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Gretchen Aldrich

gretchenaldrich@xsellrealty.net +1(850) 376-7879

$699,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,452 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,452 sqft

Price per Sqft $285

Municipality Waterford Twp

Subdivision Waterford Twp

MLS Listing ID 20261085639

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1940

Annual Tax Amount $11,143

Lot Size 0.770 Acres

Acres 0.77

Lot Dimensions 135x276x308x141

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Realcomp

Property Description

AN EXTRAORDINARY 140 FT OF WATERFRONT SANCTUARY ON WATKINS LAKE! Truly a one-of-a-kind property where architectural character, natural beauty, and botanical history come together on 0.78 acres of remarkable lakefront grounds. A breathtaking collection of rare trees, specimen plantings, and lush gardens surrounds 3 lake-fed waterfalls, meandering streams, charming footbridges and winding pathways, creating an enchanting private retreat unlike anything else.Among the property's most extraordinary treasures are 2 original Dawn redwood trees, reportedly grown from seeds originating in China and planted as part of an exceptionally limited introduction to Michigan 1950s. Additional botanical highlights include majestic bald cypress, magnolias, birch trees, and an extensive collection of distinctive plantings.The residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an amazing great room featuring walls of windows overlooking Watkins Lake, beautiful Bruce hardwood flooring and a natural wood-burning fireplace. The main level also features a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, shaker style cabinets and corian countertops, 2 bedrooms, an office, a dining room, a spacious remodeled full bath, and convenient first-floor laundry.The upper level provides exceptional flexibility with a private bedroom, deep walk in closet, full bath, sitting room w/ lake views, kitchen area with hookups for an electric stove and refrigerator—ideal for extended family, guests, or a private retreat.Thoughtful improvements include an encapsulated crawl space with a 25-year warranty with 3 sump pumps (2015), French drain (2017), completely rewired electrical (2023), roof (2010), windows and siding (2012), forced-air furnace (2016), central air (2018), and a new on-demand tankless water heater (2026).More than a waterfront residence, this is a living botanical treasure—an irreplaceable setting offering tranquility, natural wonder, and an extraordinary connection to Watkins Lake.

Location

State MI

County Oakland

Direction Enter Merry Rd off of Pontiac Road and take it until it dead ends at Covert. This is the driveway you take up to the house

Body of Water Watkins Lake

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Appliance Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Porch(es)

Parking Features Detached, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Waterfront Description Lake

View Y/N No

Roof Type Asphalt

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Wooded

Story 2

Sewer Public

Water Public

Structure Type Vinyl Siding

Schools

School District Waterford

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Tax ID 1314352018

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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Gretchen Aldrich

+1(850) 376-7879

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3816 Covert Road Waterford, MI 48328

Gretchen Aldrich

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