The historical Hannah Lay Beach House, built in 1927, is a spectacular 7 bed/5.5 bath Cape Cod style home which boasts 235 of private, sugar sand East Bay frontage along Traverse City's Miracle Mile! Upon entry, you are greeted by a spacious living room with high beamed ceilings and a dual-sided stone gas fireplace. A beautiful kitchen with gleaming countertops and ample cabinet storage is adjoined to the dining area, surrounded by windows. Beyond the living room into the water-facing family room is the opposite side of the stone fireplace, a handsome wet bar, and panoramic water views. The views continue with an expansive Primary bedroom boasting a traditional bay window, large walk-in closet and a private en suite bath featuring a dual vanity and a tiled corner shower-for-two. A large, designated laundry hosts a charming built-in window seat and separate exit point. On the west side of the home is a sizable guest bedroom with water views, full hallway bath, and a mudroom, connecting to the carriage house via a breezeway. The upper levels overlook the living room below and host 3 roomy guest bedrooms, an office space, and two full baths as well as an upstairs stackable washer and dryer. Connected by the breezeway is a 2 bed/1 bath carriage house and garage. The space is light and airy with charming dormer windows, peaked ceilings, glossy wood floors, and a kitchenette. 2 additional bedrooms share a full bath. The 3-car garage hosts multiple closets and storage rooms, as well as a mudroom and half bath. The rear of the home hosts a custom stone patio facing the deep powdery beach and shimmering water of East Bay. This incredible home is perched on nearly 1-acre, and is in a prime location mere blocks way from downtown TC's best dining, shopping, beaches, and entertainment!