MESMERIZING VIEWS IMBUE THIS CHARMING PORTAGE LAKE WATERFRONT HOME…

Uniquely positioned to provide an unexpected sense of privacy, this 2700 square foot cottage home with finished walk-out lower level, located at east end of Portage Lake,  faces directly toward channel entrance to Lake Michigan & offers the dual advantage of a waterfront location with access to permanent dock & swimming area by way of boardwalk through wetlands (to be completed  in June of 2008) plus the protection of a natural wetlands space with the additional benefit of an ongoing display of waterfowl activity…and, of course, the sunsets are spectacular!  Paved drive entrance curves past attractive landscape toward separate carriage house style 3-stall garage & dramatic stairway entry to home.  Inside one is immediately greeted with sweeping water views & an awareness that this home has a carefully conceived floor plan that has been executed charmingly & with an excellent use of quality construction materials…ash wood floors throughout main level; ceramic tile in all baths; granite counter surfaces in kitchen & baths; Berber carpet throughout other areas. Main level is comprised of entry foyer with adjacent 10x5 mud room/coat room space; 10x10 half-bath & laundry room; 14x12 foodprep area furnished with high quality stainless steelappliances & solid maple cabinetry finished in amaretto cream glaze; open 25x13 dining & entertainment space with fireplace; master suite with access to lakeside deck with safety glass rail system to enhance views; south-side screened porch with solid paver stone floor & deck access. Upper level includes two large bedrooms & full bath.  Lower walk-out level provides a 1000 square foot finished space comprised of family room, two bedrooms & a full bath plus half bath convenient to family room & additional storage spaces.  9’ door wall in family room leads to secluded outside patio area.  Additional features of the home include air conditioning, ceiling fans in all baths & screen porch; 4-zone underground sprinkling system, professional landscaping.  Offered with all main floor furnishings & appliances included.  Asking $539,000. 

 

 

CONTEMPORARY BEACH HOUSE

with unique architectural/design features offers the best of lake living on the delightful Star-Key Point peninsula, with 125’ of ARCADIA LAKE frontage including dockage, proximity to the channel to LAKE MICHIGAN plus beach access to Lake Michigan just a few hundred feet away. Home features main entertainment space & sharp food prep/kitchen area plus two bedrooms, full bath & laundry room in the main structure. A full upper level suite is accessed by stairway from bedroom below. Next to & attached to main home is a fully glassed three-season room overlooking the inner perennial garden area & connecting to the private master suite retreat with wet bar,sitting area & storage/office loft. This is a light-filled home with architectural glass spaces & skylights throughout. Decking space on the lakeside is plentiful & designed to unify the structure with the environment & walkway leading to dock area & beach. Removable  dock & permanent dock pilings accommodate any size boat. The two-car garage, accessed from home via covered pergola structure includes a workshop plus a 12x18 studio above. Located a few miles north of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course & perhaps twenty minutes from Crystal Mountain Ski & Golf Resort, this home is a base from which to enjoy the multiple year-round recreational opportunities offered by the northern Manistee County Lake Michigan shoreline.

 

Asking $725,000.

 

 

 

 


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.

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.

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.

ACREAGE WITH CLOSE ACCESS TO LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER…

Twelve-acre parcel located on one of MANISTEE COUNTY’S most scenic woodland roads & surrounded by hundreds of acres of MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST federal land. Eastern edge of parcel is just one-tenth of a mile from C H BOY ROLLAWAY access to Little Manistee River & another few hundred feet or  so from N LODGE river access point. Additionally, SIX-MILE BRIDGE level access is 1.5 miles from the property.This fully wooded acreage has been surveyed & an excellent pole barn erected on the site where two-track drive enters near western edge of property. Terrain offers both level and hillside locations. If your passion is hunting, fishing, kayaking…or simply a love of natural woodlands, you will deem this a great find!

Asking $25,000.

 

 

 

EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY…

 

Two building complex offering located in industrial area close to Manistee Lake. Main building of 12000 square feet includes 750 square foot office space & bath common area. Used currently for manufacturing this building is air conditioned with barrier free features & has broadband access, cable, natural gas, public sewer & water. 220/440 three-phase power allows flexible use. Buildings include three ground level overhead doors, one loading dock & paved parking for 8 vehicles. Second building is 2200 warehouse space. Asking $289,000.


 

 

GREAT LOCATION…

Pretty woodland lot on the corner of paved road & imagesecluded unimproved imagedrive to public access onPORTAGE LAKE, just a fewhundred feet away. At this point the Portage Lake channel to Lake Michiganis very near. Goodlocation to launch for fishing, sailing, kayaking. Property is just two miles from public LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH and could be utilized for seasonal or year-round home.

Asking $27,000.

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CHARMING CAPE COD HOME OFFERING QUIET WOODLAND LOCATION WITH DEEDED WATER FRONTAGE & DOCK…
  

This meticulously maintained, tastefully decorated three bedroom, three-bath home offers deeded lake access & dock on the north side of Chief Lake, a lovely all-sports lake located a few miles east of Portage Lake. The main level of the 1840 square foot residence includes an open-plan entertainment, dining & kitchen space comprised of 20x14 living room, 10x13 dining area & 14x13 kitchen. Also on this level are the master suite with walk-in closet & full bath as well as a laundry room & second full bath. Upper level offers two charming 15x20 bedrooms with alcoves; full bath & open den/sitting area. The well-coordinated decorating scheme is enhanced by the use of ceramic tile flooring & counters in food prep & dining areas & extensive warm wood cabinetry. French doors access deck overlooking fenced rear yard with filtered views of Chief Lake. A covered dog kennel is found at the rear of the attached two-car garage. Centrally located in Manistee County, this property is within an easy drive to Lake Michigan, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, Crystal Mountain Ski & Golf Resort as well as the Big and Little Manistee Rivers. Asking $184,900.

 

 

 

STATELY RESIDENCE ON HANDSOMELY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE & PONDS…JUST TWELVE MILES FROM CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKI & GOLF RESORT.

This two-level home offers an open floor plan & wide window expanses for main level entertainment, dining and food prep areas that allow total enjoyment of the lovely views & private setting of home. Twelve foot ceiling of entry foyer flows into seventeen-foot cathedral ceiling in living room with massive faux stone gas fireplace accented with raised stone hearth & wood mantle. Extensively remodeled in 2007 the home has a marvelous kitchen with antique glazed cabinets, center island, granite counters, subzero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf cook top & exhaust hood, two built-in ovens. Original formal dining room has been converted to library/den featuring custom crafted bookcases & period ceiling fan with medallion. Master suite comprised of 23x23 bedroom/sitting area & 12x14 bath featuring whirlpool tub & double shower enjoys wonderful views overlooking deck & woodlands. This suite includes 12x12 exercise/office space with double door entry in addition to bedroom, bath & walk-in closet spaces. Opposite wing of main level encompasses guest suite with its own private 8x15 deck overlooking golf course & ponds. Main level deck, 32x32, with attached 13x8 screened porch, is entered from living room, dining area & master suite. Large open staircase winds with custom rail system winds to 20x32 lower level family room with fireplace, large window wall & glass door opening to patio. Kitchen with wet bar area plus third bedroom suite & large mechanical/storage space are also located at this level. Residence includes 18x24 workshop adjacent to attached garage.

 

Asking price is $550,000.

 

BEACHFRONT PARCEL ON PORTAGE LAKE...

 

Great sunset views are a given from this 100’ beachfront parcel on Portage Lake in Onekama. Located just south of a public boat launch this property overlooks the channel to Lake Michigan and the historic Portage Point Inn. If you are an avid sailor or fishing aficionado this is a perfect site on which to build as it offers the prospect of quick access to Lake Michigan…and of course Portage Lake offers great boating & fishing as well. The Onekama area is central to all the varied year-round outdoor activities available in Manistee County, be your interest cycling, kayaking, fly-fishing, golf, snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing, etc.

Asking $189,000

 

 

 

EVERY DAY PROMISES FUN ON BIG BASS LAKE…

All the possibilities of water sports are available to the owner of this well-maintained contemporary chalet style cottage with deeded share of beach & dock area on the shore of Big Bass Lake, a well known Lake County all sports lake. Offered fully furnished… including dock, canoe, paddleboat, fishing boat & pontoon!…this cottage is turnkey ready for new owner. Main level includes open, vaulted ceiling gathering room with large glass spaces & access to lakeside deck, kitchen with snack bar & containing microwave, range,refrigerator/freezer, 14x12 master bedroom, full bath & laundry room; second level is comprised of two light-filled & charmingly decorated bedrooms plus full bath with ceramic floor. Separate two-cargarage provides ample storage. The large open yard offering great areas for games of volleyball, badminton, etc.completes the picture of an ideal up-north lake cottage for the family. Asking $175,000.

 

 

SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF
PORTAGE LAKE AND LAKE MICHIGAN…

Site condo parcel with panoramic views of Lake Michigan & Portage Lake.  Hillside configuration offers interesting design options for achieving optimal enjoyment of views.  Property is wooded with Maple, Oak & Beech tress for lovely backdrop.  Asking $139,000

 

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HUNTING PARCEL: 72 acres located one mile from LaSalle Bridge access to Big Sable River, a fine trout stream. Asking $159,000

Contact Suzanne for more information

 

SERENE HILLTOP LAKE VIEW PROPERTY...
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Offering lovely views of imagePortage Lake &Lake Michigan as wellimage as the woodlands below, this serene hilltop property is ready for construction…electric, natural gas, telephone & cable connections at property line.  Located within Portage imageRidge imageat imageOnekama association, residency includes use of pool & recreation facility.  imagePublic access to Portage Lake & Lake Michigan within a few miles of site…marvelous biking, kayaking, sailing &  fishing opportunities abound throughout theimage area.  Year-round opportunities imagefor leisure & enjoyment are highlighted by close proximity ofCrystal Mountain Ski Resort & Interlochen Arts Academy. Asking $15,000

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SNOWMOBILERS, HUNTERS, FISHERMAN, CYCLISTS…ALL LOVERS OF THE NORTH WOODS

…You should check out this eighteen-acre parcel located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. Situated near the Marzinski Horse Trail a few miles north of the Little Manistee River this land has significant improvements in place, including newly installed and approved septic system that could support four bedroom residence; well & attractive well house; 250 gallon propane tank and concrete pad for large outbuilding as well as ample cleared area on which to build residence. Situated across from over 300 acres of Federal land, three miles west of Udell Hills, site of The Big M, a premiere mountain biking/cross country trail complex. Asking $39,000.

 

UNIQUE GETAWAY OPPORTUNITY…

Two-bedroom cabin home featuring solid wood paneling interior & cabinetry…set on 25 acres with significant frontage (approximately 1400’) along the north shore of tiny Tainer Lake, a tranquil inland lake offering pan fishing & canoeing. Located a few hundred feet from Manistee National Inn & Golf Course complex yet totally secluded & private. This is a prime hunting parcel situated within seven miles of downtown Manistee City which offers public boat launch at the mouth of Manistee Harbor as well as park complex with tennis, softball & basketball courts & superb Lake Michigan beach. Property is also close to great river fishing on the Little Manistee & Big Sable Rivers as well as an extensive snowmobile trail system connecting several counties in northwestern Lower Michigan. Asking $139,000.

 

 

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.

 

 

NEWLY REMODELED DOCKSIDE LEVEL CONDO ON BIG MANISTEE RIVER…

located in Ship Watch Condominiums & constructed in 1999, this unit has been remodeled in 2006 & is offered for sale with upgraded appliances & furnishings included. Common area of complex includes in-ground pool. Priced below appraised value, this offering presents a fine opportunity to own a property with close access to wonderful Lake Michigan beaches, public launch sites, superb fishing & boating…and relaxing moments on your deck viewing the parade of fishing boats, yachts & giant Great Lakes ore boats navigating the Big Manistee River channel to & from Lake Michigan. Asking $139,000.

 

 

SOLIDLY BUILT OLDER COTTAGE WITH PORTAGE LAKE FRONTAGE…Perfect for the visionary who sees the opportunity in this property…a way to achieve a dream of waterfront ownership on a fine inland lake offering access to Lake Michigan…at a fraction of expected cost. Frontage parcel (15’x92.45’) is ideal for dock & gazebo by the lake…rest of property includes small cottage with brick fireplace & wood floors in living room plus attached two car garage. Imagination & creativity could produce outstanding results. Asking $154,000.

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