Nantucket in Michigan

Perched on a lofty ridge overlooking both bays on Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula, this 3-story, 5,000 square foot, shingle and stone charmer would be equally at home on the New England coast. Inside, the creative use of color, pattern, and materials strikes a perfect balance between elegance and casualness. In the formal living and dining rooms, traditional moldings, columns and furnishings meet robin’s egg blue walls; granite, marble, and vintage style hardware in the master bath contrast with cheeky black and white hexagonal tile flooring. Four bedrooms, each with private bath, as well as a large gourmet kitchen/breakfast room, a cozy Michigan room, and a covered porch and patio add to the home’s unmistakable appeal.