6195 Bayou Trail

Overview

Traditional English country house meets the Art Coast! This European manor is just minutes away from Saugatuck's famous art galleries and some of the best beaches on Lake Michigan. The four-bedroom home sits deep in its own stand of pines, tucked well back from the road behind mature trees that make the whole property feel like a private retreat. Inside, a two-story great room opens beneath a stacked stone fireplace and a loft above, the kind of space that pulls people in and keeps them there. The floors are truly impressive with antique reclaimed barn wood in the main living area, Jerusalem limestone flooring in the foyer and polished limestone in the 4-season room. The kitchen carries the same warmth — butcher block counters, a Viking range, and Nichels & Nichels custom cabinetry — with a butler's pantry and wine fridge just off to the side for easy entertaining.

Property details

What to ask about this one

Three questions worth putting to the listing side before you write anything. They are specific to this property, not a checklist.

1. 01

   Confirm the township allows the intended number of animals

2. 02

   Ask for the well and septic records, and when each was last serviced

3. 03

   Ask what the taxable value uncaps to after the sale, not what the seller pays now