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7 Beds
7 Full baths
5,744SqFt
Active
Set across 17.21 acres with over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, the former H.D. Mendel residence is a rare architectural estate of true legacy scale. Norman Carver Jr design with strong Japanese contemporary influence, the home is defined by expansive glass, natural wood elements, and a seamless integration of landscape and shoreline. Walls of glass frame uninterrupted lake views while preserving privacy along a secluded, tree-lined approach. The 6,200+ square foot main residence offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple gathering spaces, and a main-level primary suite overlooking the water. The grounds unfold as a private compound: in-ground pool, tennis court, double seawall, tram to the beach, and separate guest quarters. With 17+ wooded acres and 600 feet of frontage, the setting is expansive and private; a rarity along this stretch of coastline. An irreplaceable Lake Michigan estate offering scale, provenance, and architectural integrity seldom offered
Property Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,995,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 7 | |
| Full Baths | 7 | |
| Half Baths | 1 | |
| Property Style | Mid-Century Modern | |
| Lot Size | irregular | |
| Lot Size Area | 17.21 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Acres | |
| Acres | 17.21 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS Sub type | Single Family Residence | |
| Stories | 2 | |
| Features | Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry | |
| Exterior Features | Scrn Porch | |
| Year Built | 1968 | |
| Fireplaces | 3 | |
| Waterfront | Lake Michigan | |
| Heating | Forced Air | |
| Lot Description | Wooded | |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room, Main Level | |
| Pool features | In Ground | |
| Parking Description | Garage Faces Front, Attached | |
| Garage spaces | 2 | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | N M-63 to Rocky Gap Road. First driveway on your Right when turning onto Rocky Gap Road. Follow the dirt road toward the house and stay LEFT. | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Latitude | 42.13989 | |
| Longitude | -86.457677 | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | |
| Postal Code | 49022 | |
| City | Benton Harbor | |
| Cross Street | M63 | |
| State | MI | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | @properties Christie's International R.E. | |
| Listing Office Phone | 269-469-0700 | |
| Listing Office Email | george@atproperties.com | |
| Listing Agent | Elizabeth Roch | |
| Listing Agent Phone | 312-636-8751 | |
| Terms | Cash, Conventional | |
School Information | ||
| District | Benton Harbor | |
MLS Information | ||
| Days on market | 3 | |
| MLS Status | Active | |
| Listing Date | Mar 5, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Mar 8, 2026 | |
| Tax ID | 11-03-0212-0002-19-0 | |
| Tax Year | 2025 | |
| Tax Annual Amount | 59254 | |
| MLS # | 26008264 | |
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