4505 Barney Road

This unique property is located within 2 miles of downtown Traverse City, 1 mile from Bay Meadows golf course, 1.5 miles from Munson Hospital, the Commons and conveniently close to all the major shopping centers, and yet privacy is yours as you drive up the winding driveway thru the woods. This enchanting home is on a hill nestled in among tall hardwoods on 15 Acres. The unique quality of this well-built custom Swiss Chalet will charm you with the curved lines of the shake roof, the arched custom front door, its numerous balconies and majestic views. Once inside you will find more quality craftsmanship and custom design in the generous use of hardwoods. Cedar doors and trim, White Cedar tongue and groove cathedral ceilings, a Douglas Fir master bath vanity, rough sawn Cedar wainscoting, Ash floors, Hickory kitchen Cabinets, high end Anderson windows and doors throughout. The kitchen offers high end stainless steel appliances, Butcher block and Italian porcelain tile counters, cork flooring and a breakfast bar. The formal dining area features a bay window view. Enjoy the fresh breezes on the porch off the dining area or lounge out on the 10x20 screened porch off the kitchen. Main floor laundry and 1/2 bath for your convenience.The Great rooms floor to vaulted ceiling windows overlook the wooded property. You can light the wood stove to keep it feeling cozy when the weather turns chilly. The upper master suite features a bay window seat that offers views of Lake Michigan's, Traverse City's, West Bay. The master bath has heated tile floors and a large walk in closet with custom shelving. There are two more large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings on the upper level that share a large balcony, a full bath, and an office nook. The finished walk out basement has a 3/4 bath, a kitchenette, a family room and an area that could be used as a 4th bedroom. It would make a nice in-law suite. Extra features include a large attached garage, an attached garden shed, hot tub, fire pit and landscaping with an irrigation system. The Cherry on top is this private, and lovely property exists close and convenient to Traverse City and the West Bay area.