Hidden in the Hunt! This gorgeous Chateau begins with a magical approach through a 14th century gated entry, winding 800 feet through woodland trails to culminate at this Castle! Custom built with limestone, stucco, cedar shake roof, solid Copper gutters and eyebrows, this home has unique features such as the historic 6" Copper downspouts retrieved from Detroit's J L Hudsons' demolition. A stunning elevation meets the eye with an 18' Copper Witches cap! Enter through a 320 lb custom door with Rocky Mountain hardware to a huge hunting lodge, with floor to ceiling Granite fireplace, 12 ft high barn hand oiled beam ceiling, carvings and handpainted walls, 4" planked Cherry floors and pegged Oak floors along with slate, limestone & tile. Featuring an 8' antler chandelier and stone hearth with hidden TV screen, 2' deep window sills encase Petoskey stones and fossils, and a custom carved German-style bar with a full slab of solid wood supported by two carved horses. Journey to the grand kitchen with spacious Granite island and counters, pantry/office area with laundry, SubZero stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop! Offering utility with character! Beautiful dining room, vaulted ceiling, 2-story Granite fireplace and walls of windows to view the elevated boardwalk overlooking a classic inground pool and stone waterfall pooling in the lower level. A primary bedroom or yoga studio enjoys a 500 sq ft lounge w/spa bath, sitting room, gas fireplace plus a heated and drywalled garage. Second floor features a huge Master with painted turret, gas fireplace, laundry room, custom bath with amazing Roman style shower, separate cherry dressing rooms and balcony. Two more bedrooms PLUS an 850 sq ft private entrance in-law suite featuring the historic wooden door from Joe Lewis' boxing gym. Wine Cellar, theatre room, 7 doorwalls to decks, quartzite patio, inground 20x40 heated pool w/lights, jets, and limestone waterfall - all on 20 wooded acres with trails to roam and a treehouse to climb! Turn off the lights and star gaze!
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4161 Gardner Rd, Metamora, MI 48455
5beds
8,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
19.95 Acres Lot
$1,613,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,497 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,613,500
$1.47M - $1.79M
$5,497/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 05:30am
Listed by:
Carole Porretta 248-310-4242,
Coventry Realty LLC
Bought with:
Carole Porretta, 6502345173
Coventry Realty LLC
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20240012379
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Built In Freezer, Built In Gas Oven, Built In Gas Range, Built In Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Other, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Purifier Owned, Wine Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- ENERGYSTAR Qualified Doors, ENERGYSTAR Qualified Exhaust Fans, ENERGYSTAR Qualified Light Fixtures, Jetted Tub, Sound System, Spa Hottub, Wet Bar
- Windows: Egress Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished,Walk Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Dining Room, Gas, Great Room, Other Locations, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,000
- Finished area below ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3.5
- Parking features: Threeand Half Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Faces Front, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Side Entrance
- Attached garage spaces: 3.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Chimney Caps, Gate House, Lighting, Permeable Paving, Spa Hottub
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Lot
- Size: 19.95 Acres
- Dimensions: 618 x 1472 x 646 x 1354
- Features: Hilly Ravine, North Windbreaks, Native Plants, South West Shading, Sprinklers, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Sheds
- Parcel number: 01501401000
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Country French,Italianate,Other,Regency,Tuscan
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Sealed Foundation
- Roof: Other,Tile,Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
- Major remodel year: 2018
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service 100 Amp, Volts 220, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Closed Circuit Cameras, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Location
- Region: Metamora
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2024 | Sold | --0 |
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| 2/29/2024 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$199/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000-2.9%$199/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20240012379 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Realcomp II #20230040584 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Price change | $1,699,900-2.9%$205/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20230040584 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,349 +5.6% | $796,300 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $15,483 +5.7% | $785,300 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $14,652 +37.4% | $723,600 +15.2% |
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Neighborhood: 48455
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Emma Murphy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Rolland Warner Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 8.6 mi
- 7/10Lapeer East Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 6.9 mi
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- Michigan
- Lapeer County
- Metamora
- 48455
- 4161 Gardner Rd