On a clear day you can (almost) see forever from this inspirational home, the third destination on our 2023 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features video tours of seven incredible homes. Take a sneak peek inside, then get your event tickets.
Contractor: Scott Norris
Location: Cedar
With stunning vistas of Good Harbor Bay, North and South Manitou Islands and Pyramid Point from every room in the house—even the garage—this 3,200-square-foot Craftsman-style home north of Cedar makes watching the sunset a magical experience. Built on a steep, sloping bluff by award-winning Traverse City homebuilder Scott Norris, the two-level, three-bedroom home is narrow and long, stretching out like a mountaintop getaway. “It was a difficult site,” says Norris of the precarious bluff, “but it also affords these terrific views.” The handsome exterior has a light-filled front entryway with stone-clad columns and a massive, welcoming wooden door. Inside, there are countless creature comforts, among them a floor-to-ceiling fireplace wrapped in 24-by-48-inch tiles, surrounded by both built-in and floating cabinetry. The oak-floored kitchen-dining area features high-end GE appliances, an hexagonal tile backsplash, and a quartz-topped dine-in island. A graceful arch divides the large space, and a wall of doors on the water side leads to an upper deck to let the outside in. A lower-level kitchenette is handy for grabbing goodies on the way out to the patio. Throughout the house, find Norris’ signature built-ins, detailed millwork, lavishly tiled and appointed bathrooms and, of course, an abundance of windows to take in the extraordinary views.
Home #2: Inside a Magnificent Modern Farmhouse with Vineyard Views
Photo by Samuel Crick
Photo by Samuel Crick
2023 Northern Home & Cottage Virtual Home Tour:
Whether you’re looking for design inspo, home improvement ideas or getting ready to build your own dream house in Northern Michigan, there’s nothing more delicious than a behind-the-scenes look into some of our region’s most beautiful homes. And we’ve got seven beauties to share with you on our 2023 Northern Home & Cottage Virtual Home Tour. Mark Oct. 27 on your calendar, and block off time to relax and enjoy video tours of these incredible houses.
