Lakefront Estate | West Bloomfield, MI.
This refined naturalistic residential landscape in West Bloomfield, Michigan was designed to seamlessly integrate modern outdoor living with a natural woodland and lakefront setting. Embracing the site’s dramatic slope, Great Oaks Landscape transformed the terrain into a multi-level outdoor experience featuring a negative edge pool, cascading water features, and expansive stone terraces.
The design maximizes lake views while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding wetlands and mature trees. Natural stone walls, winding walking paths, and layered plantings create a balanced composition of structure and softness. The result is a private estate landscape that blends refined outdoor living with the beauty of Michigan’s natural environment.
The design maximizes lake views while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding wetlands and mature trees. Natural stone walls, winding walking paths, and layered plantings create a balanced composition of structure and softness. The result is a private estate landscape that blends refined outdoor living with the beauty of Michigan’s natural environment.
Residential Highlights Include:
- Dense, lush, low-structured landscape blends nicely within the wooded setting
- Two short brick walls frame the front parking court, creating distinction between the parking area and the forested drive in.
- The asphalt driveway was created to accommodate numerous vehicles and guest parking while its design minimized the disruption to the site
- Pool overlooks natural ponds with fountains
- Intricately constructed large limestone walls and terraces
- Mulched path wraps throughout the entire property and wetland. Path connects to a lakeside sand beach and fire pit
Completed: 2011
Location: Orchard Lake West Bloomfield, Michigan
Project Type: Lakefront Residential Estate
