Extraordinary setting with 14.67 acres of varied terrain, including a terraced pond running through an artesian well, providing clear fresh water and a breathtaking backdrop from the home with ample amount of outdoor space, all just 8 minutes from Petoskey and 15 minutes to Harbor Springs. This northeastern corridor, just outside Petoskey, is the spot that locals and the resort crowd choose to reside, based on its proximity to town, shopping, lakes, beaches, ski hills, and all the outdoor amenities that our area is known for. Sitting on the deck overlooking the 14-foot-deep pond stocked with fish and the well-manicured lawn dotted with beautiful mature oak trees, you come to understand what life in Northern Michigan is all about. It's about nature, and 4531 Pickerel Lake allows you to enjoy it from the privacy of your own home. Throw in a refortified two-level former dairy barn, and the living is easy for you, your extended family, and the resident ducks, geese, and deer. (Yes, there's even a deer blind on the property that can stay) Inside this meticulously maintained ranch home, you will find 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms spread across two levels, so there is space for everyone and any hobbies you and your family can come up with. Updated kitchen, main floor laundry, designated primary suite, real maple hardwood flooring, stone countertops, real hickory cabinetry with custom pull-out racks for extra storage, lower-level bar area, and so much more. The Forest Farming zoning designation even allows some options for animals or business opportunities. So come check out this one-of-a-kind property, it's about the house, the barn, and the grounds that make this special place a triple threat for you and your family both now and in years to come. Call today for a private tour. Unique settings like this don't last long.