This home and property is very near and dear to me, as it was the first home I purchased (along with then fiance Vic Lane) in my early 20's. Since he and I were from Frankfort and Maple City, a move to the "tip of the mitt" was new to both of us, but over the 3 years we spent there, we loved it.
Cross Village is a quaint village with a very long history. Today, it's a favorite pit stop along the "tunnel of trees" scenic highway from Harbor Springs and home to the infamous Leg's Inn. This home is unique in that while it lies within the village limits, it is situated on a lovely 4 acre parcel (1 acre of which is a separate building lot in its own right). Many a night we spent sitting by the fire pit we built, staring up at the stars and listening to the waves of nearby Lake Michigan crashing against the shore. Most days were spent remodeling this 50's ranch with modern systems, utilities, & cottage-style decorating. Same goes for the detached 1 car garage w/former guest apartment, barn, garden shed & landscaping.
After receiving a job offer from "back home," Vic and I decided to sell "by owner" to a very nice couple (who remain friends today) who've similarly enjoyed the home for the last 7 years as a vacation home. However, they too are faced with another calling (growing kids and grand-kids) and have decided to sell "by owner" to the next lucky family. More on the house and property...
Charming & totally renovated 1950's 2 BR/1 BA, 1092 finished sq/ft ranch on park-like 4 acres in quaint Cross Village. Great location within walking distance to Lake Michigan public access, Leg's Inn, gas station/party store & only 5 miles to Wilderness State Park. Harbor Springs school district.
Home offers: Cottage-style decorating, open eat-in kitchen, pine paneled covered porch, foyer entry, rear mud room, wood-burning brick fireplace, modernized full bath w/built-in linen storage, new carpeting (over hardwood floors), partial basement w/laundry & potential food/wine cellar area, screened porch, & 20x20 deck
Outbuildings: 1 car detached garage w/storage closets, workshop/guest apartment (unfinished) space & attached wood shed Barn/storage building Garden shed w/chicken coop and/or rabbit enclosures
Misc: metal roofing on all buildings, newer 6" well, newer hi-efficiency furance & water heater, new drain field
You can contact the current owners directly at: (517) 669-9510 or (517) 881-1608
