Secluded from view by a long winding drive handsomely landscaped with a mix of apple trees, wildflowers, lawn & natural trees & bushes this 2511 square foot home presents a lovely combination of privacy, lakefront living & convenience to shopping, dining & marinas, located as it is just five minutes from Manistee City as well as the Big Manistee River. The well designed placement of guest parking & 36x24 storage building/workshop add to the landed estate ambiance. Home is entered by means of an elegant 13x17 reception area with 17’ cathedral ceilings, fine hardwood flooring & graceful open stairway to upper level…this entry area also accesses adjacent living room with gas fireplace & surround sound option; lakeside sitting room that opens to south side garden & deck area with hot tub; 23x15 lakeside open food prep/dining/gathering room space with wood burning stove & opening to deck that connects entire lake side of home with south-facing deck.Also on main level…full bath & generously sized bedroom. Upper level of home includes spacious master suite overlooking Lake Michigan; two additional bedrooms, full bath plus a laundry room & walk-in storage convenient to sleeping areas.

Offered for $695,000.