Tag: Empire

SOLD! Empire home near Sleeping Bear Dunes

Photo of Ontario Street three bedroom home in Empire's New Neighborhood in Leelanau County. This photo shows a close up of the back of the home with three steps leading to a covered back porch with three windows facing the backyard and a screened door facing the side yard, with hostas bushes and other plants surrounding the attractive gray-and-white exterior. Photo by Christine Stapleton.SOLD! This Village of Empire 3 bedroom  3 bath home 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 (bank, post office, restaurants, taverns and specialty shops), 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 bedroom; a full, finished basement with a family room, full bath and high-efficiency furnace; and two more bedrooms plus a full bathroom 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 bathroom features a tiled shower and glass doors.

The freshly painted exterior includes 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 which is 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.

Contact Christine for details or go to the listing for more photos and info: https://cdstapleton.com/listings/11868-ontario-street-empire-mi-49630/

SOLD! Leelanau County 10-acre homestead

Photo of Leelanau County 10 Acre homestead is a ranch home with a three car garage and evergreen trees in the sunny front yard with concrete driveway.This southern Leelanau County home is SOLD! Large ranch-style home, 3-car insulated garage and a quality-built Morton pole building in a peaceful country setting. Gardeners and farmers will appreciate the open and level lay of this land.

Located on a private, no-thru road between Traverse City and Empire, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is near swimming-fishing-paddling lakes, snowmobile trails and state land. The main level  is accessible and includes 2,300+ square feet which would benefit from some cosmetic updating but offers Tigerwood bamboo flooring in the sitting, dining and living rooms. The home’s centerpiece is the spacious kitchen with a pantry and an island for meal prep. A sitting area with cozy corner gas fireplace lends a country kitchen feeling. Primary bedroom suite includes a private bath and an attached office/library area.

Main floor includes 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths, a mud-and-laundry room plus a formal dining room with a slider to the spacious deck and fenced backyard beyond. Lower level adds another 2,300+ square feet and is a mostly finished large family room, full bath and 2 finished non-conforming rooms for crafts, bedrooms, private reading room — you name it. Paved concrete driveway leads to the 40×60 Morton pole barn for your workshop or storage. Nice insulated floor, 10-foot door with opener, etc. More photos HERE. Even more details HERE.

SOLD! Two acres near Sleeping Bear Dunes

Two acres near Sleeping Bear Dunes on Benzonia TrailThis two-acre property (IT’S SOLD!)  is just south of the Glen lakes and is close to both Glen Arbor and Empire, Michigan for dining, shopping, and amenities and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for recreation. The parcel is wooded, offering privacy, and has a beautiful clearing with a countryside view. It’s close to Inspiration Point, Egeler Scenic View, Dunes Golf Club, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for hiking and bicycling, and The Homestead for resort skiing and dining.

Centrally located in the heart of a recreational paradise, the property also offers a straightforward commute via M-72 to all the nightlife and city shopping Traverse City offers. Find more details HERE. An appointment is needed to walk the property.  If you’re looking for a waterfront parcel, you’ll find a wonderful spot we’ve listed on Crystal Lake HERE.

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