Attached”
Pool
- Features: “In Ground”, “Outdoor/Above”
Property
- Other Structures: “Second Garage”, “Pole Barn”, “Stable(s)”
- Parcel Number: 11-17-0029-0019-06-0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Roof
- Roof: “Composition”, “Shingle”
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 12
Schools
- Middle Or Junior School District: Lakeshore
Sewer
- Sewer: “Septic Tank”
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $21,544
- Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
- Utilities: “Electricity Available”
- Water Source: “Well”
Windows
- Features: “Insulated Windows”, “Window Treatments”