4046 Hillside Trail New Buffalo MI 49117 MLS #25043853

Modern Farmhouse Retreat | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | Steps to the Beach

Just a short stroll to Michiana’s beloved Dead End and Stop 40 beaches, this architect-reimagined modern farmhouse offers luxury design and the rare advantage of a full, down-to-the-studs renovation in one of Harbor Country’s most sought-after communities.

Crisp board-and-batten siding, updated exterior doors, and a welcoming front deck set the tone for a home that blends modern farmhouse charm with relaxed lake life. Inside, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams crown a dramatic great room designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Sunlight pours through expansive windows and folding glass doors that open completely to the deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Spacious enough for a dining table seating 20+ yet still intimate for relaxed gatherings, this is a room that adapts effortlessly to any occasion.

The relocated kitchen is both stylish and highly functional, featuring quartz countertops, solid wood soft-close cabinetry, custom drawer storage, and all new stainless steel appliances. A chic powder room completes the main-level entertaining area.

Two bedrooms are located on the main level, including a serene primary suite with spa-inspired bath. The lower level adds two additional bedrooms and two full bathsincluding a spacious en suite that doubles as a secondary primary suiteplus a large family room with new windows.

Highlights include:
* Engineered hardwood upstairs, soft neutral carpet below
* All new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, and water heater
* New drain tile and sump pump
* Rebuilt structural beams and leveled floors
* Flexibility to convert the lower-level suite into a garage if desired

Outdoor Potential: Beyond its turnkey appeal, the large backyard invites creativity. Enhance privacy with natural landscaping or tall pines, add gathering spaces with a fire pit, tree swing or hammock, or envision a future deck extending from the upper primary suite. With proper approvals, advanced septic technology may also open the door for features such as a plunge pool or expanded outdoor living areasallowing you to create your own slice of heaven.

This property blends modern design and rare flexibility–an opportunity rarely found in Michiana–to create your own legacy retreat.