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Private sandy beach waterfront on Big Platte Lake. Turn key 3 bedroom, 2 bath r home is turnkey including the toys for this summers fun on the lake. Big Platte lake is an all sports lake nestled next to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Home features a sunny waterside living room with lake views and a cozy stone surround fireplace. Main floor features hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, 2 bedrooms and one bath. Large raised deck for outside living and also a covered porch to sit and enjoy the afternoon shade. Guests and grandkids love the full finished basement with a family room, sleeping area and large bath with laundry. Sandy frontage is great for the kids and a firepit for summer evenings. A large detached garage houses the toys and cars. Close to the Platte river to paddle to Lake Michigan. Near Frankfort, Beulah and Honor for shopping, golf and dining.

Little Platte Lake waterfront home is designed for maximum relaxation with 127 feet lake frontage and elevated views on 2.5 acres including an attached, two-car garage and pole building. If you enjoy private nooks for reading, lake-gazing and gathering, this immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA offers several. There are separate lake-facing living and sitting rooms plus two dining areas on the main floor, and a finished family room and wood-paneled room on the basement level. Extensive decking running the length of the house and beyond leads to an outdoor sitting room in the side yard for private conversation or garden and lake gazing. Vaulted wood ceilings throughout the home lend spaciousness and a modern cabin ambiance. The floor-to-ceiling cut-stone fireplace in the living room adds to the cabin feel. Lake views are captured by multiple windows, including a dining room bay window, French doors and a slider. A patio off the deck includes a sunken fire ring. Outside the fenced garden is a spacious lawn with a second firepit. This home mirrors its outstanding location near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in every possible way. Be ready to swim, pontoon, kayak and fish this 800-acre, quiet lake.

Investors: Take a look at this rented, well-maintained duplex situated on a one-way street in downtown Frankfort. Located just blocks from the beach, these 2 BR 1 BA units include access to a clean, unfinished basement and a sunny backyard. Tenants currently use the alley parking and there is a potential spot for a garage. The 1,536 square-foot building includes separate utilities for each unit, 2 newer forced-air furnaces and air conditioning. On the west side of M-22, this quieter spot on Forest Avenue is an easy stroll to downtown amenities such as shops, eateries, the movie theater, marina and parks.

10 acres of mixed woods in northwest Benzie County. This is your opportunity to build a home or getaway surrounded by nature yet only minutes to shopping and village amenities in Honor. Head to Traverse City or Manistee via nearby US-31. Hop on your bicycle or jump in your car to M-22 and the Platte Lakes, and travel a few more minutes to Lake Michigan beaches and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Check out the nearby Platte River for kayaking, tubing and fishing and head to the rivermouth for rockhounding. The property is rectangular, mostly level and shaded by hardwoods and evergreens. The acreage is located along a county-maintained road that feels more like a country lane and is close to many places to dine, golf, and shop. Enjoy the best of nature without feeling cut off from the world.

This Village of Empire 3BR, 3 BA is in the New Neighborhood, a walkable, “smart” community with views of forested hills in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Stroll or bicycle a few blocks to village amenities, a public Lake Michigan beach and hiking trails in the National Lakeshore. This delightful, bright, move-in-ready home is surrounded by a nicely landscaped yard. Three living levels—with central AC and fresh paint throughout—include the main level with a primary BR; a full, finished basement with a family room, full bath and high-efficiency furnace; and two more BRs and a bath upstairs. The main level features wood floors and vaulted ceilings. The airy living room is anchored by the floor-to-ceiling, stone-surround gas fireplace. A brand new kitchen includes alder wood cabinets, stainless appliances and built-in shelves. The main floor bath features a tiled shower and glass doors. The freshly painted exterior features a covered front porch for relaxing with family, guests and neighbors. Or take a quiet evening/morning break on the back brick patio and enjoy the landscaping and gardens with raised beds. A whole-house generator and standing seam metal roof keep you good-to-go in inclement weather. Park your vehicle in the attractive carport with outdoor storage. Play in the neighborhood common area and participate in the community garden. Services include city water, a common septic system, natural gas, and cable TV and internet. This property is in a highly desirable location super close to the National Lakeshore. The Glen Lake School District offers student sports and music programs. From here, it’s a convenient commute to Traverse City, with all the amenities of a resort destination and year-round city, including a vibrant nightlife.

This Village of Empire 3BR, 2.5 BA is in the New Neighborhood, a walk able, “smart” community with views of forested hills in the National Park. Stroll or bicycle a few blocks to village amenities, a public Lake Michigan beach and hiking trails in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore. This delightful, bright, move-in-ready home, two-car garage and irrigated yard are in sunshine and shade. Interior features include a main floor primary suite, full basement with inside/outside access, an instant hot water system in the large kitchen, gas woodstove in the living area, wood floors in the living and dining rooms, vaulted ceilings, numerous Mission-style windows, fresh paint, A/C, a high-efficiency furnace and an EPS security system. Whole home Generac generator. Outside, you’ll find a covered front porch for relaxing with family, guests and neighbors. Or take a quiet evening/morning break inside the screened porch. A whole-house generator and newer roof keep you good-to-go in inclement weather. Enjoy the neighborhood common area and participate in the community garden. Services include city water and a common septic system. This property is in a highly desirable location super close to the National Lake shore. It is within the Glen Lake School District, which includes student sports and music programs. It’s a straight 26-mile commute to Traverse City, with all the amenities of a resort destination and year-’round city, including a vibrant nightlife.

Enjoy your summer near Lower Herring Lake. Great fishing and swimming. Walk to lake access and public boat launch. This year round home is in great condition and ready to move into. Many updates include kitchen and bathroom w/ marble floor and new tile counters. Spacious living areas and a fenced front yard and sunny deck. Also a detached 2 car garage with nice side yard. Close to Lake Michigan beaches, Frankfort amenities, many golf courses and skiing at Crystal Mountain. So much to do and see from here!

Motivated seller offers a quiet and secluded 10 acres with rolling hardwood forest southwest of Traverse City. Find this 3 BR, 3 BA well-maintained, spacious ranch home via a circular drive bordered by a beautiful irrigated lawn & perennial gardens. The residence features a house-length deck, a patio, and an attached 2-car garage. The main floor of the home includes a bright living room with a natural stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights, and a primary bedroom suite with wood flooring and a custom tiled shower and W/D hookups in the updated bath. The main level has a guest bedroom, kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, bay window dining room with a wood floor, and an office. Walkout lower level includes a finished family room, large bedroom with a walk-in closet, convenient full bath, plus a second laundry and a (large!) storage area. Multiple updates include the roof and economical indirect hot water. An on-demand generator keeps you ready for any weather. The insulated workshop has running water and radiant in-floor heat ready to connect to your choice of heat source (wood burner or gas). A half-mile of winding walking trails lead you up and down and around the hardwoods for sightings of abundant wildlife, wild berries, spring trillium, other wildflowers, and morel mushrooms. Current internet being upgraded to high speed fiber. Thousands of state land acres offer further recreation with the nearby Betsie River is for fishing and paddling. It is an easy commute to Traverse City excitement and nightlife or to Crystal Mountain for resort skiing, dining, golfing and more.

Investors, developers and entrepreneurs. Locate your business where you love to vacation. A rare opportunity in the waterfront City of Frankfort in Benzie County. Four lots zoned for mixed-use commercial: Retail, Condo/Hotel, Restaurant/Winery/Brewery, Office & more. Three stories are allowed on the east end of Main Street. Potential view of Betsie Bay. This busy downtown is an extremely popular vacation destination as well as a darling, year-round, growing community adored by all, young professionals, boomers, residents and visitors alike for its beaches & pier, waterside parks & marinas, thriving arts scene, theatre, brewery and wide array of dining and shopping.

Investors, developers and entrepreneurs. Locate your business where you love to vacation. A rare opportunity in the waterfront City of Frankfort in Benzie County. Four lots zoned for mixed-use commercial: Retail, Condo/Hotel, Restaurant/Winery/Brewery, Office & more. Three stories are allowed on the east end of Main Street. Potential view of Betsie Bay. This busy downtown is an extremely popular vacation destination as well as a darling, year-round, growing community adored by all, young professionals, boomers, residents and visitors alike for its beaches & pier, waterside parks & marinas, thriving arts scene, theatre, brewery and wide array of dining and shopping.