$600,000

There are Traverse City homes close to the water, and then there are homes where the beach is quite literally across the street. Welcome to 1100 Peninsula Drive, a distinctive 1970s contemporary at the base of Old Mission Peninsula, directly across from the sand, swimming and sunsets of Bryant Park. Oversized windows, gorgeous natural light and views of West Grand Traverse Bay give this home architectural personality that is hard to replicate. Just over 2,000 square feet includes three bedrooms, multiple living spaces and main floor laundry. Two bedrooms are on the main floor, including one that could easily serve as a main-floor primary, while upstairs offers a private primary suite and spacious family room with built-in bookshelves and bay views. Hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, generous kitchen island and attached three-car garage round out the practical stuff. But the location is the part you cannot recreate. Walk across the street with a towel over your shoulder for a swim, catch a West Bay sunset on a random Tuesday, or head downtown on foot or by bike for the farmers market, festivals, restaurants and everything happening in the heart of Traverse City. It is the beach lifestyle without the waterfront price tag or maintenance, in a home with genuine character and an exceptionally hard-to-find location.