15495 E Pettengill Road, Empire, MI 49630

$1,599,000
5
BD
5
BA
5,840
SqFt

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List Price
$1,599,000
Days on Market
16
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
1949500
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
2
Three Quarter Baths
3
Living Area
5,840
Lot Size (Acres)
11.68
Style
Log Cabin
Year Built
1999

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.

Additional Information

Building Name
N/A
Stories
1
Interior Features
In-Law Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Formal Dining Room, Workshop, Ceiling Fan(s)
Amenities
None
Flooring
Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Garage Spaces
6
Exterior Features
Dock, Sprinkler System, Garden, Rain Gutters
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Water
Heating
In-floor Radiant Heating, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor, Fireplace(s), Geothermal
Water
Private
Sewer
Private Sewer
School District
Glen Lake Community Schools
Elementary School
Glen Lake Elementary School
Middle School
Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School
High School
Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School

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Listing Courtesy of Schaub Team Premier Realty. 231-674-5950