Uniquely beautiful ranch-style home is in the historic waterfront Village of Empire, Michigan. This 3 bedroom retreat is move-in ready and located just blocks from a Lake Michigan sandy beach, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Completely remodeled inside. Convenient main-floor living includes a freshly painted kitchen with new marble tile floor, the living room features beautiful Brazilian cherry wood floors. 3 bedrooms have all new oak wood floors. The main bath has a new custom tile surround and both baths have new fixtures and marble tile floors. Sit on the deck and relax in the backyard. Village amenities include municipal water and natural gas, and the home also has Spectrum highspeed internet. On a full basement for good storage, laundry and future living space. New windows, wiring & electric panel. Oversized garage is attached by a breezeway. Endless walking is available beyond the backyard where 11 acres of village park give way to 87 acres of Leelanau Conservancy property. Seniors especially love the villages new pickleball court, golf is just 4 miles away and Crystal Mountain skiing is a 35-minute drive. This is a recreational paradise with Lake Michigan beaches and nearby Bar lakes. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for hiking and bicycling begins in Empire and heads north to Good Harbor Bay. More info atEmpireChamber.com or nps.gov/slbe.