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’70s lake house with conversation pit asks $1.5M

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By Megan Barber
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The exterior of a blue house with a long path leading to the house. Photos by Jermaine Buie, Perfect Light LLC & Planomatics

Any type of lake house is a fab place to spend the summer, but add some top-notch architecture and a beach property can transform into a dream home. Take this five-bedroom, six-bath home in Burtchville Township on the shores of Lake Huron in Michigan.

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The home’s unique floorplan was designed by architect William Kessler—a disciple of Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus School—in 1976 with four triangular volumes joined like a sharp-angled hourglass and bisected by a hallway. With 5,290 square feet, the glass-box home boasts views of Lake Huron, color-block cabinets, and plenty of floor-to-ceiling windows.

A lower floor features a downright groovy red-shag conversation pit with fireplace. Two walls of sliding glass doors offer front-row seats to beach views and a sauna, bathroom, and wine cellar are also on this level.

Throw in the home’s cedar atrium pool house, a private guesthouse, gardens, and 250-feet of beachfront access on 5 acres and you’ve got a colorful abode perfect for relaxing. Located at 7738 Lakeshore Road, the home has been on and off the market since 2016 and is now asking $1,549,000.

The exterior of a house with tall windows and a terraced deck that has a glass fence. The house is surrounded by grass and trees.
Large windows and an elevated Hanover Paver deck with glass rail showcase views to Lake Huron.
A room that has a red carpeted conversation pit and a fireplace. On one wall are floor to ceiling windows overlooking a lawn which is adjacent to a body of water.
A groovy red-shag conversation pit includes a small fireplace.
A living area with wooden walls and a fireplace. There are several colorful couches with assorted pillows.
The main living room features cedar accent walls and a giant fireplace.
A dining area with a table, chairs, white cabinetry, and a wall of windows overlooking a body of water.
Even the dining room offers a cozy spot with lake views.
A kitchen area with multicolored color blocked cabinetry and multiple appliances. There is a small polka dot area rug on the floor.
The kitchen includes the original color-blocked cabinets.
A dining area where the walls are entirely made of glass and overlook a yard with grass and trees. The dining area has a table with chairs and a light fixture.
The triangle design is repeated throughout the property.
A bedroom area with a bed that has striped bed linens, wooden walls, and a wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking a yard.
The bedrooms also boast incredible views and an airy feel.

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