$9,500,000 Sold
4790 dow ridge road, orchard lake, MI 48324
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Property Description
A masterpiece, designed by renowned architect Lou DesRosiers, seamlessly blending a contemporary design with magnificent finishes & timeless elegance. Quality craftsmanship. Perched above the shoreline on a 2.15-acre parcel with 163’ of frontage on all-sports Cass Lake on exclusive Dow Ridge. Paver double wide circular drive, enjoy the tranquil Koi Pond. Grand foyer with a magnificent glass, brass & wood three-level floating spiral staircase. Extensive use of Mankato Limestone & Lacewood Mahogany throughout. 38’ ceiling in the living room. Intricate ceiling details & ambient lighting. Commercial grade kitchen, dual Thermidor Professional Series four & six burner gas ranges, wok, side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dual Miele dishwashers, dual warming drawers. Large walk-in pantry. First floor primary, arched coffered ceiling, upholstered wall, sitting area & floor to ceiling windows, motorized draperies. Sumptuous primary bath, heated floors & steam shower. Lalique glass panels flank the jetted tub. An original J.L. Hudson’s solid brass elevator accesses all levels. A trip down memory lane in the walkout lower level. Showcased by an original 1935 solid brass movie theater ticket booth from the Shea Theater in New York & an original 1947 diner & ice cream parlor from Cunningham Drugs. The lower level is truly for an enthusiastic entertainer! Stadium seating for 12 with a 130” drop down movie screen & billiards room. For health & wellness, a 40’ indoor saltwater pool & spa featured on HGTV “Pool In My House” the top 10 indoor pools in the country. The pools ambient lighting is from six illuminated columns & ceiling. Dual locker rooms, exercise room, Pilates studio. Third floor viewing deck, outdoor gas fire bowl. 50’ outdoor pool, built-in spa, 26’ cascading waterfall, putting green & outdoor fire features. Laundry room Downsview Custom Cabinetry. Full home generator, concrete tile roof. Five car heated garage plus height for lifts. Be the envy of Cass Lake!
Waterfront / Water Access
Water Name: cass lake
Water Description: Beach Front, Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Water Front
Water Description: Beach Front, Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Water Front
General Information
Sold Price: $9,500,000
Price/SqFt: $1,014
Status: Sold
Date Sold: 08/13/2025
MLS#: 20251005657
City: orchard lake village
Post Office: orchard lake
Schools: west bloomfield
County: Oakland
Subdivision: assr's plat of dow ridge
Acres: 2.15
Lot Dimensions: 221 x 66 x 636 x 163 x 449
Bedrooms:5
Bathrooms:7 (5 full, 2 half)
House Size: 9,369 sq.ft.
Acreage: 2.15 est.
Year Built: 2000
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Features & Room Sizes
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: 5 Car
Garage Description: Side Entrance, Electricity, Heated, Attached, Circular Drive, Oversized
Construction: Other,Stone
Exterior: Other, Stone
Exterior Misc: Spa/Hot-tub, Whole House Generator, BBQ Grill, Lighting, Fenced, Pool - Inground
Garage: 5 Car
Garage Description: Side Entrance, Electricity, Heated, Attached, Circular Drive, Oversized
Construction: Other,Stone
Exterior: Other, Stone
Exterior Misc: Spa/Hot-tub, Whole House Generator, BBQ Grill, Lighting, Fenced, Pool - Inground
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Description: Gas
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Bath/Stubbed
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Warming Drawer, Washer, Bar Fridge
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Fireplace Description: Gas
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Bath/Stubbed
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Built-In Freezer, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Warming Drawer, Washer, Bar Fridge
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $55,554
Est. Winter Taxes: $3,525
Est. Summer Taxes: $55,554
Est. Winter Taxes: $3,525
HOA fees: 0
Legal Description: T2N, R9E, SEC 3 & 10 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF DOW RIDGE LOT 302 EXC WLY 38 FT & ALL OF LOT 303
Legal Description: T2N, R9E, SEC 3 & 10 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF DOW RIDGE LOT 302 EXC WLY 38 FT & ALL OF LOT 303

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