11137 Jeanette Drive, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Built in 2003 by a local builder as his own residence, 11137 Jeanette Drive is a custom home whose scale, detail, and behind-the-walls investment speak to an uncompromising design. Set on 3.68 private acres in Hamburg Township, the home sits atop a hill overlooking wetlands, woods, open water, and marsh grass that shift beautifully with the seasons. It's the kind of setting that makes a weekday morning feel unhurried and a weekend feel genuinely restorative.The entry announces the home's intentions immediately, with fluted columns, arched openings, and dark hardwood floors that carry through a connected sequence of foyer, formal dining room, and great room. The great room earns its name with a vaulted ceiling, tall windows, and a brick-and-stone fireplace that rises to meet the ceiling and anchors the space. The kitchen is designed for serious use, with black raised-panel cabinetry, granite counters, stainless double ovens, and a commercial-style range and hood. The kitchen opens into...