Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

A private, appealing retreat set on 12+ wooded acres in Irish Hills, this extraordinary estate offers a rare blend of natural beauty, recreation, and resort-style living. With breathtaking frontage of a private five-acre stocked pond with your own dock, the experience begins when you arrive, where a picturesque 2nd pond with a fountain comes into view creating a memorable approach. The setting feels like a peaceful sanctuary designed to be enjoyed year-round. The thoughtfully designed A-frame Residence features a soaring ceiling and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the surrounding landscape & bring the outdoors in. The main living spaces are warm and inviting with pine wood paneling, anchored by a gas fireplace & expansive pond views. The Kitchen is designed for both everyday living & entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless appliances, a gas cooktop, double convection ovens, island & a charming dining area with a wood-burning stove. The main-level Primary

Supplements: Suite is a true retreat. The newly remodeled en-suite has a new, spa like bathroom complete with soaking tub, large shower, beautiful dual vanity & a walk-in closet with custom built ins. The 2nd floor offers another bedroom & a full bath. The serene 3rd floor has space for an office, study or 3rd bedroom. One of the most remarkable features of ... (Read more)

Location Property Info

County: Washtenaw
Street #: 12175
Street Name: Watkins
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49230
Zip (4): 9401

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 12.35
Lot Square Footage: 537966
Lot Dimensions: -
Year Built: 1987
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5038
SqFt Above Grade: 5038
Building Total SqFt: 5038
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 3
School District: Columbia
Elementary School: Columbia Upper Elementary School
High School: Columbia Central High School
# of Outbuildings: 3
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: P-16-31-200-021
Taxable Value: 573200
SEV: 582100
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 27813.18
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: AR AGR
Homestead %: 0

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 898
Total Baths Above Grade: 4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 4140

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Other
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 34 x 80
Outbuilding 1 Electric: Yes
Outbuilding 1 Water: Yes
Outbuilding 1 Bathroom: Yes
Outbuilding 1 Heated: Yes
Outbuilding 1 Insulated: Yes

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding 2 Dimensions: 30 x 40
Outbuilding 2 Electric: Yes

Outbuilding 3

Outbuilding 3 Description: Other
Outbuilding 3 Electric: Yes

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Watkins & Wellwood
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Manchester Twp

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2026-04-07
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 197.5
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: A private, appealing retreat set on 12+ wooded acres in Irish Hills, this extraordinary estate offers a rare blend of natural beauty, recreation, and resort-style living. With breathtaking frontage of a private five-acre stocked pond with your own dock, the experience begins when you arrive, where a picturesque 2nd pond with a fountain comes into view creating a memorable approach. The setting feels like a peaceful sanctuary designed to be enjoyed year-round. The thoughtfully designed A-frame Residence features a soaring ceiling and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the surrounding landscape & bring the outdoors in. The main living spaces are warm and inviting with pine wood paneling, anchored by a gas fireplace & expansive pond views. The Kitchen is designed for both everyday living & entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless appliances, a gas cooktop, double convection ovens, island & a charming dining area with a wood-burning stove. The main-level Primary
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Water Type

Pond: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Dock: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Other: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes

Util Avail at Street

High Speed Internet: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding: Yes
Brick: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Heat Source

Electric: Yes
Propane: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Ductless: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Mini-Split: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes
Mini-Split: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space: Yes

Windows

Screens: Yes

Pool

In Ground: Yes
Indoor: Yes

Kitchen Features

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

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Ensuite: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Generator: Yes
Hot Tub Spa: Yes
Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Water Heater

Propane: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes

Other Equipment

Generator: Yes

Security Features

Closed Circuit Camera(s): Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Landscape

Fountain: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 2

Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 3

Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt: Yes

Architectural Style

A-Frame: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Pond Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Brick Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Screens Substructure: Crawl Space Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Family Room; Gas Log Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Generator; Hot Tub Spa; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments Appliances: Bar Fridge; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Electric; Propane Heat Type: Ductless; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Mini-Split Air Conditioning: Central Air; Mini-Split Water Heater: Propane Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile Other Equipment: Generator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es) Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s); Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Fountain; Shrubs/Hedges Pool: In Ground; Indoor Other Structures: Other Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Water; Outbuilding 1 Bathroom; Outbuilding 1 Heated; Outbuilding 1 Insulated Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete Outbuilding 3: Outbuilding 3 Electric Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: A-Frame Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Level: Main Dining Room Level: Main Family Room Level: Main Primary Bedroom Level: Main Primary Bathroom Level: Main Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Bedroom 4 Level: Main Remarks: Pool House Bathroom 2 Level: Upper

12175 Watkins Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230