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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