Boreal woods meet pastoral tranquility. County Road 48, a bit west of Grand Marais, is a local favorite and pathway into the “lesser known” of Cook County MN. High on a ridge, the views of the Big Lake and surrounding woods are invigorating! The lands in this area were farmed back in the day and some openness from that time still exists among the maturing forest. There is a vibe along 48, hard to define – bucolic, timeless, peaceful… Puts one back 50 years or so when this home was lovingly crafted by the current owner. A local master carpenter did the work, and he wanted the best for his clients that were also friends. He handcrafted the doors and had his buddy the ol’ blacksmith Bill Bally make the hinges. Built-in cabinets. Warm, knot-free maple flooring, ash and knotty pine paneling, colored stone tile the way the experts do it! Two bathrooms are sharp with tile, too, and soothing clear paneling. Dramatic fireplace anchors the living room which has wonderful views all around. Spill out to the wraparound deck to inspect the moods of the seasons: endless flow of migrating birds, Superior grinding away one day, placid the next, flowering fruit tree aromas, fall color bonanza! The current owner knew the timing of planting trees – as soon as possible! And now a glorious stand of red pines is the backdrop, buffering the road and stimulating lofty thoughts. Come back to the deck where the BBQ is on and overlooks the surrounding lawn, a relic farm field now ideal for a game of bags, a patch of veggies, and walk or run around barefoot - earth mana coming up the spine. Back inside the kitchen is class-act and ready: gooseberry pies, chantarelle souffle, rhubarb crisp, walleye fry! Offpeak heaters are nice on the bank account and tastefully enclosed in craftsman style enclosures. Or go for it with wood: in the upper fireplace and the downstairs Lopi woodstove. Plenty of room here awaiting the imagination of the next owner. Upstairs is the primary bedroom with adjoining bathroom. Down below is a tastefully finished walk-out area. Could be part bedroom and/or family room. A cute little sequestered room is ideal as an office or with addition of egress a possible bedroom. The size and scale is just right: enough but not so much the dust bunnies take over. Two well-constructed, dutiful outbuildings: oversized, two-car garage and a big ol’ steel Morton building awaiting orders! Open air covered woodshed will hold a few season’s of firewood. Tranquil, Northwoods, Home!