Welcome to your private Northern Michigan retreat, a spacious home on 5 acres of peaceful, usable land. The home offers an open concept kitchen and living room with 3 bedrooms and 1 shared full bath on the main level along with the laundry room and half bath off of the attached garage. The lower level consists of a rec-room, small kitchen, 3 additional bedrooms (2 are non-conforming) and a 3/4 bath and mechanical room. Solid construction with 2x6 walls, Andersen windows, oversized 14 block basement, 90%+ Furnace with Central Air, Irrigation system, backup 11 KW Generac Generator! A standout improvement is a 60' x 48' pole barn with 12' ceilings and three overhead doors which is complimented by a 30' x 40' attached heated workshop with two additional overhead doors which deliver a rare scale and flexibility for a wide range of uses. All this is located directly across from the Pere Marquette State Forest (over 2,000 acres of trails and exploration), less than 10 miles from Torch Lake, or 10 miles towards Kalkaska or 35+ miles to Traverse City. This property blends comfort, privacy, and adventure.