About 8063 S Lake Shore Drive
Your Harbor Springs getaway starts with Lake Michigan just across the road. Set on a wooded acre along the famous Tunnel of Trees, this distinctive Northern Michigan retreat includes access to a shared private beach used by the immediate neighbors, while downtown Harbor Springs is just five minutes away and skiing is approximately a 15-minute drive. Designed by award-winning architect Robert Pigati of Chicago's Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the bright and open residence offers something very different from the typical Up North cottage. Large windows, cathedral ceilings, mixed wood tones and a raised deck create a warm, light-filled setting for summer vacations, fall weekends and winter ski trips. The main level features a spacious living area with wood-burning fireplace and a galley-style kitchen with new appliances, cabinetry, granite countertops and a large walk-in pantry. The generous primary bedroom includes a modern bath with an externally lit skylight. Downstairs, a private guest suite provides additional flexibility with its own full bathroom, kitchenette, sunny front-facing windows and independent entrance. Behind the main house, whimsical Tinker’s Cottage offers an unforgettable additional retreat with a single bed, fireplace, full bathroom and stained-glass shutters. Outdoor features include a large garage, raised deck and distinctive Gothic-inspired bread and pizza oven, creating opportunities for outdoor cooking, dining and entertaining. Whether envisioned as a Northern Michigan second home, four-season family retreat or property with potential for seasonal vacation rental use, the Pigati Residence combines beach access, proximity to Harbor Springs and skiing, flexible guest accommodations and architecture that gives the property an identity all its own. Select photographs have been virtually staged to illustrate possible furniture placement and use of indoor and outdoor spaces. Permanent architectural and site features have not been intentionally altered.
