4861 Chauncey Dr Ne, Belmont, MI 49306

Steeped in history and unmatched character, the Imperial Mill (est. 1848, rebuilt 1881) stands as a monumental 5-bed, 3-bath residential estate perched on 4 pristine acres along Bear Creek. Serving as a unique residentially zoned historic mill, this 3,288 sq ft architectural masterpiece was beautifully transformed into a private residence by President Gerald R. Ford's campaign manager and political operative, Jack Stiles--frequently hosting President Ford himself. Showcasing the stunning red wood facade and dramatic rushing waterfall, the property pairs timeless history with vital modern updates: a brand new exterior paint and brand new septic tank to be installed this week. Includes invaluable deeded right of flowage for a millpond and potential for hydroelectric power production! All offers due at 3 PM on Friday, June 5. WELCOME TO THE IMPERIAL MILL: AN UNRIVALED PIECE OF MICHIGAN HISTORYnRarely does an architectural artifact of this caliber transition from a 19th-century industrial anchor into a luxurious, living historical monument. Originally established in 1848 at the historic convergence where the trout-rich waters of Bear Creek push toward the Grand River, the Imperial Mill was rebuilt to its grand stature in 1881. Today, it represents a nearly non-existent real estate classification: a fully residential-zoned historic grist mill, preserving the sweeping scale of industrial timber-frame construction while offering the warmth, privacy, and refinement of a world-class c