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This unique custom designed home is nestled on the shore of the most prestigious lake in the Grand Traverse area, Long Lake.  The home’s architecture features a traditional cottage design and incorporates maintenance free products to insure care free summer days.  The design and placement of the home captures a stunning view across the lake and creates a large exterior area to enjoy the best of summer in Northern Michigan.  The lakeside of the home includes a covered porch and sun deck as well as a beautiful sugar sand beach.
The interior design of this home features a soaring cathedral ceiling that extends the entire depth of the home from the foyer to the dining room.  A breathtaking view of Long Lake is captured from almost every room in the home, including the second story loft dormer.  The two story fireplace combines tongue and groove wood and ledge stone.  The energy efficient Heat-n-Glo gas direct vent fireplace is a state of the art fireplace with a beautiful design and energy efficient features.  Brazilian KOA floors, glazed maple cabinetry, solid cherry snack bar and island as well as extensive use of granite give this home a unique feel of relaxed elegance that is warm and welcoming.  The home was designed with the assistance of Rita Whaley of Design2 of Traverse City.

This custom lakefront home, like all homes by Lakeshore Custom Homes, combines original design with quality materials, expert workmanship and the experience of a professional team to create an unparalleled  home which exceeds the expectations of a discriminating home buyer.

During Construction

Finished Exterior

Finished Interior

Kitchen

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Dear Bob,

                        Brad and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to you for building a home beyond our dreams and expectations. Your utmost attention to every detail was assuring to us during the building process. With quality always a priority with Lakeshore Custom Homes your commitment to money "well spent" was greatly appreciated. Considering our distance from the build (living in Indiana) you always made yourself available and took on more tasks than required by a builder. We were always so impressed with the crews working in our home and the respectful relationship you all shared. The standards you set for your company and crews greatly exceed any standards set by the U.S. Builders code. Your professionalism is so far and above anything we've ever experienced. 

                        Bob, you've become a dear friend and we feel enormously blessed to have met you and treasure the friendship that is on going. We will gladly show our home for you for prospective clients. Thank you for the joy you've given to us through the building of our home.

 Your grateful clients,
Brad and Julie Benbow