As you enter through the custom gated entrance, you’ll know you’re home. Perched atop a beautifully manicured hillside overlooking scenic Clam Lake, this exceptional Northern Michigan retreat offers privacy, comfort, and breathtaking views. The home offers a wonderful open floor plan, panoramic countryside and lake views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and inviting four-season sunroom, featuring a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace with a hand-carved mantel and a beautiful large Petoskey stone centerpiece, three bedrooms including a spacious main-floor primary suite with a walk-in closet, jetted tub, and walk-in shower, plus a custom kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, main-floor laundry, and an expansive 24' x 24' family room. Outside you'll find a detached two-car garage, an adorable 18' x 10' storage shed, and a 20' x 20' three-sided tractor barn. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent visits from bald eagles, sandhill cranes, loons, deer, and countless migratory birds. Enjoy easy access to the nearby Grass River Natural Area with scenic trails leading to Clam Lake. Ideally located near marinas, restaurants, shopping, Alden, Bellaire, and just 45 minutes from Traverse City, this remarkable property offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and convenient access to Northern Michigan's premier destinations. 2 parcels with 2 tax ID#s.