BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME located within the Norland Copper Harbor Sun and Beach Club, in Grant Township at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Keweenaw County, the northern most county in Michigan. Just minutes away is the historic Fort Wilkins State Park, the quaint Village of Copper Harbor, and Brockway Mountain Drive, the highest paved road between the Rockies and the Alleghenies that runs along the ridge of Brockway Mountain. In the 1950's the Judson P. North family were successful industrialists; but they had a deep feeling for the earth. They discovered the Keweenaw area - one of the last remaining frontiers in America, with its extraordinary beauty - the pine scented forests, mountain trails, lake and stream fishing, and all the outdoor recreational possibilities. A family son, Mortimer S. North, developed a natural vacation playground now known as the Norland Club, which became...
BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME located within the Norland Copper Harbor Sun and Beach Club, in Grant Township at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Keweenaw County, the northern most county in Michigan. Just minutes away is the historic Fort Wilkins State Park, the quaint Village of Copper Harbor, and Brockway Mountain Drive, the highest paved road between the Rockies and the Alleghenies that runs along the ridge of Brockway Mountain. In the 1950's the Judson P. North family were successful industrialists; but they had a deep feeling for the earth. They discovered the Keweenaw area - one of the last remaining frontiers in America, with its extraordinary beauty - the pine scented forests, mountain trails, lake and stream fishing, and all the outdoor recreational possibilities. A family son, Mortimer S. North, developed a natural vacation playground now known as the Norland Club, which became known as a place for Americans to come and build their own cottages and enjoy nature. The 5.88-Acre property Offered For Sale is located in this development, at the northern-most end of US-41. It has 537-Feet of frontage on beautiful Lake Fanny Hooe! The house sits on two lots (Lots 33 and 34), which are adjacent to an additional 4.97-Acre parcel that extend to the east about 744 feet and about 300 feet south; and includes 160 +/- feet of private sand beach. The property is beautifully wooded with towering Eastern white and red pine, and white Spruce. Other predominant trees include American basswood, eastern hemlock, northern red oak, northern white Cedar, paper birch, quaking aspen, red maple, sugar maple, white ash, and yellow birch. The forest floor is covered with native wildflowers, shrubs, bilberries and thimbleberries that provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife. The home faces southward, and has a view across Lake Fanny Hooe of undisturbed State of Michigan lands! The lake covers 227-acres and is known for small mouth bass, brook and rainbow trout, walleye, and yellow perch. A short walk from the home through the woodlands brings you to a creek which runs through the property, and a private sand beach which is part of the property for sale. For additional hiking and exploring enjoyment, included with the ownership of the Homestead parcels on Lake Fanny Hooe are a 3/40th shared interest in an 11.86-acre vacant parcel (Lot J) that has 512-Feet of Lake Lily frontage, a 3/40th Shared Interest in an 18.23-Acre Vacant Parcel (Lot L) that has 239-Feet of Lake Lily frontage, and a 1/36th Shared Interest in a .73-Acre Vacant Parcel (Lot 5B) that has 353-Feet of Lake Superior pebble beach frontage!! This Two-Story, 2,184 Square Foot, home has a modern clean design and is placed to take advantage of the views overlooking Lake Fanny Hooe. A private drive brings you to a courtyard with direct access to a covered entryway, and vehicular access to a large insulated 2-Car Attached Garage; a spacious Entryway Foyer invites you into the Main Floor. An open concept Great Room and living/dining area has large casement style, lake facing windows to provide a clear view to the outdoors plus allow for breezes to cool the home. Accented by a decorative wood stove with a brick back wall, this area features light neutral wall coverings, and beautiful maple flooring. From the dining area is an access to a 6x16 covered elevated side porch to allow for outdoor enjoyment rain or shine! The kitchen has wood cabinetry and up-to-date appliances. Two bedrooms and a full bath are also located on this main level. Most of the lower level is finished for additional living and entertainment space. A central 14x14 Family Room has a "walk out" exit toward the lake. It is flanked by a fully conforming 11x14 bedroom and a 9x12 craft/storage room on one side, and a 13x32 hobby room/shop space at the other side. Another full bath and a 7x14 utility...Additional Information available at listing office MLS# 1111738