A Michigan winery and home — described as a "sprawling estate" — that has been in pop
Singer Madonna’s family for years is getting some international attention because it has been on the market this summer for nearly $5 million. The property’s listing agent, Blake Bernard, told the Free Press there has been "tons of interest," especially after recent news reports featuring the nearly 80 acres and a 3,520-square-foot home, although it’s difficult to know how many of the callers are serious about purchasing it. A recent headline in the
British national tabloid, the Mirror , recently screamed: "Inside Madonna's family vineyard and winery on Lake Michigan selling for ￡4million." Although the report mostly just details what’s in the property’s website listing. The Mirror said the Michigan native who became a global
music star is "believed to have spent time at the property in recent years," including a visit to a family gathering in 2021 to celebrate the 90 th birthday of her father, Silvio (Tony) Ciccone. "Ciccone Vineyard, Winery for sale," a more subdued article headline read last month in the Traverse City Record Eagle . That report noted that the vineyard was started by Joan and Tony Ciccone started the business and developed the property. Tony Ciccone still acts as a business consultant for the property, at 10343 E. Hilltop Road in Suttons Bay, the reports said, adding that the vineyard’s operations have "been passed on to his children." The asking price for the property is $4,925,000. Born in Bay City,
Madonna grew up in the Detroit suburbs . Her paternal grandparents were Italian emigrants. Her mother was a descendent of French-Canadians. In high school, she reportedly was an "A" student and cheerleader. She attended the University of Michigan until she dropped out and moved to New York, and then found stardom, with songs like "Material Girl," "Papa Don’t Preach" and "Like a Virgin." She now owns several homes worldwide, including one in
England. Last month, the Free Press reported Madonna announced she was postponing the North
American leg of her "Celebration" tour, which was originally due to stop in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena earlier this month. She was recovering from a serious illness that landed her in a
New York intensive care unit. A website describing the vineyard , called the sale of the "incredibly picturesque property" in an "ideal location," and a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." It also referred to the wine and event business as successful, with its wines distributed to and sold in 45 states. The Michigan property also includes "home or bed and breakfast accommodations." The listing said the house was built in 1990, has 5 bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, a large open main-level floor plan, a kitchen with "many updates, including newer cabinets and counters," and "gorgeous views in all directions" of the bay and vineyards. In addition to the existing operation and home, the listing said, there is expansion potential, with plans that can be shared with the new owner that include an onsite café, new production building, and even a special event pavilion. The property is perfect, perhaps, for someone seeking to live in a " material world ." Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@freepress.com .