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15495 E Pettengill RoadEmpire, MI 49630

N/A · Leelanau County

$1,499,000List price
5Beds
2Baths
5,840Sq Ft
1999Year built
11.68Acre lot
6Garage
1Stories
7 weeks agoOn market

Description

Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home with 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake, spanning Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this waterfront retreat is perfect for fishing from your dock, relaxing by the water and stargazing—yet conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Lake Michigan in multiple directions, including Empire to the west, Good Harbor to the north and the Traverse City area to the east. Enjoy easy access to M-22, local wineries and distilleries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor, Empire and breathtaking Empire Bluffs. Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, with Michigan’s Shore-to-Shore Trail for hiking and horseback riding and nearby snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The home features warm knotty pine ceilings, a primary suite with heated bath floor and private screened porch, lake views from all four bedrooms and surround sound throughout the home, sauna, garage and decks. A solid-cedar sauna with traditional hot rocks, separate sink and oversized rain shower creates a spa-like retreat. Multiple lakeside decks offer beautiful spaces to entertain and enjoy peaceful sunsets over private lake shared with neighbor. A detached garage features a workshop with half bath and 10' doors for cars, boats and recreational equipment. Above is a guest house ideal for family, friends or potential rental income. Driveway, detached garage and guest-house floors have radiant heat systems ready for connection to a boiler. Privacy gates serve both driveways. Main house: 4,340 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA. Detached garage/guest house: 1,500 finished sq. ft. studio with full bath plus workshop with half bath. Benzie Co.: 4.56 acres; Leelanau Co.: 7.12 acres; acreage includes a portion of Courson Lake.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Style
Log Cabin
Year built
1999
Stories
1
Living area
5,840 Sq Ft
Lot size
11.68 acres
Garage spaces
6
Days on market
49
MLS® Listing#
1949500

Property Features

Interior
In-Law Floorplan · Cathedral Ceiling(s) · Entrance Foyer · Walk-In Closet(s) · Sauna · Kitchen Island · Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Dock · Garden · Rain Gutters
Appliances
Refrigerator · Disposal · Dishwasher · Water Softener Owned · Washer · Dryer
Heating
Forced Air · Heat Pump · Radiant Floor · Fireplace(s) · Geothermal
Flooring
Tile · Laminate · Carpet
Fireplace
Pellet Stove
Basement
Full · Walk-Out Access
Parking
Concrete · Private · Attached · Garage Door Opener · Paved
Laundry
Main Level
Patio
Patio · Covered · Screened · Deck
Lot features
Level · Sloped · Landscaped · Wooded
Construction
Log
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Windows
Blinds
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Other structures
Guest House · Workshop · Second Garage
Community
None
Sewer
Private Sewer
Water source
Private

Schools

Elementary
Glen Lake Elementary School
Middle
Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
High
Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School

Financial Details

HOA
Yes
Assessed value
$351,829
Parcel number
007-031-007-00+

Directions

From TC, west on M-72 (E Traverse Hwy), left on Coleman Rd, left on Pettengill Rd, house will be on your left.

Listing Courtesy: Schaub Team Premier Realty - Cell: 231-883-5555

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