Michigan ‘Wow!’ Houses: Spa Comforts, Fabulous Views, History Relived

METRO DETROIT, MI – If you’re looking for a house that screams “wow”  from the moment you step in the door or out to the balcony, southeast Michigan is the right place to look.

Your dream home may be found in penthouse condominiums in tall buildings in Royal Oak  or Ferndale, or gated communities in Bloomfield Hills or Dearborn.

In a home in Plymouth Township, you’ll feel like you’re at the spa, and without the airline fare and the hassle of travel, relaxation is just steps away.

Take a photo tour of these eight properties, all listed on Zillow. Click on the links for more photos.

Bloomfield Hills Wow House: Landmark Mansion a 'Gem'

• This mansion in Bloomfield Hills is a “gem” that has everything you need, and other features that will make your life easier.

Rochester Hills Wow House: What $1.8 Million Will Buy

• Four bedroom home is perfect for growing families who want their children to be educated in Rochester Community Schools.

Plymouth Wow House: Swim Year-Round at This Mansion

• What if you could visit a spa — indoor pool, spa and exercise room, sauna — without ever leaving your home?

West Bloomfield Wow House: $3 Million Worth of Magnificence

• Custom woodwork and deep crown moldings that distinguish this home. And wait until you see the master suite.

Birmingham Wow House: Stunning Arches, Graceful Lines

• The sweeping wrap-around porch offers a hint of the graceful architecture that marks this Birmingham mansion.

Farmington Hills Wow House: Rare Chance At Architect's Home

• The Michigan Registry of Historic Places-listed property was built in 1924 by Michigan architect Marcus Burrowes .

Ferndale Wow House: You Could Dine on the Rooftop

• Even without the option to add a rooftop terrace, this penthouse condo oozes urban cool.

Royal Oak Wow House: What Will $1.5 Million Buy?

• What’s it worth to you to stand in your living room in Royal Oak and get a panoramic view of downtown Detroit?

Troy Wow House: Spa-Like Master Suite Only the Beginning

• You might never want to leave the jetted tub elegantly set in the master bathroom. But then you’d miss the rest of the house.

Dearborn Wow House: 'Stunning in Every Way'

• The Jack Nicklaus designed TPC Michigan golf course provides serene backdrop and this home is on the first tee.