Thursday, April 30, 2015

Kalkaska County - 80 acres, Creek and Home, 717 Woodstock, Kalkaska, MI



Wow, if you love the outdoors and you desire extreme privacy, this is the home for you.  Located just 3 miles east of Kalkaska, the home is situated about half way back on the front 40 of the 80 acre parcel.  Beautiful Vipond Creek meanders through the rolling hardwood property and the current owners have a one acre and a 3 acre food plot in place plus 3 enclosed hunting blinds.



The year around home has 3 bedrooms, wood/propane heat and has been lovingly maintained.  Newer and updated kitchen and bath,  1,400 square feet of living space and beautiful countryside views throughout.  There is a 30 x 40 garage with lean to and pull down stairs for extra storage.

Kalkaska County has miles of Blue Ribbon trout fishing, access to some of the cleanest lakes in the state of Michigan and miles of trails.  You are minutes away from Traverse City and its amentities and have 3 outstanding downhill ski slopes all within an hour's drive. There is a local hospital - part of the Munson Healthcare System, the Kaliseum for indoor recreation and a safe outdoor walking trail, and numerous golf courses.

This home is beautifully maintained and you will not be disappointed by the outstanding quality of the home and the peace and solitude of the setting.  Contact Mary Janik, 231/384-1207 or mary@homewaters.net for more information or to schedule your personal tour. Priced to sell at $239,900.

This Houghton Lake owner FINALLY chose the RIGHT broker

With an improving market, many sellers are under the impression that it doesn't matter who they choose as a broker.  That couldn't be farther from the truth.  While conditions have improved, it takes an exceptional broker to not only sell a property, but sell it for a premium price and at terms that work for the seller.

This is a terrific example.  On the market for a year with another prominent firm, this home went unsold.  Associate Broker, Midge Rutter, took the listing this spring and was able to find a buyer for the second highest sale on Houghton Lake in years.  They're closing the transaction this afternoon.

A well conceived description that calls out the most significant features of the property and high quality images are what's needed to make someone go from seeing a property online to making the trip north to purchase.  Managing difficult appraisal issues and possible title concerns and helping the purchaser and seller reach a successful conclusion where both feel they met their goals is not easy.  It takes someone with experience, dedication and who personally cares about their clients.

If you've tried to sell your home previously with a different broker, consider listing with one of the agents or brokers from Homewaters this season to make sure you can get it sold and move on to the next phase of your life.  Click HERE for more information on this terrific home.  Click HERE for a listing of our agents and brokers.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Live and Golf Lochenheath - New High-End Home in Gated Community!


Luxurious and well-appointed, this stunning custom home has elegance around every corner, and is set in a gated community along the 14th hole of Lochenheath. 


Just named one of the top 12 golf courses in Michigan, the Lochenheath Golf Club is a true rarity in Northern Michigan, and combines sweeping views of Grand Traverse Bay with the challenge of Scottish-style golf. 



Enter the home between stone pillars and gorgeous curved beams and immediately feel the richness of dark 3/4" solid hand-scraped hickory floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom woodworking details throughout the home.



Solid Alder cabinetry and doors, huge walk-in pantry with built in shelving, sharp stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite counters, and many intricate storage details complete a kitchen that's ready for its Chef. Relax in the great room with Chilton dry stacked gas fireplace, custom entertainment center, and endless views of Lochenheath Golf Club and East Grand Traverse Bay. 


Sip your morning tea from an enclosed and well-lit 3 season room, accessed both from the great room and master bedroom. The walkout lower level features a covered deck, expansive family room space with large window views of the course and East Bay. 


This home has everything! Plus, its a quick drive to the East Bay boat launch, Traverse City burgeoning downtown restaurant and shopping scene, and other area attractions including award-winning wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and more!  Click here to see more about this gorgeous home.  Call Blake at 231.714.4787 for a showing - thanks!





Wixom Lake Home with Waterfront Lot Across the Street! 4522 Lakeview, Beaverton

Wixom Lake Home with Waterfront Lot Across the Street

Price Reduction at 4522 Lakeview, Beaverton
$114,000
MLS #162335

Bedroom: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Square Feet: 1928

Call Sonya at 989-429-2600 to check availability and to schedule a showing.

Want to enjoy Wixom Lake and have room for the entire family? This home or cottage sits across the street from Wixom Lake and has a waterfront lot right on Wixom Lake. The lot is owned only by these sellers and offers the best of both worlds to the new owner....own an affordable cottage with a large, treed yard with waterfront!! Wixom Lake is a nearly 2,000 acre all sports lake and the 23' lot has a steel seawall and swimmable waterfront. There is plenty of room for your own dock as well. The cottage has a open concept kitchen, dining and living room so it is easy to spend time all together! With a total of 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms you can bring as many as you'd like. 4 of the bedrooms are near each other with their own sitting area and bath. The kitchen area has a large wrap around bar for additional eating/gathering space. Living room offers a cozy wood stove for chilly days! Storage shed outside and a large enough yard that if you'd like to build a garage you can! 

Click HERE to visit our website for more details!!


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