1840 Long Pointe Dr

A contemporary home located across the street from Upper Long Lake that reflects the unique design of the original architect/owner. Completely remodeled (2012-2015)-new exterior hardieplank, new kitchen, dining/living room, game room, zen garden, driveway, and pool surround with pavers and brick paver deck off doorwalls and new furnances, air conditioning and hot water tank. Steep gabled roofs were utilized to createdistinctive zones within the home.  The two second-story master bedrooms and the living room have high open-beamed ceilings which, when combined with large windows, facilitate naturalday-lighting and create a feeling of spaciousness.  The two master bedrooms have the feel of an upstairs loft.  They are located at opposite ends of the house and share a second story outdoor deck.  Each master bedroom has a dedicated stairway.  The 602 sq.ft. master bedroom on the east side of the house has a Jacuzzi tub and a built-in shower.  Additionally, there is a south-facing balcony which is accessible by a wall of glass patio doors.  The masterbedroom on the west side of the house features a large right triangle of windows on the north elevation facing lake, as well as roof skylights that face east.  Additionally, there are large windows on the north elevation which face the pool. There is a very large amount of built-in storage drawers and cabinets in this suite.    The recently renovated bath room has a built-in shower.    The living room features a cathedral ceiling which is 19 ft. in height at its apex. The room looks out to the pool through a wall of very large glass patio sliding doors.  The pool is also accessible via patio doors in the family room and the third bedroom.   The patio doors act as picture frames for the pool and the surrounding woodland of hardwoods and evergreens.  The house is located on a 0.77 acre woodland which is very pleasing aesthetically and creates a feeling of privacy.  The overall impression is not unlike that of a resort in Northern Michigan.The pool measures 16 x 34 (544 sq. ft.).  It is surrounded by a 1,564 sq. ft. pool deck. The pool deck connects to a slightly elevated second deck area (350 sq.ft.) that is adjacent to the house and is accessible from the patio doors ofthe living room and family room. The third bedroom off the pool is located on the ground floor and has an adjacent bathroom that includes a built-in shower. Depending on the room, the floors are oak or slate.  Built-in bookcases, beds, and a breakfast nook window-seat complement the oak floors. At the front of the home, there is a 198 sq. ft. room (bedroom) with an outside entrance.   The room features a window wall of glassfacing south, slate floor, and a spiral stairway to the master suite on the west side of the house.  Originally intended to be utilized as an exercise room, it could also be an artist studio, a library, an office, a fourth bedroom, etc.  This home includes dock and lake privileges on Upper Long Lake.