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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.

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.

Sunny 1-acre homestead is in a country setting southeast of Crystal Lake in Benzonia. Everything is on one convenient floor in this newly built 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch-style home with an oversized, attached, insulated and finished garage. Features include an open floor plan for the living room, dining room, and kitchen; a primary bedroom suite with a tiled shower and a walk-in closet; a bright kitchen with hickory cabinets and new stainless appliances; luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout; mini splits for energy efficient, zoned heating/cooling, and a backyard patio for stargazing, watching for wildlife, and enjoying quiet evenings. Give in to your gardening bug and design and plant your flowerbeds and veggies, install some landscaping, and attract sun-loving birds and butterflies. The location near Beulah and Benzonia–with a Crystal Lake beach and access to swimming and boating, the miles-long Betsie Valley hiking/bicycling trails, multiple golf courses, popular dining establishments, and a variety of shops and services—makes this spot desirable on so many levels. From here, it’s a quick drive to Crystal Mountain for skiing, golfing and outdoor concert-going, and to Frankfort and Lake Michigan for big water beaches and marinas, movies, breweries, art galleries, one-of-a-kind shops, dining and more. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park begins a few miles to the north via M-22. The home is currently rented month to month.

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Tremendous views of the lake and distant landscape are just some of the highlights of this custom home on Little Platte Lake. 106 ft of private waterfront looks toward the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. The 2,000-square-foot home features air-conditioning, with 2 bedrooms, a large office and 3 baths on the main level, plus an artist’s studio/office/guest room with its own entrance and a half bath above the garage. A fabulous cook’s kitchen includes Corian counters, shiny stainless appliances, a large island with seating, multiple cabinets with pull-out drawers, a mixer cupboard, and an additional sink in the coffee bar. The black-and-white elegance of the Great Room features recessed lighting in the vaulted ceiling, built-in white cabinetry, and two spacious window seats across the room from a cozy gas woodstove. This space offers sweeping water views through the glass sliding doors which open to a covered, screened-in deck. The large mudroom/laundry room off the foyer is practical and convenient. The utility room has easy access to the crawlspace, with a concrete floor for extra storage. An attached, oversized, 2-car heated garage has room for all the tools. Peace of mind during a power outage is yours with the whole-house generator. Little Platte Lake is known for clear water, pontoon boating, kayaking and fishing. Listen to the loons call and watch eagles soar above this quiet lake located minutes from Frankfort, Honor, Beulah and Lake Michigan beaches.

Catch summer breezes on the screened porch of this meticulously maintained, year-round farmhouse in an historic neighborhood of Benzonia. Recently painted and furnished for summer renters, this village home is move-in ready. Main floor includes the living room, dining room with fireplace, white galley kitchen with an eat-in area, bedroom, full bath and a laundry closet with W/D. Upstairs you will find two more bedrooms and another bath with shower. Ready for storage, the basement and crawlspace were recently professionally sealed and an air exchanger was installed. Cement board siding and a metal roof mean lower lifetime maintenance. The large backyard with mature trees offers space to play in peaceful shade and features a raised deck situated in sunshine. There is even room for a garage. Enjoy starry evenings around the campfire pit. In the past, this home has rented weekly in summer and is selling turnkey for that use. Enjoy small town living which includes heading to the village park for tennis or a pickup ball game, stopping at the library, visiting the historical museum or community house for an event, and dining at a popular restaurant serving fresh fare – all within walking distance. Just a little further are the grocery and hardware stores, specialty shops, homemade ice cream/espresso drinks and more dining. This location is near downtown Beulah and a Crystal Lake park and beach, and is a short drive to a Lake Michigan beach in Frankfort via M-115.