BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — Have you ever wanted to step out onto from your backdoor and feel like you’re living in Italy?
Or, for that matter, walking into your front door and looking around to views you would only see in Vatican City?
There is one such property in Michigan, and it just hit the market this month.
Located at 2756 Turtle Bluff Drive in Bloomfield Hills, this gem is listed at $11.5 million through Meredith Colburn Real Estate with associate broker and team leader Meredith Colburn.
This one-of-a-kind property is MLive’s House of the Week. Homes across the state of various architectural styles and prices are showcased every Wednesday.
With the flavor of an Italian villa, this magnificent award-winning architectural masterpiece is situated on a sprawling bluff overlooking Turtle Lake in the exclusive Turtle Lake Estates of Bloomfield Hills.
“The most incredible thing about this property is that it was originally one home. Then, it was expanded across another vacant property next door, which meticulously created this courtyard, pool and spa. It’s quite likely the most extraordinary pool area I’ve ever seen here — truly reminiscent of an Italian villa,” Colburn said. “You would think that you are in Tuscany. Not just because of the pool area, but the gardens surrounding it as well. It’s surreal.”
This extraordinary estate features six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and spans over 20,000 square feet of meticulously designed living space balancing warmth, elegance and comfort.
Designed to make the most of the outdoors, the exquisite estate boasts covered terraces, stone patios, a one-of-a kind courtyard pool, outdoor fireplaces, stunning landscape with mature perennial gardens, exposed aggregate drive and an 8-car heated garage featuring a car wash.
Colburn said as you walk through the front door and into the foyer, a gorgeous dining room is to your left, a two-story library to your right and an expansive view from large windows overseeing the beauty of the lake to your front.
But that’s not even the most impressive part.
This custom-built estate amazes with the finest artistic details and luxury finishes crafted by multiple artisans in residence.
The top notch craftsmanship is seen throughout the property with custom mill work, Venetian plaster and silk padded walls, gold foil and planked ceilings, imported marble and mosaic walls.
“You need to look up when you get into that space. The ceilings were created by an artist-in-residence and the paintings themselves, it’s not unlike walking into the Sistine Chapel,” Colburn said. “The gold leaf ceilings to the upholstery-padded walls and Venetian plaster — It’s a full ocular experience.
“Every wall and ceiling is basically a canvas for a different type of artistic expression.”
There’s even a full mosaic tile wall in one of the corridors in the lower level of the house, Colburn added.
The residence is located at the highest elevation of all of the properties amidst the Turtle Lake community.
While it’s not directly on the lake, it overlooks the lake with tremendous views from every window, Colburn said, while offering the most privacy at the same time.
Additional features include the aforementioned two-story executive library, formal living and dining room, chef’s kitchen with premium appliances and multiple lounges.
It is complete with a beautifully-appointed lower level with a starry night movie theatre, fitness room, sauna, bar, game room, recreation room and a full pool kitchen.
The estate has smart home technology throughout and includes a lightning strike system, Moen water shut off, Ting electric monitoring, a water treatment system and extensive surveillance with an alarm system that has motion/weight detection and infrared beams.
There are five indoor fireplaces and two more located outdoors.
There is also a vacant parcel to the west, which is not included with sale of the dwelling. The lot may be sold to the purchaser of the dwelling for additional price and terms, but may not be sold separately prior to the sale of the dwelling.
Scroll down to see 12 of the images from the photo gallery for a glimpse inside this home to see why it’s MLive’s House of the Week.
View the listing on the realtor website. View all 81 photos of the home here.