Quiet, secluded 10-acre homestead

Image for quiet privacy on a 10 acre homestead is of a ranch home with light brown siding, a bay window, two car garage, paved driveway and landscaping with mature hardwoods behind the house and off to the sides. Motivated seller offers a homestead in a 10-acre 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 and perennial gardens. The residence features a house-length deck, a patio, an attached 2-car garage plus a detached huge workshop building with loft space.
The main floor of the home includes a bright living room with a natural stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights, a primary bedroom suite with wood flooring, and an updated bath with a custom-tiled shower and W/D hookups. This level also has a guest bedroom, kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, bay window dining room with a wood floor, and an office.
The 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). Current internet service is being upgraded to high-speed fiber.
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 and other wildflowers, and morel mushrooms. Thousands of state land acres offer further recreation with the nearby Betsie River for fishing and paddling.
It is an easy commute to Traverse City excitement and nightlife or to resort skiing, dining, golfing and spa at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville. This property is north of Thompsonville and south of Turtle Lake for fishing and paddling, horse trails and camping in eastern Benzie County.
Find the approximate room dimensions, asking price and more photos HERE.

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.
PENDING SALE! 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

Betsie River Access – Price Reduction!

Image for Betsie River90 feet shared Betsie River access near Thompsonville, Michigan. Launch your kayak, tube or fish on the scenic, 54-mile-long Betsie River. 151’ x 240’ lot offers privacy at the end of a county-maintained road and awaits your getaway home or cottage. Near state land and close to resort skiing, golfing, dining, spa & art park.  Price reduced to $27,900. More details and photos at: https://cdstapleton.com/listings/25-deer-track-trail-thompsonville-mi-49683-2/

 

Acreage in bird hunting area

5 ACRES northeast of Thompsonville in Benzie County and along the Benzie-Manistee snowmobile trail which runs north to the Leelanau County line and south to Brethren in Manistee County. Recreational parcel has been used for deer hunting and is in a designated bird hunting area.  Acreage includes mixed hardwoods and cedars, and owner says there’s an artesian well in the NW corner. Fix up the rustic older small cabin needing your TLC for an awesome camping cabin.  This acreage parcel is next to STATE LAND and near Benzie  County’s wild and scenic BETSIE RIVER for kayaking and fishing and Little Betsie River for trout fishing. Close to Crystal Mountain resort’s ski hill, golf course, restaurants and award-winning spa. Thompsonville village amenities include a restaurant/bar with a great burger and the BEST RIBS around, a party store, a library, a post office and the town hall. Meet at the Betsie Valley trailhead in the village for hiking and bicycling to Benzie County’s quaint waterfront towns of Beulah, Elberta and Frankfort. $35,900. More information and photos HERE

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Benzie County Acreage For Sale

5 Acres For Sale by Stapleton Realty. Along the snowmobile trail, this wooded lot has been used for recreation, including hunting. Contact Christine 231-499-2698.
5 Acres, Bentley Road, Thompsonville. Offered by Stapleton Realty.

For Sale – Acreage northeast of Thompsonville in Benzie County and along the snowmobile trail which runs north to Leelanau County and south to Brethren in Manistee County. 5 acres of mixed hardwoods and cedars, and owner says there’s an artesian well in the NW corner. Fix up the rustic older small cabin needing your TLC.  This acreage parcel is near Benzie  County’s wild and scenic Betsie River for kayaking and fishing and Little Betsie River for trout fishing. Close to Crystal Mountain to ski, golf, dine and relax at the spa. Thompsonville village amenities include a restaurant, bar, library, post office and town hall. Meet at the Betsie Valley trailhead  in the village for hiking and bicycling to Benzie County’s quaint waterfront towns of Beulah, Elberta and Frankfort. $39,900. HERE