1280 Sylvan Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
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1280 Sylvan Road,Chelsea, MI 48118
$950,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,500 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:austin deacons
Office:howard hanna real estate
MLS#:25017235
Source:MI_GRAR
Price summary
- Price:$950,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$431.82
About this home
Beautiful country home on 55 acres for sale near historic Chelsea, MI. Custom built in 2007, this stunning house is situated atop a hill overlooking a 1/4 acre spring fed pond and hundreds of acres of high quality nature preserves. Scenic views throughout the home advertise the true beauty of this incredible property. With peaceful areas of woodland, pastures, marsh, fen and field, this is a nature lover's paradise! Step inside this small country estate and you will be enamored by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Complete with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home boasts nearly 3,400sq/ft of finished living space. Walking through the front entry, there is a tiled foyer with storage closet, as well as a small family room/den with gas fireplace. The spacious primary level master suite offers comfort and convenience, with 2 walk in closets and a master bath complete with bubble tub and walk in shower.
The living room has cathedral ceilings, large bay windows, a marble-tiled wood burning fireplace, and an open floor plan that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The charming kitchen has granite counter tops, cherry stained wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and double french doors leading out to the 1,200sqft composite deck. Just around the corner is an elegant "butler style" room with utility sink, laundry closet, and full bathroom. This leads out to the 2-1/2 car garage that is fully insulated and heated/cooled.
The cherry wood staircase takes you up to the second floor complete with the remaining 3 bedrooms and full bath. The walkout basement with french doors offers another whole living area. This finished space has 9' ceilings, a large family room, library, office space, and 2 storage closets. The utility room houses a 3 zone furnace, large hot water heater, full house vacuum, and is plumbed for additional bathroom.
The property also comes with a large tobacco style pole barn that features a workshop, horse stalls, and a partially finished studio apartment with full kitchenette, bathroom, stacked laundry and pantry. Additionally, there is a garden shed and chicken coop with fenced in run.
Conveniently located just 4 miles from downtown Chelsea, 16 miles from Ann Arbor, and just minutes away from the Waterloo Recreational area, this unique property offers the perfect blend of country living and accessibility. Exceptional location and incomparable views truly make this home one of a kind.
Property sale includes 2 parcels. F-06-28-100-027 & F-06-28-100-028. 50 acre parcel is under conservation easement with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department.
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Home facts
- Year built:2007
- Listing Id #:25017235
- Added:112 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2025 at 03:14 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Living area:3,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2007
- Building area:3,500 sq. ft.
- Lot area:4.56 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Well
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$950,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$431.82
- Tax amount:$7,298 (2024)
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