Beulah home on 5 acres

Image for Beulah home on 5 acres shows the home and pole barn from above with a view of lakes in the distance. A driveway separates the two buildings and the mature trees are leafless this time of year.              Image for Beulah home on 5 acres is of the snazzy kitchen with an island that has chairs on two sides, open shelves above wooden counters with white cupboards below. A stainless fridge, two windows, overhead lighting and laminate flooring.

Hilltop views between Honor and Beulah. Three bedroom home offers 2,300 square feet and a 40×26 pole barn on 5 acres, which includes a second lot with elevated lake views. Landscaping with stone borders on flowerbeds, mature trees and a fenced garden area with a potting/storage space in the shed.  The home’s raised deck offers seasonal views of hills and a peek of water in the distance. Step inside to a large mudroom with storage in the bench seating and a spacious cedar closet. Bright interior spaces and easy-care laminate flooring are found throughout the house. The great room encompasses the living room, dining area and kitchen with island seating, updated stainless appliances, wood counters and built-ins. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom, laundry area and a bath. The finished lower level offers a family room with a woodstove, an office area, two more bedrooms and a bath with a walk-in, tiled shower and a soaking tub. A door on this level leads to the outdoors. Cable TV/internet and a whole-house generator keep you plugged in. The pole barn features an 11-foot ceiling, a woodstove for heat and an extra wide garage door in front and a tall garage door on the side for your big toys. A fenced garden area is irrigated and already includes berry bushes and fruit trees. The extra lot is great for hanging out and admiring the view — or build your workshop/studio here and be inspired by the panorama. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and village amenities in Honor and Beulah. A short drive to skiing, golfing and Lake Michigan beaches. More photos and details HERE

Crystal Lake Shared Access

Image of Crystal Lake shared access is of the three bedroom cottage bathed in sunlight with a grassy front yard and one-car garage. Renovated and fully furnished 3 bedroom cottage. Less than 100 strides to 300 feet of shared, sandy shoreline access. Sunbathe or take a swim, with sandy shallows and two sandbars. The cottage is turn-key ready and has a charming knotty pine interior. It is simply designed for people on the go and includes a natural fireplace with brick surround to chase the chill. A full basement could be used for recreation on rainy days and/or to stow your seasonal gear. The cottage is fully insulated and comes with a high-efficiency furnace and backup generator for year-round use. A one-car garage and metal roof keep your belongings safe from the elements. The street is plowed in winter.

Located between Benzonia and Frankfort for shopping and dining and entertainment in either direction.  It’s just a half-mile from the Betsie Valley hiking and bicycling trail which heads to Elberta and Frankfort in the west and Thompsonville in the east.  The trail runs alongside the Betsie River with plenty of wildlife sightings to satisfy nature lovers. The villages, Lake Michigan and Crystal Mountain skiing and golfing are a convenient drive away. It’s an easy commute to Interlochen and Traverse City, via M-115 to US-31. See more photos HERE. $449,900 1920054

Image of Crystal Lake shared access is of the sandy shoreline, calm lake partially frozen and distant view of wooded hills lining the shore.

 

Betsie River Access – Price Reduction!

Image for Betsie River90 feet shared Betsie River access near Thompsonville, Michigan. Launch your kayak, tube or fish on the scenic, 54-mile-long Betsie River. 151’ x 240’ lot offers privacy at the end of a county-maintained road and awaits your getaway home or cottage. Near state land and close to resort skiing, golfing, dining, spa & art park.  Price reduced to $27,900. More details and photos at: https://cdstapleton.com/listings/25-deer-track-trail-thompsonville-mi-49683-2/

 

Live and Play beside Big Platte Lake

SALE IS PENDING. Newly listed at the end of January, this 4 BR, 3.5 ranch home showcases the artistry of a stone mason and the natural beauty of Big Platte Lake, with 10 feet of private lake access. The main level includes everything you need for daily living, and there’s a full, finished lower level (with family room, bedroom and bath) PLUS an attached, screened-in room to add to the spaciousness. One of the bedrooms even has a door to the outdoors, making it suitable for your home-based business or office. Other indoor features include wood floors, two stone fireplaces, a bright and attractive kitchen with granite and stainless, and lots of household storage, including a “cold” storage room. Follow a path to the lake, and get on the water for “all-sports” fun … swimming, paddling, paddleboarding and sailing adventures … and moor your boat offshore. The .80-acre lot includes other features such as the home’s arched stone entry with an inlaid stone heart, a flagstone patio, Trek decking off the main bedroom, landscaping and flower gardens.

See photos and the full listing description here: https://cdstapleton.com/listings/6885-deadstream-road-honor-mi-49640/

and a virtual tour at: https://tours.bluelavamedia.com/s/6885-Deadstream-Road-Honor-Michigan

SOLD! Sleeping Bear Dunes-a close neighbor

We aren’t surprised that this home already found a new owner!

Image for Sleeping Bear Dunes home shows the south end of the home with two stories and extensive multi-level decking. Trees frame the home on the north and west sides.
8950 W Stormer Rd., Empire.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of your closest neighbors in a countryside setting just south of the village of Empire in Leelanau County. Five acres of privacy surround this three bedroom, two bath home with a 2-car attached, finished garage. Set on a hillside dotted with pines and mature leafy trees, the home was designed to flow with the landscape—with inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright. The main level is a dream for entertaining and features an expansive floor plan with open kitchen, dining and living areas in a Great Room space. A beamed cathedral ceiling, solid wood doors, and wood and tiled floors add to the simple, clean, natural look of the home’s Craftsman style of architecture. The spacious kitchen includes wood cabinetry, solid surface counters, stainless appliances, a wall oven, and a large cooking island with a gas stovetop. Beyond it is the living area with a cozy woodstove and a wall of sliding glass doors with a southern exposure. Step outside to lounge, watch wildlife or stargaze on the raised portion of the multi-level deck. The home’s walkout lower level features three bedrooms, two with sliding glass doors to the covered portion of the deck, a built-in bookcase in the hallway, a full bathroom and the convenient laundry area. Turn the large, unfinished bonus room above the garage into your music/arts/crafts studio or use as a private guest or recreation room. In this space, a sliding glass door leads to a balcony overlooking the side yard with tiered beds for flowers. The National Lakeshore Treat Farm trail is just across M-22 and leads to dune views of Lake Michigan. Visit Empire for services, dining choices, small town charm and the exceptional Lake Michigan public beach.  This home is in the Glen Lake School District. You can’t get much closer to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore than this! Find more photos, room dimensions and other information HERE.

Sweetest Spot on Sleeping Bear Bay

Says the owner of this property, adjacent to 137 ft. of sandy Lake Michigan access. Located a half mile west of Glen Arbor, the half-acre wooded lot has a path to the Sleeping Bear Bay beach access behind it. Across the street is the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and Alligator Hill trails, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for forever privacy. There’s a year-round rustic 3 bedroom, 1 bath getaway to stay in while you build anew. Glen Arbor offers an array of shopping and dining choices. From t-shirts to designer-quality threads. From hot dogs to specialty coffee and haute cuisine. There’s also a vibrant community of artists, musicians and writers. It even has its own newspaper, the Glen Arbor Sun. Outdoor lovers can kayak the Crystal River, play tennis on village courts, listen to music on an outdoor deck or go boating on all-sports Glen lakes, Big and Little. This property is NOW offered at $599,900. More photos and information HERE

Image for Sweetest Spot on Sleeping Bear Bay is a drone shot over the sandy walkway to Lake Michigan, shown here in all its turquoise majesty.

 

Acreage in bird hunting area

5 ACRES northeast of Thompsonville in Benzie County and along the Benzie-Manistee snowmobile trail which runs north to the Leelanau County line and south to Brethren in Manistee County. Recreational parcel has been used for deer hunting and is in a designated bird hunting area.  Acreage includes mixed hardwoods and cedars, and owner says there’s an artesian well in the NW corner. Fix up the rustic older small cabin needing your TLC for an awesome camping cabin.  This acreage parcel is next to STATE LAND and near Benzie  County’s wild and scenic BETSIE RIVER for kayaking and fishing and Little Betsie River for trout fishing. Close to Crystal Mountain resort’s ski hill, golf course, restaurants and award-winning spa. Thompsonville village amenities include a restaurant/bar with a great burger and the BEST RIBS around, a party store, a library, a post office and the town hall. Meet at the Betsie Valley trailhead in the village for hiking and bicycling to Benzie County’s quaint waterfront towns of Beulah, Elberta and Frankfort. $39,900. More information and photos HERE

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Glen Arbor, Lake Michigan access

This year-round rustic cottage is adjacent to 137 ft. of sandy Lake Michigan public access. Located a half mile west of Glen Arbor, this getaway has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath for a total of 1,700 sq. ft. Bright interior has a tiled kitchen with appliances and a washer/dryer in the laundry area. Updates include a newer roof and forced-air furnace and a new enclosed porch for rainy days. Outdoor shed & a lean-to for your gear. On a half-acre wooded lot. Use as your basecamp until you build anew!  Follow the sandy path to the exceptional beach. Just a half mile to Glen Arbor. Enjoy the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Heritage Trail for bicycling and hiking, or wind around Alligator Hill on more National Lakeshore trails. Glen Arbor offers an array of shopping and dining choices. From t-shirts to designer-quality threads. Hot dogs to haute cuisine. There’s also a vibrant community of artists, musicians, and writers. Outdoor lovers can kayak the Crystal River, play tennis on village courts, or go boating on Glen Lake. This property is NOW offered at $650,000 $589,900! More photos HERE

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SOLD! Near Big Glen Lake, Leelanau County

LIVE ONE MILE FROM GLEN LAKE.

Glen Lake offers all water sports and incredible beauty.  This spacious home for sale has 3-plus bedrooms and a 3-car garage with a workshop on a private, wooded 2 acres. Located near Big Glen Lake in stunning Leelanau County. Close to Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

For Sale near Glen Lake image is of a two-story home with a covered wraparound front porch and attached garage on a grassy knoll backdropped by mature trees.

for sale near Glen Lake image is of the lower recreation room with a wet bar, just one room in the finished basement level.
Lower recreation area with wet bar.

For Sale home near Glen Lake image is taken from one end of the kitchen overlooking the kitchen island and counter into the dining and a corner of the living rooms. The other side of the bar is additional kitchen cabinetry and etc.
Kitchen, facing the island counter and looking toward the open dining and a corner of the living areas. More kitchen cabinetry is beyond the island and behind this view.

Living spaces

Open concept living/dining areas with cherrywood entertainment center and a gas fireplace with surround. Kitchen with island, stainless, granite & more. Tranquil sunporch/home office with French doors. Ensuite primary bedroom has a walk-in shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. Also offering a finished lower recreation area, craft room, kitchenette, nonconforming bedroom and storage.

Outdoor features

Step onto the Trex decking. There’s a place with hookups for a hot tub. Practice hoops on the basketball court. Have campfire in the stone firepit with a large patio surround. Drink morning coffee and watch for wildlife from the covered wraparound front porch with a paved walkway.

Proximity to schools and amenities

Glen Lake Schools are a short drive away. This home is equidistant to Glen Arbor and Empire, two waterfront villages with their own charms. Each has dining, specialty shopping and public spaces. Glen Arbor offers concerts and art galleries. Empire has an exceptional Lake Michigan public beach, plus a surf shop, chocolatier and much more.

Offered for sale at $769,900 (1912279)  See more photos HERE

SOLD! Long Lake Waterfront Home, Benzie County

Long Lake Waterfront Home Benzie County image is of a corner of the deck overlooking the grassy backyard with trees on the edge of the ridge with Long Lake views beyond them. Long Lake Waterfront Home for sale in Benzie County, Image shows the back side of the two story home with numerous windows overlooking the lake and grassy backyard with steps leading to it.Price Reduction Long Lake Long Lake Waterfront Home for sale in Benzie County image is looking from the living room toward the kitchen island with stools, the cabinetry, stainless refrigerator and oven, recessed lighting and dining area beyond it. Long Lake Waterfront Home in Benzie County image is of paddleboarders at sunset on Long Lake.

One-of-a-kind waterfront home opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. Furnished lakefront home is on 2 acres with 180 ft. private frontage and dock, next to 154 acres of conservancy land, guaranteeing privacy forever. For sale at $899,900. The adjacent lot with 134 ft. lakefront is available for $200,000.

For Sale Long Lake Waterfront home image shows a corner of the deck with view of the grassy lawn, trees on the edge and the lake beyond it. This is a ridge view. Spectacular Long Lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, and water recreation at the foot of the hill!

VIEWS from the ridge. You’re close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort.

WATER RECREATION. A stairway with landings leads to the lakefront where you can swim in sandy bottom waters, fish, sail, kayak, paddle board, launch your pontoon or spend time with the lake toys. Long Lake is Benzie County’s best-kept secret and is home to nesting loons and eagles for hours of delightful birdwatching.

Long Lake home interior features.

Entertain in the Great Room with view windows, wood burning fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Open kitchen design for the cook features a gas stove, maple cabinetry and nice-sized island with seating for onlookers, plus there is a separate dining area for sit-down meals. Main floor primary suite includes a custom shower, walk-in closet and lake views. Upstairs features 4 large bedrooms–3 with lake views–a full bath and plentiful closet space. Check out the convenient main floor laundry room. A mudroom off the 2-car attached garage for outerwear and gear keeps floors looking their best. Future living space and storage are found in the full unfinished basement.

Long Lake home outdoor features.

Relax on the spacious, lake-facing deck. There is a beautifully sloping grassy yard for playtime and a seasonal outdoor shower.

See ALL the details and photos HERE