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This week: Homes on the Great Lakes
1. Ellison Bay, Wis. Built on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, this four-bedroom house has wraparound decks on both levels. Its property includes 400 feet of lake frontage, plus a new pier with mooring space for four boats. The home’s interior features a teak kitchen with Ontario limestone countertops. $2,895,000. Kurt Penn, Southport Sotheby’s International Realty, (773) 206-0302
2. Rogers City, Mich. This three-bedroom house on Lake Huron is located on a seven-acre parcel that includes landscaped gardens, a fire pit, and a hot tub. The house features three decks, a two-story-tall fireplace, and remote-operated skylights. $670,000. Lisa Petz, Real Estate One, (989) 734-3855
3. Lakeside, Mich. Also located on Lake Michigan, this five-bedroom home has 125 feet of beach frontage and a two-bedroom guest house with lake views of its own. The main residence includes a game room, a wine cellar, and a wet bar. $4,995,000. Judith Dillon-Farley, Farley Real Estate, (269) 469-3880
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4. Evans, N.Y. This seven-bedroom, 6,900-square-foot house sits on the shore of Lake Erie and has views across the lake to Canada. Built in 1920, the home has eight fireplaces, wide-plank hardwood floors, and a sunroom. Its nine-and-a-half-acre property features a pond, landscaped gardens, and a barn. $999,500. Paula Robertson, RealtyUSA.com, (716) 662-2000
5. Ashtabula, Ohio This 1930s Nantucket-style house sits on nearly an acre on the shore of Lake Erie. French doors on the lake side open to a bluestone patio with a white pergola. Interior features include Brazilian cherry floors, vaulted ceilings, and an 1,800-bottle wine cellar. $525,000. Georgia Murray, Howard Hanna, (404) 423-3100
6. Big Bay, Mich. This seven-bedroom lighthouse is set on five acres overlooking Lake Superior. Built in 1896, it is currently used as a bed-and-breakfast and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its five-level beacon tower allows views to the Huron Mountains. $999,000. Kim Wahtera, Keller Williams Realty Plymouth, (734) 612-7866
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7. Harrisville, Mich. This three-bedroom, four-bathroom house is located on the shore of Lake Huron, and its yard leads to a white-sand beach. Interior features include exposed beams, picture windows, and a spa tub. $359,000. Margie Haaxma, Banner Realty, (989) 356-1177
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