$749,900
12175 Watkins Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230
3 beds
3 baths
5,038 sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $149
- Lot
- 12.35 acres
- Built
- 1987
- Type
- Single Family Residence
- On market
- 182 days
DescriptionShowHide
Amazing New Price! A private, appealing retreat set on 12+ wooded acres in Irish Hills, this extraordinary estate offers a rare blend of natural beauty, recreation, and resort-style living. With breathtaking frontage of a private five-acre stocked pond with your own dock, the experience begins when you arrive, where a picturesque 2nd pond with a fountain comes into view creating a memorable approach. The setting feels like a peaceful sanctuary designed to be enjoyed year-round. The thoughtfully designed A-frame Residence features a soaring ceiling and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the surrounding landscape & bring the outdoors in. One of the most remarkable features of the property is the luxurious Pool & Entertainment building with a 3rd full bath. The main living spaces are warm and inviting with pine wood paneling, anchored by a gas fireplace & expansive pond views. The Kitchen is designed for both everyday living & entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless appliances, a gas cooktop, double convection ovens, island & a charming dining area with a wood-burning stove. The main-level PrimarySuite is a true retreat. The newly remodeled en-suite has a new, spa like bathroom complete with soaking tub, large shower, beautiful dual vanity & a walk-in closet with custom built ins. The 2nd floor offers another bedroom & a full bath. The serene 3rd floor has space for an office, study or 3rd bedroom. The Pool House is designed for year-round enjoyment & this exceptional space features slate stone accent walls, a full kitchen with Brazilian granite & bar seating, workout space, a full 3rd bath and a deluxe eight-person hot tub. Designed for both entertaining & relaxation, the gunite Pool features a comfortable 4.6' depth that creates an inviting atmosphere for lounging, conversation & gatherings with family & friends. The pool house was further enhanced with new windows & sliding doors that walk out to the new deck which maximizes the lake views. The grounds are equally impressive. Enjoy quiet mornings overlooking the lake from the expansive deck, spend evenings gathered around the firepit, or explore the walking trails that wind through the wooded acreage. Additional features include 2 Pole Barns for vehicles, recreation equipment & workshop space. Both have solar electric and one has a cement floor with an electric sub panel. Two generators add peace of mind & the pool equipment is new in 2026. With its rare combination of privacy, thoughtful updates, and extraordinary recreational amenities, this remarkable sanctuary offers a lifestyle few properties can provide. No need to have a house up north or go on vacation!
Facts & features
Interior9
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full baths
- 2
- Half baths
- 1
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Basement
- Crawl Space
Square footage1
- Total living sq ft
- 5,038 sq ft
Heating, cooling & utilities4
- Heating
- Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling / AC
- Central Air
- Water source
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Parking3
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking
- Garage Door Opener, Detached
Exterior & construction6
- Lot size
- 12.35 acres
- Lot features
- Wooded
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Architectural style
- A-Frame
- Year built
- 1987
Property details7
- Type
- RESIDENTIAL
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- Washtenaw
- Parcel #
- P-16-31-200-021
- Days on market
- 182
- MLS #
- 26012985
- Status
- Active
District: Columbia
Assigned schools as entered by the listing agent. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on this.
Price & tax historyShowHide
- $749,900▼ $145,100
- $895,000
Listing courtesy of The Charles Reinhart Company · Elizabeth Brien
734-645-4444 · BrienTeam@ElizabethBrien.com
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