$241,000

Nestled back in the hardwoods on 5 beautiful acres, this private Northern Michigan retreat is conveniently located between Manton and Lake City on a publicly maintained blacktop road. Wind your way up the drive where this inviting 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits peacefully at the top of the hill, surrounded by mature hardwoods and nature. A covered porch welcomes you into a convenient mudroom with a newly added half bath and dedicated laundry area. The updated kitchen and dining area flow into the comfortable living room, where a wood-burning stove creates the perfect place to cozy up on a cool Northern Michigan evening. Two bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a beautiful three-season porch complete the home—the perfect spot for morning coffee, a book, or simply enjoying the peaceful wooded setting. Recently, the sellers have completed extensive updates giving this home a fresh, move-in-ready feel! Improvements include all new windows and doors, new locks luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint and trim throughout, new lighting and fixtures, updated kitchen cupboards, an updated full bath, plus the addition of a half bath and dedicated laundry area. Major mechanical improvements include a new furnace, new hot water heater, and new propane tank. Outside is where the Up North lifestyle really comes together. If you love to garden, the large fenced garden tucked into an opening in the hardwoods could be a gardener’s dream, with a convenient lean-to for storing garden supplies, firewood, and outdoor equipment. The property is serviced by a 4-inch well and also features a 3-stall garage. Need room for hobbies, projects, equipment, or all your Up North toys? The impressive 50x30 pole barn offers a concrete floors, electric, water, 220 service, and a dedicated work counters. There is plenty of room for storage while still having space to work on projects and hobbies. Private, peaceful, and move-in ready, this property has the acreage, outbuildings, in a hardwood setting.