Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

An exceptional offering on the Portage Chain of Lakes, this distinguished Portage Bay Highlands estate includes a private deeded dock on Portage Lake--the largest and deepest lake on the chain. Set on .69 acres, the Victorian-inspired residence known locally as 'The Castle' blends architectural character with a fully reimagined interior. Completed in 2025, the renovation brings a refined, cohesive feel to the home. The kitchen is both striking and functional, anchored by a massive quartz island and equipped with a six-burner Bosch range, in-wall Thermador steam & speed ovens, Thermador dual-compressor refrigerator, and Bosch smart dishwasher. It flows seamlessly into a sunken family room offering a more intimate setting centered around a stone-surround gas fireplace. A two-story foyer and sweeping curved staircase introduce the home with presence and scale.

Supplements: Dark-stained hardwood floors run throughout the main level, complemented by a private office with French doors, an updated powder room, and a main level laundry. Formal living and dining spaces are defined by a distinctive turret-style ceiling--an architectural detail that gives the home its signature identity. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offe ... (Read more)

Location Property Info

County: Livingston
Street #: 11542
Street Name: Lancelot
Suffix: Lane
State: MI
Zip Code: 48169
Zip (4): 9083

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.69
Lot Square Footage: 30056
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Year Built: 2002
Road Frontage: 180
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4685
SqFt Above Grade: 3295
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1390
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1737
Building Total SqFt: 5032
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Pinckney
Association YN: Yes
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 14-36-306-055
Taxable Value: 417516
SEV: 417516
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 11867
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NA

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1558
Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1737

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths: Yes
Basement Finished SQFT: 1390
Total Basement SQFT: 1737

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Arthurs Court & Lancelot Lane
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Putnam Twp
Subdivision: Portage Bay Highlands

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2026-03-27
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 265.4
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: An exceptional offering on the Portage Chain of Lakes, this distinguished Portage Bay Highlands estate includes a private deeded dock on Portage Lake--the largest and deepest lake on the chain. Set on .69 acres, the Victorian-inspired residence known locally as 'The Castle' blends architectural character with a fully reimagined interior. Completed in 2025, the renovation brings a refined, cohesive feel to the home. The kitchen is both striking and functional, anchored by a massive quartz island and equipped with a six-burner Bosch range, in-wall Thermador steam & speed ovens, Thermador dual-compressor refrigerator, and Bosch smart dishwasher. It flows seamlessly into a sunken family room offering a more intimate setting centered around a stone-surround gas fireplace. A two-story foyer and sweeping curved staircase introduce the home with presence and scale.
Legal: SEC 36 T1N R4E PORTAGE BAY HIGLANDS #3 LOT 55 SPLIT 10/91 FROM 100-004 & 300-029

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Deeded Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Street Type

Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee: 200
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

None: Yes

Roofing

Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Asphalt: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Eating Area: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Generator: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Other Equipment

Generator: Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Brick; Vinyl Siding Roofing: Shingle Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Family Room; Gas Log Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Generator; Wet Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Other Equipment: Generator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es) Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Asphalt Street Type: Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Level: Main Dining Area Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Great Room Level: Main Office Level: Main Office Level: Basement Primary Bedroom Level: Upper Primary Bathroom Level: Upper Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Bedroom 4 Level: Upper Bathroom 2 Level: Upper Bathroom 3 Level: Main Bathroom 4 Level: Basement Family Room Level: Basement

11542 Lancelot Lane, Pinckney, MI 48169