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15495 Pettengill Road E, Empire, MI 49630

$1,599,000
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BEDS5 BATHS4.2 SQUARE FEET5,840 MLS#1949500
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONMI SCHOOLGlen Lake Community Schools

Property 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.

15495 Pettengill Road E | MLS# 1949500

This single family home located at 15495 Pettengill Road E, Empire, MI 49630 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,599,000. This property was built in 1999 and has 5 bedrooms with 5840 sq. ft. Pettengill Road E is located in the MI subdivision within the Glen Lake Community Schools school district. Search MI real estate on www.ronsias.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Full, Walkout, Block, Finished Rooms, Egress Windows
Home Style: 1.5 Story, Log Home, In-Law Suite or Apartment, 1.
Lot Size: 11.68 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Year Built: 1999

Feature Descriptions

Above Ground Finished SQFT: 2772
Appliance(s)/Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Smoke Alarms(s)
Body of Water: Courson Lake
Construction: Full Log
Days on Site: 22
Exterior: Sprinkler System, Multi-Level Decking, Patio, Covered Porch, Landscaped, Garden Area, Screened Porch, Gutters
Garage/Parking: Attached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway, Concrete Floors
Heating/Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor
Heating/Cooling Source: Geothermal
Interior: Cathedral Ceilings, Foyer Entrance, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Island Kitchen, Mud Room, Formal Dining Room, Workshop
Lot: Metes and Bounds
Lot Dimensions: 11.68 Acre(s)
Outbuilding(s): Yes
Outbuilding(s): Guest House, Workshop, Secondary Garage(s)
Renewable Heating/Cooling: In-floor Radiant Heating
Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
Sauna: Yes
Sewer: Private Septic
Water: Private Well
Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, Water View, Private Dock, No Wake
Waterfront Footage: 1400
Waterfront Type: Yes

Room Sizes

Primary Bedroom: 15.70x22.30 Level - Main Floor
Bedroom 2: 15.70x15.11 Level - Upper Floor
Bedroom 3: 13.70x15.11 Level - Upper Floor
Bedroom 4: 15.10x16.70 Level - Lower Floor
Family Room: 21.20x11.90 Level - Lower Floor
Kitchen: combox13.80 Level - Main Floor
Living Room: 18.10x22.20 Level - Main Floor

Local Schools

School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Schaub Team Premier Realty
Agency Phone: 231-674-5950

Shown By

Agent Name: Ron Sias
Agent Phone: (616) 340-1780
Agency Title: Key Realty

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$ 9,410.73 per month $8,944.35 Principal & Interest $0.00 Property Tax (data not provided by mls) $466.38 Homeowner's Insurance

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