Getaway with Betsie River access

Getaway photo shows the front and side of the barndominium, a finished pole building with a covered front porch and green metal roof and a 12-foot side door. There is a clearing around the home and tall pine trees ringing the property.Getaway photo shows the front and side of the barndominium, a finished pole building with a covered front porch and green metal roof and a 12-foot side door. There is a clearing around the home and tall pine trees ringing the property.Getaway photo shows the front and side of the barndominium, a finished pole building with a covered front porch and green metal roof and a 12-foot side door. There is a clearing around the home and tall pine trees ringing the property.
Like to kayak and fish? Get ready to get away to this fun and spacious barndominium with shared access to the Betsie River within walking distance. The lot is 1.35 acres, enough room to build your dream home in this quiet, country location. The 50 ft. x 40 ft. building is pole construction. Uses for this space are endless. It is fully insulated and has a forced-air furnace. Inside, you’ll find a kitchen, laundry, updated bathroom and shower, lots of built-in storage and a large, cedar-lined, walk-in closet for the hunting clothes. An efficient, on-demand water heater saves energy. Three 12-foot doors with electric openers provide pull-through access for bigger toys and two service doors offer egress for the residents. A new metal roof was installed in 2018. Enjoy warm evenings lounging on the long, covered porch. Invite your camping guests — there’s also a concrete RV pad with power, sewer, gas, water & cable. There’s an additional public access and also state land on Long Road. It’s conveniently close to Crystal Mountain for resort skiing, golfing, dining plus art park hiking, birding and concerts. Offered for sale at $229,900. More photos HERE

SOLD! Custom home southwest of Lake Ann

1st Image for FOR SALE southwest of Lake Ann shows a custom home with four peaked roofs, a curved sidewalk to the front door and a backdrop of mature trees with a lawn in the front yard.   Image 2 for house for sale southwest of Lake Ann shows us the back of the home with numerous large windows and an eyebrow window looking over the backyard deck and hot tub.   Image 3 of FOR SALE southwest of Lake Ann shows the living room of the home with wood flooring, a cathedral ceiling with upcycled barnwood, eyebrow window and window doors to the back deck with views of the forest and a fieldstone surround fireplace with stone hearth.

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! 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 Village of Honor, Benzie County image. Two story farmhouse on a level lot with a wooded hillside behind it. Shade trees and sunny areas, wooden retaining wall with tall bushes behind it lend privacy from the sidewalkthis 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! Updated Farmhouse on 26 Acres in Benzonia

Benzonia Michigan farm for sale with an exquisitely updated farmhouse, garage, Morton pole building on 26 acres. Listed by Stapleton Realty. 231-499-2698.DREAM OPPORTUNITY ON 26 ACRES in Benzonia. Your farm and chance to live the country life are right here. As Chris’s personal assistant Nancy exclaimed as she was measuring rooms, this enchanting 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath exquisitely remodeled farmhouse is “just immaculate. IMMACULATE!” There’s also a wraparound deck in back, (see more photos by clicking on the link at the end of this description), a detached garage and a newer Morton pole building. All sit attractively on the pastoral acreage with long-distance views. Work the land or lease the tillable acreage currently planted in hay. Launch your kayak and fish at the nearby Betsie River public access or travel a couple minutes east from your paved driveway to village amenities. It’s been said many times, but we gotta say it again:  This a must see, with too many features to list. Instead, see all the photos and details in the MLS HERE

 

SOLD! Benzie County lake views

Benzie County. Ridge top lake views of multiple lakes, including Loon Lake, Platte lakes, Lake Michigan and Manitou Island from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.  Attractive, up north-style year-round residence with detached garage features lake views, deck, patio, 4-season sunroom, craft room/office, family room, vaulted ceiling, updated kitchen, bonus space to finish above the garage and a whole house generator.

SOLD! “Mountaintop” Views of Lakes

Views reminiscent of northern California or Maine will dazzle you from this attractive and well-maintained 3 bedroom home on 2.5 acres. Wind through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park land as you climb the drive through hardwoods to this special, private place. Prepare yourself for breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, Loon Lake, Manitou Island and the Platte lakes from the wonderfully landscaped yard, attractive patio, no-maintenance deck and the many windows of this saltbox-style home.
AnWarren Road ridgetop views of Lkae Michigan, Loon Lake, Platte lakes Up North or Western vibe prevails inside, with oak walls and vaulted oak ceilings and wainscoting. Features include a catwalk, and living room and family room woodstoves. (One is gas.) The four-season sunroom doubles as a birdwatching, reading or TV room/den. Here’s where you’ll likely spend a lot of your time.  That is, when you aren’t on the deck soaking in the sunshine and view. A cook’s kitchen includes a built-in desk for writing recipes, updated stainless appliances, granite counters, and tiled backsplash and floor. All beneath wood beams and recessed lighting. Updated bathrooms include tiled floors and tub/shower surrounds. Additional getaway spaces in the full basement include a finished family room with gas “woodstove” Benzie County home with views of Lake Michigan, Platte lakes, Loon Lake, Manitou Islandand built-in shelves and cabinets, PLUS a separate craft room or office … and plenty of storage. Natural gas heating and a whole house generator keep your indoor spaces properly maintained. A separate 28×24 garage comes with a bonus room above it for future finished space. Store all your BIG toys in the additional 32×28 pole barn. Roast marshmallows around the firepit. Watch the seasons change in all their spectacular colors, the freighters come and go, and the sun set and night sky unfold above Lake Michigan on every clear evening.

SOLD! Waterfront home on Big Platte Lake, Benzie County

Christine Stapleton of Stapleton Realty of Honor listed and sold this Big Platte Lake waterfront home with 120 feet of sandy beach frontage. This classic home includes four bedrooms, a sunroom, wood floors, cozy fireplace, upstairs sitting room and a deck above the boathouse.
Deadstream Road, Benzie County.

Christine just listed and sold this classic four bedroom home with 120 feet sandy beach frontage on all-sports Big Platte Lake in Benzie County. This desirable location in Lake Township is near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Platte River. The home’s bright interior, views of the lake, wood floors and four-season sunroom made it a fine weekly rental in summers past. The benefits of lakefront living include panoramic lake views from the deck above the boathouse.

SOLD! Home on 21 Peaceful Acres

It didn’t take long to find a buyer for this country home. Near Crystal Mountain – Bring horses and livestock to this peaceful 21 acres, with a country
commuteHouse for sale at 7809 Copemish Road, Thompsonville. to Traverse City. 2001 ranch home has two bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is on a walkout basement with a full apartment. There are 3 nice outbuildings which include a 2-car detached garage and a 30’x40′ insulated workshop and a taller 30×40 polebarn for a camper or boat. So much nature and wildlife to appreciate here. Great spot for hiking, stargazing around the campfire, and hunting. Hop over to Crystal for resort golfing, skiing, dining, spa visits and entertainment. For more information click HERE