If you've been thinking about building your perfect northern Michigan home & are daunted by the cost, you'll want to consider this nearly new (2022), builders home in southwest Leelanau County. This farmhouse meets cottage style home has a timeless, not trendy design, and is so very well appointed! From the moment you walk along the serpentine, landscaped, concrete sidewalk to the welcoming, covered front porch, you'll be in awe! A sensible floor plan greets you with generous foyer, main level laundry, guest half bath, that flows into the well designed island kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, gas range, quartz counter tops, soft close drawers & doors. The spacious dining area has plenty of room for a harvest table to accommodate friends & family for any special occasion, with a great room with which to relax & share memories. You're sure to enjoy the primary/master suite, generously sized, providing plenty of room for a king bed & furniture if the walk in closet, tucked behind sliding door isn't enough space. Double sinks, tile shower, & tile-heated floors offer a spa like experience. Upper level features two very generously sized bedrooms that that share a full bath, double sink vanity layout, & a soaking tub style shower unit. An additional sitting area could be occupied for a multitude uses, home office, TV, study, craft area... Full unfinished basement is partially framed & could be finished with 9' ceilings, where an additional bedroom & full bath could be added, along with a potential family room, & workshop/storage area. The 24x24 detached garage is insulated & drywalled, with a practical 18' wide and 8' high overhead main garage door. You're sure to enjoy the quiet & tranquility of this wooded 5 acre site, a back yard that doesn't demand too much attention, but is suitable for additional gardens, play space, or out door living/dining. Just 6 miles to Empire, 9 to Glen Arbor, 16 to TC. A lovely home in a perfect location!