CHALET COTTAGE WITH LAKE MICHIGAN ACCESS…

Situated on a gentle rise above a quiet roadway this charming chalet cottage on a one-acre parcel enjoys views of Lake Michigan from its wide lakeside deck as well as privacy provided by wooded dune behind. A mere 200’ from access to wonderful Lake Michigan beaches, its location between Portage Lake and Lake Michigan provides the opportunity to walk the shoreline of Lake Michigan south to the Portage Lake channel entrance or as far as you wish to the north! Cottage offers the convenience of a main floor master bedroom with private recessed access to the deck as well as two full baths and laundry also on the main level. Wonderful beamed wood ceilings unify open living/dining space and food prep areas, along with attractive attention to detail of floor coverings, fixtures and light wall treatments. A raised hearth wood burning stone fireplace anchors south end of living room; north end of twenty-three foot living room allows separate seating area for media use with cable and high-speed Internet service in place. Upper level bedrooms can accommodate multiple sleeping arrangements. This is a comfortable, efficient cottage designed to maximize enjoyment of vacationing along the shore of Lake Michigan. Asking $360,000.

INVITING WHITE CEDAR LOG CABIN WITH 100’ LAKE MICHIGAN FRONTAGE… Located within Lakeland Association in the southwest corner of Manistee County along the shore of Lake Michigan just north of the Nordhouse Dunes. Ownership includes access to over 135 acres of wooded common land with hiking & cross country trails plus hunting privileges as well as use of private association Lake Michigan beach area with clubhouse & tennis/basketball court facilities. A clear Redwood walkway leads to covered entry porch on south side of home & continues to sunset deck overlooking Lake Michigan. The interior of this two bedroom, three bath year-round cabin has been finished with careful attention to detail in order to create a unified atmosphere…Red Oak floors throughout main level; pine interior walls, ceiling & cabinetry; coordinating light fixtures & ceiling fans; gas log cultured stone fireplace with log mantle in Great Room; wall of glass on lakeside to take full advantage of Lake Michigan views; ceramic floors in main & upper level baths; 17x14 kitchen with snack bar & GE Profile appliances. Master suite occupies 324 square foot loft space & includes Jacuzzi tub. A third full bath plus laundry facilities is located in the finished walkout lower level. Cabin has double insulated, low-E windows throughout & is fully air-conditioned with high-speed Internet access available through cable connection. Asking $475,000.

INLAND LAKE PARCEL CONVENIENT TO LAKE MICHIGAN… One acre parcel with 82’ frontage on the south shore of BAR LAKE just east of the LAKE BLUFF AUDUBON CENTER of Manistee, approximately one-half mile from public LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH. Property is located down a dead-end road…a great location for dogs! Although densely vegetated this parcel offers a readily accessible building site; has been surveyed & has topographical survey as well; has been previously permitted by District Health Department for septic system. Wetland area at shoreline can be traversed by wood walkway in order to take full advantage of fishing & boating opportunities on this gentle inland lake. Asking $82,000.

A TALE OF TWO LAKES…BAR LAKE, where this water front parcel is located, is a gentle inland lake separated by a narrow isthmus from a wide LAKE MICHIGAN access beach where you are free to walk for miles along the beautiful sand beaches of Manistee County. Subject parcel, measuring 78x125, has newly constructed steel seawall & dock as well as an artesian well & existing 2-car garage by the road. Original home was removed & lot graded & grassed to prepare for eventual home. Property offers both hours of pleasant kayaking, canoeing & fishing on Bar Lake as well as the option to enjoy LAKE MICHIGAN, a mere 300’ away. Asking $109,900.

HARBOR VILLAGE AT MANISTEE BEACH CONDOMINIUM… For those who would seek an easy care retreat within walking distance of superb Lake Michigan beaches this unit is a great option. Overlooking outdoor/indoor pools & fitness facilities as well as the beautiful Harbor Village marina and, oh yes, Lake Michigan & Manistee Harbor North Pier Light, this efficient condo offers both personal enjoyment & investment opportunity. Entry grounds are attractively landscaped with charming bridge walkway over meandering creek bed. Main level Gathering Room includes 11x8 food prep space with snack bar & maple cabinetry; 7x8 dining space that accesses deck. Three-sided gas log fireplace warms & separates dining & 11x18 entertainment space. Upper level 13x16 bedroom features sitting alcove offering fine views of the Harbor Village community rimmed by Lake Michigan; hence sunsets are wonderful. Owners can use this condominium as a base from which to access all the great outdoor activities available in Greater Manistee Area, be it boating, sailing, kayaking, fly fishing, skiing, biking, golfing…or just hanging out at the beach. Asking $139,000.

LOVELY 18.83 ACRE MEADOW & WOODLAND PARCEL… SEE AREA USING GOOGLE EARTH®! located just ½ mile from Magoon Creek Natural Area on the shore of Lake Michigan & two miles north of entrance to thirty-seven square mile Federal campground that includes the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Lush mixed hardwoods woodlands form a natural backdrop to vast open meadow bounded on the northwest by a picturesque ravine. One can readily visualize a sprawling home site with stables or a gentleman farm, as land is readily tillable. Public boat launch just seven miles north at entrance to Manistee Harbor. Asking $149,900.           HANDSOME LAKE MICHIGAN RESIDENCE WITH 150’ OF SAND BEACH FRONTAGE… Beech Knolls Trail, a private road, meanders through the wooded dunes of Forest View Shores Subdivision south of Portage Lake in Onekama… leading to this handsome, superbly constructed custom home. Stately evergreen trees line the driveway which rises gradually to the two-story main entrance.  Centered on two landscaped acres with 150’ Lake Michigan frontage,this 4612 square foot, five bedroom home is also less than 1000’ from an easily accessed private association beach overlooking Portage Lake Pier.  Main level entertainment & food prep areas enjoy wonderful views of Lake Michigan as does second level master suite which features a gas fireplace in the 20x18.5 bedroom, commodious walk-in closet and master bath measuring 13x12.5.  The rooms throughout are spacious… 32x19.5 living room; 18x16 kitchen with pecan cabinets, cook-top island, bar & solid-core countertops; 16x12 dining room opening to lakeside deck… with 9' 9"ceilings, 7' doorways & large glass expanses, bathing all rooms with light & a sense of the out-of-doors.Main level also includes a 19x12.5 bedroom,11.5x6 full bath & a 15x11 utility room.  Upper level offers three bedrooms & two full baths in addition to master suite. Lower walk-out level of 1617 square feet includes 29x16 recreation room, workshop, ½bath & access to covered patio. A second driveway enters the three-car garage located at thislevel.  Furnishings available.  Asking $997,000.        Lake Michigan Beach Front Parcel With 236' Frontage & 2.76 Wooded Acres....   This property is located just 5 minutes from the city of Manistee historical downtown shopping district and private marinas accessing Lake Michigan, the Big and Little Manistee Rivers as well as exceptional public Lake Michigan beaches, parks and boat launches. Yet this densely woooded property is remarkably secluded and offers wonderful views of Lake Michigan and historical Manistee North Pier Light with stairway accessing private sugar sand beach below. East edge of parcel has small wetland ideal from creating pond to attract wildlife....an opportunity to create a unique entry to a home site. Located on private easement cul-de-sac. Asking $472,000         SIGNIFICANT VALUE - PRICE DROP! ON THE SHORE AT MANISTEE… Offering 100 feet of beach frontage plus spectacular views of Lake Michigan, this parcel is located in Lakeland Association which includes 150 acres of wooded common land with hiking &Nordic ski trails, private beach & clubhouse area with tennis & basketball courts. Annual association fee is $145. Lakeland is situated in the southwest corner of Manistee County, just north of a 36-square mile Federal campground which includes the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Additionally this property is just three miles from Manistee National Golf Resort and six miles from the City of Manistee historical downtown, Riverwalk, marinas & public boat launch accessing great fishing, boating & kayaking. All necessary building permits have been received…parcel is ready for construction. Asking $199,000.           GENTLY ROLLING ACREAGE ON LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE… Two companion lakefront parcels with gently rolling wooded terrain offering sweeping views of Lake Michigan shoreline including Manistee Pier & outer harbor. Located one mile south of Manistee Golf & Country Club convenient to shopping & schools yet highly secluded, these parcels are served by a road easement & power is present. Lovely woodlands include Mountain Ash, Hawthorne, wild Apple, Pine, and other species. Asking price for each is $525,000.       JUST STEPS FROM PRIVATE ASSOCIATION LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH…This meticulously maintained 2700 square foot four bedroom, three bath home has been consistently upgraded to provide optimum energy efficiency. Main level offers extensive entertainment & dining spaces…all overlooking Lake Michigan. The 12x23.5 formal dining room welcomes your family & guests to a lovely dining experience beside raised hearth brick fireplace to the east & expansive lake views to the west. Adjacent open living/family dining area measures 12.5x35.6 as a west facing wing…again with great views of the beach below. Food prep area features newly installed granite countertops & stainless sub-zero refrigerator/freezer.Attractive entry foyer accesses expansive mudroom/utility space leading to attached two-car garage as well as 12x13 hot-tub room on Lake Michigan side of home. Upper level offers unique design with open walkway inter-connecting spacious master suite with two additional bedrooms & full bath plus a den/bedroom with handsome brick wall & custom shelving…ideal for current use as a home office/computer room. Basement finished area of766 square feet includes snug family/media room. This handsome year-round home is located in Lakeland Association which comprises over 135 acres along the shore of Lake Michigan in southwest Manistee County & which offers extensive common land woodlands with hiking & cross-country trails as well as private Lake Michiganbeach/clubhouse/tennis court area. Asking $695,000.       GREAT WOODLAND COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE LAKE MICHIGAN ACCESS… Escape whenever to this woodland cottage & take advantage of a truly beautiful private association Lake Michigan beach area with clubhouse & tennis court facilities as well as approximately 135 acres wooded common land with hiking & cross country trails located adjacent to cottage site.  Completed in 2003, utilizing 2x6 finger jointed construction & incorporating sophisticated features such as muted tone slate flooring throughout entertainment, food prep & bath areas; knotty pine cathedral ceilings & two-story raised hearth brick fireplace this is a great retreat.  Large window areas create a great sense of bringing the outdoors in.  Main level of 1064 square feet includes full bath & two large bedrooms in addition to Great Room area.  Upper level, 678 square feet, offers spacious master suite with walk-in storage plus loft reading/study space.  Quality Berber carpeting & ceiling fans have been installed in all bedrooms.  The full basement is ready to be finished to provide additional recreational & storage areas. Covered entry area connects with broad deck overlooking woodlands...ideal for relaxed entertaining.  Annual association fee is $220.  Asking $199,000.         STUNNING LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE VIEWS…   Lovely 2820 square foot contemporary home, located just south of the Manistee Golf & Country Club, enjoys unfettered views of the powerful & ever-changing spectacle that is Lake Michigan. Positioned on a 133x200 parcel with 200’ of lakeside lawns spreading before it, thisthree bedroom, two & one half-bath residence is positioned to provide a wonderful sense of privacy. Designed with wide window expanses to fully welcome in the views & further enhanced by an open floor plan, this home has been constructed with high end materials, such as cherry hardwood floors throughout main level entertainment & food prep spaces, granite counters in 14x13 food prep area, ceramic floors inbaths & entry foyer. In addition to open living, dining & kitchen area anchored by stone fireplace with built-in wide screen television, main level also includes entry foyer; two bedrooms; full bath & laundry room with half-bath. Open stairway leads to upper level 18x29 family room/den with fireplace plus master suite comprised of 19x18 bedroom, also featuring a gas fireplace; 13x10 bath with low-access shower & whirlpool tub, plus a walk-in closet. The views from this level are truly amazing! This property is located one mile south of Manistee Harbor, with public boat launch & City of Manistee Park that includes tennis & basketball courts as well as outstanding sugar sand Lake Michigan beach. Asking $560,000.       FORTY-FOOT DOCK INCLUDED WITH THIS CONDOMINIUM ON THE BIG MANISTEE RIVER Quick access to Lake Michiganis available to the owner of this two bedroom, two & one-half bath condominium. Dock is located in front of the condominium just a few steps down from deck of walkout lower level ready to be completed according to buyer’s preferences. Main level has open plan with extensive entertainment spaces & wall of glass sliders leading to deck overlooking Manistee River, where the slow passage of Great Lakes ore boats provides special entertainment. Upper level of unit is comprised of two bedrooms & two full baths…master suite has its own deck on the riverside. Shopping in historical downtown Manistee is a reasonable walk away. Asking $130,000.     IT IS ALL ABOUT THE LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH!   Spacious 2876 square foot condominium home on a magnificent stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline within close sight of Historic Manistee North Pier Light at the entrance to Manistee Harbor. Completed in 1998 according to the custom specifications of the owner, this home is dedicated to bringing inside the out-of-door beauty of Lake Michigan through the positioning of the structure & the extensive use of glass. Main level is accessed from 13x7 entry foyer finished with custom ceramic tile flooring as are entire main level entertainment, food prep & laundry with half-bath areas…ceramic being the sensible as well as beautiful floor covering for a beach residence. In addition to 15x10 lakeside dining space this level includes 15.6x20 living room with wood-burning fireplace plus master suite comprised of 14x20 bedroom, walk-in closet & 10x8 master bath with shower & spa tub…all focused on lakeside of home. A mid-point landing, treated as library area then leads to upper level 17x30 family room with gas log fireplace, vaulted ceiling & exceptional views of Lake Michigan shoreline north to Arcadia Bluffs Golf Resort properties, north of Portage Lake channel. This level includes two bedrooms & full bath. Basement level adjacent to oversize attached two-car garage offers finished wine storage space, 10x13 workshop & 15x20 storage area. Amenities of Harbor Village at Manistee Beach condominium community include indoor/outdoor pools & fitness facility, playground & docks available for purchase or rent. Asking $695,000.       LOVELY LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE COTTAGE HOME... Ancient spreading Maples & tree-lined berm following curve of drive past 3-stall carriage house toward main residence & parking area provide a welcoming entry to this charming newly built lakeside property situated on 1.2 acres, with 100’ frontage of wonderful Lake Michigan beach.  The exterior of the home has been constructed of natural limestone & cement board siding in neutral tones appropriate to the setting…Travertine marble stone walkway leads to covered entry approached from wide stone risers.  The interior of this 4220 square foot home is equally compelling, offering an excellent floor plan executed with high quality finish materials such as hand-scraped solid oak wood floors, Old World Style Monocebic tile & Shaw 100% nylon carpeting & presenting a warm interplay of natural materials & paint tones.  Main level of 1934 square feet includes 8x13 tiled foyer & adjacent 7x6 powder room; 29x22 cathedral ceiling Great Room featuring handsome stone fireplace, access to lakeside deck…and lovely views of Lake Michigan; 10x16 4-season room; 12x13 dining room; walk-up wet bar; 16x13 kitchen featuring solid granite counters, Wolf range with double oven & six gas burners, Sub-Zero refrigerator with double drawer freezers, glazed maple & knotty alder wood cabinetry, etc; master suite comprised of 16x15 bedroom opening to lakeside deck, 8x10 bath plus 7x9 walk-in closet.  Also located on this level are laundry/pantry & mudroom/storage spaces leading from attached 22x28 garage.  Solid granite counters have been installed in all baths, laundries & wet bar…all showers & tub surrounds are of ceramic tile.  Upper level offers two large bedrooms & full bath plus 11x27 bonus room.  An additional 1000 square feet in lower walk-out level finished as a 28x16 family room with fireplace; two bedrooms; two full baths plus a second laundry room as well as sizeable storage space.  From this level access is gained to spacious sunken lakeside patio & stairway to beach below. The attractive landscape design incorporates boulder-lined lakeside terrace, foundation plantings, berm & boundary line spruce trees. Asking $1,400,000.           HILL HOUSE IN ONEKAMA… It is rare to come across a beautiful home on this much secluded wooded property in the lower peninsula of Michigan with spectacular panoramic views of Lake Michigan & Portage Lake. This 31-year-old, 3-story home (3,600 square feet on 20.5 acres) is perched on a very high hill overlooking acres of rolling forest leading down to Portage Lake & Lake Michigan. Newly renovated inside & out, this safe haven & its natural environment offer a quiet refuge. Privacy abounds, beginning with the gated driveway that winds through the woods. The first level can be used as separate living quarters. Rooms include an entry/sitting room; kitchen/laundry; large bedroom; living/dining room; exercise or office space with deck & full bath. The second level consists of a 25x14 vaulted ceiling living room featuring massive 2-story fireplace & broad window expanses providing exceptional views & which accesses 47’ deck; kitchen; dining room; bedroom & half-bath. Third level consists of spacious master suite with balcony-deck & raised hearth brick fireplace & offering heart-stopping views; reading loft; second guest bedroom & full bath. Asking $699,000.       WHIMSICAL WOOD-SHINGLE VACATION HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN In 1966 The Michigan Society of Architects granted design recognition to this WHIMSICAL WOOD-SHINGLE VACATION HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN with 106’ low bluff frontage. Designed for a former governor of Michigan to express a harmonious relationship with the naturalenvironment, the cottage features an interior arranged with four bedrooms & open living, dining & kitchen spaces opening directly to the out-of-doors. An impressive stone fireplace, fashioned with stone obtained from every county in the state, reaches toward the angled cathedral ceiling of the Great Room. A droll slanted wall follows the stairway to upper bedrooms & balcony. Down at the beach (just 7 steps) is a wonderfully private deck offering electric power toenhance the lakeside experience. Located at north end of Lakeland Association with access to 135 acres wooded common land, tennis court & clubhouse area, property is secluded on non-lake sides by tree-canopy & surrounding woodlands.     Asking $750,000.     Soaring tongue & groove cedar cathedral ceiling centered by handsome split fieldstone fireplace highlights the great-room of this three bedroom, three bath LAKE MICHIGAN HOME with 80’ of lovely sand beachfront, readily accessed by short stairway with viewing deck.  Situated amid sloping lawns of tastefully landscaped grounds with flagstone walkways & extensive decking, this home offers lovely views from all three levels.  Features include extensive use of glass to maximize views; oak flooring throughout main level entertainment spaces, foyer & kitchen; pickled pine walls in ground level walk out family room, bar & game room spaces; raised brick hearth fireplace in family room; loft master bedroom suite; extra storage space above attached 24x36 garage.  Spring, 2006, kitchen remodeled adding stainless steel appliances, granite countertops…master bath redone with Travertine marble shower & granite counters on vanity.  Price includes all appliances & several furnishings. Asking $650,000.