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185 ft. of private, shared waterfront accompanies this exciting three-bedroom, updated home in Arcadia. Located on the water channel between Lake Michigan and Arcadia Lake, the location is bathed in sunlight and water views and offers steps leading to a platform at the water. The architecture of the residence fully takes advantage of its location at the tip of Starke Point. Just look at the photos! The home features raised wooden ceilings and a natural fireplace in the main living area. It has been in the same family since it was built and lovingly updated over the years. Windows and siding were replaced in 2011, also a half bath was added and a new 1 car garage. More recently the main bathroom was remodeled and the kitchen received new counters and an island for additional cooking space. New blinds and carpeting were also installed. Last fall, an efficient heat pump for heating/cooling was added for improved year round use. The well and septic have been updated. Most importantly, the view across the channel is protected, for forever enjoyment. A private road leads to the property, which has had its shoreline professionally anchored against erosion. Star Key HOA has a lot on Arcadia Lake, and owners may pay extra to put in a boat hoist. Furnishings included so you can move right in and enjoy summer at this spectacular one of a kind location.

Almost 2 acres on the Manistee-Benzie county line. This well constructed ranch home is awaiting your loving updates. Lots of possibilities for this 3 Bedroom ranch home with an attached 24×24 garage. The home has a large 4 season sunroom overlooking the back woods. Lots of bird watching and wildlife. The primary bedroom has a private 1/2 bath and there is a full bath also. Stairs from the garage lead to a full basement which has the laundry, a 1/2 bath and plenty of room to finish or storage. An additional 24×24 garage for a shop or a place for the toys. Paved circular drive for easy in and out. Close to Crystal Mtn for golf and skiing.

Quiet Rush Lake waterfront home on 5 acres is close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park and Lake Michigan. Wildlife abounds here. Watch eagles and hawks soar and listen to loons and cranes call from your 402 ft. of private, no motor lakefront amongst mature hardwoods. Mark the seasons with spring wildflowers and migrating waterfowl. This updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence has achieved a 4 Star Home Energy Rating due to its 2×6 construction, abundant insulation and woodstove heating. The main floor primary bedroom suite features a vaulted cedar wood ceiling and is designed for relaxation, with a jetted tub in the bathroom and a sliding door to the hot tub on the patio off of the brand new deck. A laundry room on the main level boasts a newer washer and dryer. The kitchen was refreshed last year with a new counter, sink, fixtures and appliances. The views from the living room are impressive, with floor-to-cathedral-ceiling windows and a skylight set in the cedar wood ceiling. A set of stairs up leads to a loft bedroom with a skylight and its own bath. The finished lower level has a family room, bedroom, craft room, a storage/utility room and a half bath plumbed for a shower. The home has vinyl siding, an updated roof and a paved driveway leads to the attached, two-car garage which is heavily insulated and has a sealed, painted floor. For the toys a detached 24×19 insulated garage includes interior steps to an unfinished 16×12 loft area. A generator hookup services most of the home’s electrical needs during unexpected power outages. A rare location down a winding road to this unique setting which features sought after quiet, privacy and dark skies for star gazers.

Stunning and cozy smart-cabin retreat with modern amenities across the road from Big Platte Lake in Benzie County and approx. 10 minutes’ drive to Lake Michigan and 5 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. A wood-plank vaulted ceiling in the large living area provides northern Michigan appeal with multiple windows to let in the light and scenery. There is a separate family room/large den can double as your private reading room or office. Kitchen features include a tiled backsplash and stainless fridge, plus an under-the-sink reverse osmosis filter for the freshest water. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms and laundry on one level and a ladder to a sleeping loft for the kids. Tech-supplied comforts include a smart thermostat, dual climate zones, and smart-controlled lighting for energy-efficiency. Foot comfort and convenience include wood, vinyl, laminate and carpeted flooring in all the right rooms. You’ll appreciate the whole-house humidifier for comfort in every season, and be prepared for the unexpected with a whole-house natural gas generator. A spacious deck and firepit are ideal for relaxing gatherings. A new roof boasts 50 year shingles. This location offers it all: breathtaking natural wonders, nearby access to boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and world-class fishing, plus shopping and amenities at charming nearby towns such as Frankfort, Beulah and Benzonia. Offering the Best of all possible vacation worlds, with exciting activities and events just minutes away in multiple-award-winning Traverse City.

Village of Honor nostalgic, 1.5-story farmhouse on a large, sunny lot that adjoins woods. A block from Main Street, this two bedroom, one bath home needs some TLC. Features include various original wood floors, ceiling fans, a bay window in the main-floor bedroom, an enclosed front porch; and a 2-car insulated garage with an electric opener. Easy-care tile floors are found in the large, eat-in kitchen; main floor laundry; full bathroom; and hallways. A natural gas, forced-air furnace is in the partial basement with crawl space. Village amenities include high-speed internet and municipal sewer. The level back yard is ready for your garden. Walk down the steps to the cement sidewalk traversing the sloped front yard and stroll to the post office, several eateries, and a specialty coffee shop. A gas station and grocery and hardware/lumber stores are just beyond downtown. The Platte River runs through Honor for kayaking, with a 52-acre riverfront park to launch your canoe or kayak. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park and Lake Michigan are a short drive away. Many great golf courses are nearby, and it’s a straightforward commute to Traverse City.

Village of Honor 3 bedroom, 2 bath energy-efficient, air-conditioned home and an attached two-car garage sits in sunshine and offers shade. This immaculate residence offers many updates. Among them are a remodeled primary bedroom suite with a jetted tub, a walk-in glass shower, and heated tile flooring; a four-season addition with skylights and a gas woodstove; a white, black and tan kitchen with quartz counters and newer appliances; and a remodeled full bath upstairs. Adding spaciousness and airy ambiance are the white vaulted ceilings in the living room, kitchen, and addition; and all-new, Cortex vinyl flooring on the main level. Solar panels give you incredible savings on your electric bill ($120/year), and the forced-air furnace is rated 90+. Well replaced in 2019. The encapsulated crawl space keeps your foundation dry. Do your laundry in the washer and dryer found in the painted, partial basement. Step outdoors to the covered patio from several doorways, including the primary bedroom, and enjoy a fenced and landscaped yard. Privacy-seekers can purchase the extra lot next door with a 28×20 cement-block garage and established gardens for an additional $30,000.

Beautiful building parcel. A potential homesite nestled in the pine trees. Peaceful setting with private shared access to Betsie River across the road. Near hundreds of acres of state land and trails. Close to Crystal Mountain Resort for skiing & golf.

Stunning, elevated views of Little Platte Lake are thoroughly enjoyed from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home with 126 feet lake frontage, a dock, a 32×24 garage and a garden shed on 2.5 acres. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore property, the home sits 1,200 feet from the road for quiet ambiance. Featuring recently remodeled main living areas (bedrooms, baths, kitchen-dining) and offering modern amenities. Enter the dining area via a slider from the wide, covered front porch or use the side entry to a 3-season porch/mudroom leading to the laundry room. The spacious living room features a vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. The kitchen includes granite counters, white cabinetry, and new stainless appliances. An amazing 10×20 enclosed, heated glass porch overlooks the lake and offers additional living space in 3+ seasons. This home is air-conditioned and the carpeting, furnace, well pump, back-up generator and roof are all new within the last two years. Negotiate for the furnishings and move right in at closing. Little Platte Lake is known for sandy-bottom swimming, pontooning, paddling and fishing. Waterbirds, loons and eagles swoop in to fish. It’s a scenic bike ride or short drive to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan beaches. The nearby village of Honor offers the usual conveniences and then some. Get groceries or hardware, visit the post office and bank, dine at cafes/restaurants, or stop for specialty coffee drinks. The Platte River runs through here with a new public park just outside downtown.

Follow the circular drive to this countryside 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on 5 wooded acres east of Benzonia. This homesite includes a two-stall attached garage and a second heated, insulated, 30×24 garage shop. Large windows in the home offer multiple forest views on all sides. Step from the enclosed porch into the Up North feel of the living room, with ash wood paneling, large beams, cathedral ceiling, and a newer woodstove in the corner. The attractive kitchen offers cherry cabinets, updated stainless appliances, corner windows above the sink, and an eat-in area off to the side with a large view window to the private backyard. Also on the main floor are a primary bedroom with a private 3/4 bath and a main floor laundry room with a half bath. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a remodeled full bath. The partial basement is drywalled in the main area and includes Bilco doors, a utility sink, and a freezer. This level could be plumbed for a bathroom. Whole-house comfort is provided by a high-efficiency forced air furnace, central AC, and a heat pump. It’s easy to be productive with cable internet, or enjoy the ease of cable TV. Head to the backyard from your covered stoop to gather wood from the covered wood storage area. Or walk to the garden shed for tools before entering the fenced area to garden. A paint booth in the workshop building means you can recolor and rejuvenate your older furniture, touch up your wheeled vehicles, or put your artistry to work on a pet project. When you feel like taking a stroll, follow the trails through the hardwoods on your own property. This one is the complete package.

Excellent location for this 3 bedroom ranch home with an attached garage on a gently sloping 1 acre lot located a short distance from downtown Beulah. Elevated street view of Crystal Lake. Close to beach fun and village amenities. The 2,200 finished square feet includes a main-floor laundry room; dining room slider to the backyard; and a full, partly finished walkout basement with plumbing for a second bath and two additional (nonconforming) bedrooms. Whole-house features include AC, an updated roof and furnace, and a generator. Walk from the basement level to the yard, with lots of room for playing, gardening and building a pole barn, dog enclosure or other. Shade from two majestic maples in front and a view of full-grown evergreens in back make this a delightful homesite. Just down the road are shops, brewpubs, and eateries for when you feel like getting out. It’s a short drive to swimming, boating, golfing, skiing, bicycling/hiking on the Betsie Valley Trail, and visiting Lake Michigan beaches.