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Land with Home for Sale in Watersmeet, Michigan

18751 Big Lake Rd, Watersmeet, MI 49969

$3,490,000
5.66 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $20,023/mo

Experience unparalleled luxury on the legendary Cisco Chain of Lakes. Tucked away on 5.65 private acres adjoining U.S. Forest Service lands, this newly built 3 BDRM/3.5 BA architectural masterpiece boasts 626 feet of sand-bottom frontage on Big Lake's coveted Michigan Bay. Offering a grand main residence and a private, fully renovated log guest cottage, this Northwoods estate represents the absolute pinnacle of waterfront living. The main home was designed to maximize expansive lake views. The Great Room features soaring 28-foot ceilings, a majestic full-height stone fireplace, a dry bar, and a lakeside wall of custom windows. There is a fully equipped chef's kitchen with a premium walk-in pantry, flowing seamlessly into the main living spaces. The main level primary suite features expansive lakeside views, a spa-like bath, and an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy the massive screened porch equipped with its own gas fireplace, ideal for bug-free evenings by the water. There is also a dedicated home office, mudroom, and a large laundry room. The upper level has two private guest suites connected by a cozy loft reading area. A full basement and an oversized 3-car detached garage connected to the main house by a covered breezeway round out the features of the main home. On the property is also a renovated Historic Log Guest Cottage. This gives you the opportunity to provide your guests or extended family with their own private retreat. This has 2 bedrooms on the main floor, full bath, open loft, and a screen porch that overlooks the water. From the crystal-clear sand-bottom shoreline to the infinite privacy of the neighboring national forest, this estate offers an unmatched setting for boating, fishing, and peaceful seclusion on one of the Midwest's most famous lake chains.

Sq feet
3
Beds
3
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
2025
Built

Location

Street address
18751 Big Lake Rd
Zip code
49969
Elevation
1,709 feet
Coordinates
46.2113, -89.4427

Directions

From Watersmeet, East on US 2 4 miles to left on Thousand Island Lake Rd (TIL Rd). Go approx. 9 mi to a right turn to stay on TIL Rd. Continue approx. 3.5 mi to left on Big Lake Rd. Go 0.5 mi to left at the Y. Go 0.1 mi to E18751.

Property details

Acreage
5.658 acres
MLS #
GNMLS 217704
Posted

Parcels

  • 06-31-601-800

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

Waterfront
Lake Front

Exterior

Parking
Garage
Features
Dock

Structure

Condition
Under Construction
Stories
2
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
Central Air
Materials
Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
Roof
Composition, Shingle

Interior

Rooms
Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces
Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
Additional Living Quarters, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets, Wet Bar

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
GasPropaneConnected

Nearby schools

NameType
GO WatersmeetElementary

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
June 9, 2026New listing$3,490,000GNMLS
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This 5.658-acre property is located at 18751 Big Lake Rd in Watersmeet, MI 49969. The property is available for sale for $3,490,000. It has a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house built in 2025.

Listed by Redman Realty Group, (715) 358-0450

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