Less than an hour and a half away from Grand Rapids and nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, this custom-built ranch home by KRAM Construction sits over 600 feet off the road on 8.6 beautifully wooded, rolling acres with 224 feet of private frontage on Roby Lake. Built with quality and attention to detail, this home features 2x6 construction, R-21 blown-in cellulose insulation in the walls, R-49 blown-in cellulose insulation in the ceilings, Jeld-Wen windows and doors, and a 200-amp electrical service. Mechanical upgrades include a 60,000 BTU York 95.5% efficiency furnace with new air installed in 2022, a new steel roof in 2021, and a whole-home Cummins automatic propane generator for peace of mind. Additional highlights include a second enclosed frost-free well, two woodstoves (in the home and the garage), a drive-through garage, a 28x10 enclosed porch, an 8x8 vented concrete root cellar with a trap door, a chain-link-fenced backyard, and a large carport. The home was thoughtfully designed to allow easy conversion into a three-bedroom layout. Enjoy total privacy, abundant wildlife, and all the recreation the Manistee National Forest has to offer, just two miles from Big Star Lake! *All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.