8660W US Highway 2 , Manistique, MI 49854(Schoolcraft County)

You will find everything you could want and more in this grand Upper Peninsula estate located close to the North Shore of Lake Michigan just west of Manistique. The property entrance is guarded by a long, paved driveway that crosses a scenic pond and enters a lovely and spacious landscaped yard with plenty of parking. The attached and finished 2 car garage has abundant storage and leads to the back entry with half bath and coat closets. From the entry step into the spacious office that overlooks the fenced backyard and is warmed by a Lopi wood stove keeping you nice and toasty while you work. From here, you can go 2 directions. One direction will take you to a summer kitchen that is perfect for extra cooking demands and has newer appliances. The other direction takes to the main part of the home. In the center of the lower level, you will find a sumptuous and spacious living room highlighted by the included 86" wall mounted flat panel television. The kitchen features quality cabinetry, granite counter tops, new appliances and is served by a gorgeous dining area with great views of the yard. The south side of the home has a 3-season enclosed porch with views of the yard and ponds and comes furnished. The main level, master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and full bath a custom tiled shower with glass door and dual shower heads. A utility/laundry area holds the washer dryer, electric service panel, furnace and water heater. A wide stairway connects to the second story hall that is very open and has views overlooking the ponds and yard. 3 additional bedrooms are featured upstairs along with an exercise room, an office area and a full bath. The owners recently made significant infrastructure improvements including replacing 25 windows, 4 entry doors, 2 new septic tanks, and drain field, Generac generator, furnace and air conditioner systems, tile flooring, carpeting, and appliances. The fenced backyard features a covered pavilion with concrete pad that boasts a built-in grill and plenty of room for seating and entertaining. The included guest cottage will be a popular destination for family and friends. Boasting a spacious open floor plan, the cottage includes a living area with kitchen that leads to a 3/4 bath and nice size bedroom. Your guests can spend time in comfort while they decide how to play next! Will it be four-wheeler rides on the trails, a session in the observation/hunting tower, a short walk to the sandy shore of Lake Michigan (which is right across the road, how fantastic is that??) for a swim or maybe a kayak journey or a long walk on the beach!! There is plenty of room to store your toys in the additional pole barn. Nearby attractions include the Big Springs, Seney Wildlife Refuge, Fayette State Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. All of this is located on a 40 acre parcel of woods and trails and is adjacent to a large tract of wilderness state land.