7 Beds

7 Full baths

6,263SqFt

Active

Over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage. More than 17 wooded acres. A landmark residence by architect Norman Carver Jr. Opportunities of this caliber are exceptionally rare. Originally built as the H.D. Mendel residence, this architectural estate showcases Japanese contemporary influences through soaring walls of glass, warm natural wood, and a design that seamlessly connects every living space to the surrounding landscape. The result is an extraordinary sense of privacy paired with panoramic Lake Michigan views. The 6,200+ square foot home offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and a main-level lakeside primary suite. Resort-style amenities include an in-ground pool, tennis court, attached guest quarters, double seawall, and a private tram providing effortless access to the beach below. Truly one of the Lake Michigan coast's most significant legacy estates, offering a lifestyle that is hard to replicate.

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 42.140469
Longitude -86.458871
Address Information
Address 1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Postal Code 49022
City Benton Harbor
Cross Street M 63
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 0
MLS Status Active
Listing Date Jul 2, 2026
Listing Last Modified Jul 2, 2026
Tax ID 11-03-0212-0002-19-0
Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 59254
MLS # 26033396

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