A rare Northern Michigan find where privacy, luxury and country living come together! Set on a scenic hilltop with 30 acres, this exceptional property offers room for horses, a hobby farm, outdoor recreation or simply the freedom to enjoy wide-open space without seeing your neighbors. Located just up the hill from Elk Lake access and approximately five minutes from Lake Michigan, you can enjoy an incredible acreage lifestyle while remaining close to the water and everything the Traverse City area has to offer. The home features approximately 2,985 square feet on the main level, plus 2,450 finished square feet in the walkout lower level. At its heart is a stunning custom kitchen with Viking appliances, hammered cherry cabinetry, a 12-foot island, warming drawer and enormous walk-in pantry. The sunken living room is filled with natural light and anchored by a beautiful natural-stone, wood-burning fireplace. A formal dining area, spacious mudroom with laundry and half bath, inviting foyer with double doors, and a light-filled office that could serve as an additional bedroom complete the main living areas. The main-level primary suite captures beautiful countryside views and includes an oversized walk-in closet and jetted tub surrounded by windows. Downstairs offers an additional primary suite, impressive wet bar, spacious gathering area, walkout access, sauna, craft room with bedroom potential, Vermont Castings woodstove and generous storage. Exceptional mechanical features include heated floors throughout, a high-end closed-loop geothermal system providing heat and air conditioning, a Generac generator with propane backup and a 22-zone sprinkler system. The paved driveway winds up to the home and finished three-car attached garage. A heated and insulated 40x50 pole barn offers water and electricity, while two wells separately serve the home and barn—ideal for animals, gardening or agricultural use. An additional adjoining 10 acres is available separately for $400,000