Welcome to 5338 Mallard Court—an exceptional lakefront retreat offering space, comfort, and incredible future value as Wixom Lake returns. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this beautifully maintained home delivers the ideal setting for year-round living or a true up-north lake escape. Built in 2002 with quality craftsmanship throughout, the main home features 2,568 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a desirable main-floor primary suite with a private ensuite bath. The open-concept great room serves as the heart of the home, showcasing soaring cathedral ceilings, a stunning fireplace, and expansive windows that frame peaceful water views and fill the space with natural light. The kitchen and main living areas flow seamlessly into a light-filled lakeside living space featuring 20+ windows that capture panoramic views and create the perfect backdrop for relaxed mornings, sunset gatherings, and entertaining after a day on the water. A custom-built bar enhances the space, making it ideal for hosting friends and family in true lake-home style. A main-floor laundry room and convenient half bath add everyday functionality. A custom metal staircase railing leads you to the second floor, where you’ll find two spacious guest bedrooms, a full bath, and additional flexible space ideal for a home office or reading nook. One of the standout features of this property is the guest suite above the 2+ car garage. Designed for hosting, this fully heated and cooled space includes an open-concept living area with bedroom space, a full bathroom, and a balcony overlooking the yard and water, providing plenty of space for family and friends to stay comfortably for weekends or extended lake visits. Just below, a partial kitchen setup makes entertaining effortless for larger gatherings. The home sits on a canal-front lot with direct access to Wixom Lake, offering protection for your boat from open-water wave action and quick access to Wixom Lake’s popular Pontoon Alley boating destination just outside the canal—an ideal setup for cruising, swimming, and enjoying lake life. The property also includes a steel seawall, patio space, and outdoor enhancements such as a firepit and fencing, creating multiple areas to relax and unwind by the water. Extensive updates since 2019 provide peace of mind, including a new furnace and A/C, water softener and reverse osmosis system, updated windows, new appliances, granite countertops, upgraded bathrooms, two new hot water tanks, and numerous electrical and exterior improvements. The home did not experience interior flooding during the 2020 dam failure. Additional highlights include 2x6 construction with 8-block crawl space, solid oak flooring and slate tile finishes, Pella windows and skylights, central air, forced air heat, attached garage plus additional parking, and low annual HOA of $40. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, full-time lake lifestyle, or future waterfront investment.