SOLD! Beulah home on 5 acres

SOLD! 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

SOLD! 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. SOLD! 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

SOLD! Live and Play beside Big Platte Lake

SOLD! 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.

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 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

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.

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

SOLD! Custom home southwest of Lake Ann

Taking back-up offers! Exceptional custom home with central air, Trex decking, attached garage and a heated pole building on 10 acres southwest of Lake Ann. The real world falls away as you wind through hardwoods to this private setting near the Platte River.

Home features

Three-bedroom, three-bath home has an airy ambience. The soaring ceiling in the living room is complemented by numerous windows and recessed, pendulum and sconce lighting. Décor includes curved archways, wood floors, tiled floors in bathrooms, living room/entry upcycled solid barnwood ceilings and a two-sided fieldstone fireplace surround with stone hearth.

Bonus space

In addition to the full unfinished basement, there is more bonus space on the main floor. Entertain in formal dining room with glass doors. Watch movies in the media room. Curl up with a book or birdwatch in the four-season sunroom with cozy corner woodstove. Step onto the backyard deck and watch the stars from the hot tub.

Kitchen

The spacious kitchen is AMAZING. You can eat in the kitchen in front of a bay window. Prepare meals using your stainless appliances, granite counters, two built-in ovens and a gas cooktop with vent hood. If you’ve learned to always keep the cook happy, this one will rock their world.

Bedrooms

Bedtime offers privacy. The main floor primary bedroom includes a large tiled shower and jetted tub. A second bedroom and another full bath and are also found on the main floor. An upper bedroom suite has a full bath.

Room for more

Need a little more room? For future use, the full, unfinished basement has an egress window for a another bedroom and is plumbed for another bath.

Systems

For your comfort and convenience heating systems include a 2 year old FA furnace and 4 year old outdoor wood boiler — also heats water and pole building. There’s also central air. A Generac generator brings peace of mind.

Outbuildings

Pole building is a 60 x 24 heated, insulated workshop. There’s a tall shed with a garage door too.

Make an appointment to see this beauty. Asking $549,900.

More photos and virtual tour found HERE

Multiple listing service profile sheet is HERE

SOLD! Bear Lake village home

Bear Lake home is along U.S. 31 which is the main street in Bear Lake. You can see Bear Lake across the road.

A beautiful southwest view of all-sports Bear Lake! This convenient location is in the village of Bear Lake. Efficient two bedroom, one bath home is on a corner lot. It’s just a short walk away from the public beach for swimming, paddling or paddleboarding. Formerly rented yearly, this potential gem is ready for your cosmetic updating. Interior features include marble tile flooring in the kitchen and a ceiling fan and track lighting in the living area. System improvements include a new forced air natural gas furnace in 2016 and an updated electrical panel. An additional 400 sq ft basement includes a laundry area, a workbench and room for storage. Nice garden shed with double doors and windows, perfect for storing the tools and toys. From here, it’s a leisurely stroll to downtown shops, the post office and historical museum, a breakfast/lunch café and the refurbished bar. It is an easy drive to all Manistee or Benzonia have to offer. Head to Crystal Mountain for skiing, golfing, dining and relaxing in a spa. Best of all, you will be within driving minutes of Lake Michigan beaches and trails. Shown by appointment only. MORE PHOTOS HERE

Bear Lake cozy home image is of the lake across the road.

SOLD! Village of Honor home for sale

Be a part of Village of Honor history. Live close to everything you need and the recreational pursuits you love in northwest Benzie County, Michigan. Pride of ownership shows throughout this well-maintained three-bedroom home, one of the area’s original farmhouses. In move-in-ready condition, the home’s main floor was remodeled in 2011, in some cases down to the studs, and is cable ready. There are new kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink; a remodeled bathroom; and new flooring throughout. All interior walls were texture painted too. The side entry leads to a large mud-and-laundry room with storage. The south-facing covered front porch invites you inside.

For more updates, see Associated Docs for details. The two-story storage shed was originally a cow stantion barn. East privacy fence and shade trees lend coziness. Rear pergola opens to a wooded hillside. Village amenities: high speed internet, sewer, natural gas. Stroll to restaurants, bank and post office. Near the Platte River for paddling and fishing. Close to many golf courses. Driving minutes to Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. MORE PHOTOS HERE. Sale pending

SOLD! Leelanau County 10-acre homestead

Photo of Leelanau County 10 Acre homestead is a ranch home with a three car garage and evergreen trees in the sunny front yard with concrete driveway. This southern Leelanau County home is SOLD! Large ranch-style home, 3-car insulated garage and a quality-built Morton pole building in a peaceful country setting. Gardeners and farmers will appreciate the open and level lay of this land.

Located on a private, no-thru road between Traverse City and Empire, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is near swimming-fishing-paddling lakes, snowmobile trails and state land. The main level is accessible and includes 2,300+ square feet which would benefit from some cosmetic updating but offers Tigerwood bamboo flooring in the sitting, dining and living rooms. The home’s centerpiece is the spacious kitchen with a pantry and an island for meal prep. A sitting area with cozy corner gas fireplace lends a country kitchen feeling. Primary bedroom suite includes a private bath and an attached office/library area.

Main floor includes 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths, a mud-and-laundry room plus a formal dining room with a slider to the spacious deck and fenced backyard beyond. Lower level adds another 2,300+ square feet and is a mostly finished large family room, full bath and 2 finished non-conforming rooms for crafts, bedrooms, private reading room — you name it. Paved concrete driveway leads to the 40×60 Morton pole barn for your workshop or storage. Nice insulated floor, 10-foot door with opener, etc. More photos HERE. Even more details HERE.

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Author: Pat Stinson