Bishop Lake Sanctuary

Escape to your private sanctuary, where absolute seclusion meets sophisticated convenience. While this hidden gem offers the profound peace of a remote waterfront retreat, you are never truly isolated. Located just 10 minutes from vibrant downtown Brighton, you will enjoy effortless access to boutique shopping, fine dining, excellent schools, and every modern convenience. This property borders 4,500 + acres of Brighton Recreation Area property!

Land

The Brighton area is recognized as one of the fastest-growing residential hubs in the state, this unique property offers something truly irreplaceable: absolute, permanent protection from urban sprawl. Surrounded by over 4,500 acres of non-motorized Brighton Recreation Area property, your privacy is locked in forever. Perfect for premier hiking, biking, horseback riding. and ultimate relaxation, this land represents a rare opportunity to own a peaceful natural sanctuary that will never change. A truly unique offering that stands completely apart from the rest!

One of the many highlights to this property is the lake frontage on Pine Lake. Tucked away and surrounded by state land, this pristine 7-acre lake is one of Livingston County’s best-kept secrets. With almost no outside footprint, it offers an exclusive experience that feels as close to owning a private lake as you can get—your personal sanctuary for peace, privacy, and recreation.

Stroll down the well-maintained path to your own private beach, where the owner brought in many loads of high-quality sand to create the perfect lakefront escape. The true highlight of this waterfront oasis is the custom floating dock, complete with an attached electric motorized raft—perfect for effortless sunset cruises and exploring the lake.

Improvements

This magnificent property features a completely remodeled and updated three-story luxury estate. Offering 4,248 total square feet, the open layout features four spacious bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms complemented by a spacious three car attached garage. The custom stone fireplace and exposed oak timber beams throughout the expansive residence command attention and evokes the sophisticated ambiance of an exclusive alpine retreat, offering an unparalleled mountain-lodge aesthetic designed for both grand entertaining and quiet, refined comfort.

The primary suite opens directly onto the patio and includes a spa-inspired ensuite with a jacuzzi tub and oversized walk-in shower. The walk-in closet is complete with custom built-in cabinetry. The gourmet kitchen showcases luxury stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an impressive, custom oversized island that is ideal for entertaining. The home’s open concept and thoughtful layout continues with a wet bar and office just off the living room that provides panoramic views of the property. The separate main floor laundry room with built in storage is perfectly located just outside the primary suite. The upper-level features two large bedrooms and full bathroom while the lower level features another bedroom and bathroom.

The main level features two expansive glass door-walls that provide the living space with plenty of natural light, opening effortlessly to a spacious deck that overlooks the large front yard. Steps away, an additional oversized door-wall transitions the dining room out to an impressive, newly constructed deck—the perfect vantage point to take in views of the rolling terrain that give way to the shores of Pine Lake.

Designed for the ultimate modern lifestyle, the expansive lower level features a bedroom, bathroom and an open-concept recreational living area with limitless potential. At the heart of this level is a show-stopping, custom walk-in gun vault and integrated workshop. Engineered to commercial-grade security standards with massive steel beams, this fortressed space offers absolute peace of mind while pulling double duty as a high-tech panic room, a private retreat, or an incredible home escape room experience.

The property features a large pole barn equipped with an oversized door, making it the perfect hub for your work equipment, trucks, boats, and outdoor toys. Designed with winter functionality in mind, the heavy-duty concrete floor is already prepped for radiant in-floor heating—ideal for quickly thawing out gear and keeping your equipment protected from the elements year-round.

Recreation

There are endless recreational opportunities in this area of Livingston County!
This property and bordering Brighton Recreation Area offer excellent Deer and Waterfowl hunting.
Enjoy Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Canoeing and Fishing on Pine Lake along with nearby Bishop Lake and Appleton Lake.  All of these lakes offer great fishing for Largemouth Bass, Pike, Crappie and Bluegill.
The trail system throughout the Brighton Recreation Area property is perfect for Horseback riding, Hiking, Mountain Biking and Jogging.
Wintertime activities include Ice Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing and Ice Skating. Down Hill Skiing is available at Mt. Brighton which is 10 minutes away.
The current owner leases 10 +/- acres of open pasture area across Bishop Lake Road where they keep their horses. This property may also be available for lease for the new owner. There’s over 22 miles of horse-riding trails in the Brighton Recreation Area property that you can access right out your back door.
This property checks all the boxes for the outdoor recreation enthusiast!

Region & Climate

Brighton, Michigan is located in Southeast Michigan and has four distinct seasons. The average summertime temperature is a comfortable 79 degrees, and the annual snowfall is approximately 32 inches.

Location

The property address is: 5055 Bishop Lake Road, Brighton, MI Michigan 48116 – Hamburg Township – Livingston County.
The property is located just 6 miles from the vibrant downtown Brighton.
9 miles Southeast of downtown Howell.
20 Miles from the very popular downtown Ann Arbor.
23 Miles from the Metro Detroit Area.
46 Miles to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wayne County.
40 Miles to Bishop International Airport – Flint, Michigan – Genesee County.