Traverse City in 20 Minutes. Located just over the Grand Traverse county line. This peaceful northern Michigan small-town setting is on a public maintained road with an EZ access, level driveway. Cool views, nice privacy. Beautifully situated 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Ranch Home, 3 Car Garage, 40×32 Steel constructed Pole Building-Workshop on Acreage, with Private Waterfront on lovely Lake Gitchegumee. Approx 1 mile to 1000s of Acres of State Land to hunt and explore. View the drone video! Features include super sized interior gathering spaces, fine natural light, private Master suite and, a Maple Kitchen with plentiful cabinetry. Enjoy panoramic lake views in the 32×14 Family room with wood stove warmth. The 31×30 Garage handles SUVs or pickup trucks to unload cargo out of the elements and, has a large Storage room for hunting gear. Generac generator provides back up power to the house. The Pole Building with 220 electric has 8′ entry doors, drive thru door and insulated windows. And, a fruity-veggie fenced garden is the cherry on top. This is a stunning location on a no wake, private inland lake known for bass, bluegill, crappie, pike, walleye fishing. Pontoon, fishing boat and kayak to your hearts content. Swim in crystal clear water. Glorious 4 seasons of natural beauty IS your backyard. School, village, the library are nearby. Minutes to Crystal Mtn Resort, Manistee River adventures and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Make this your Up North home base!