Steven MalloyBig Rapids Realty, REALTOR®

231-218-4605

4031 Birch Drive, Honor, MI 49640

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$1,699,900
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  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2
  • SQ. FT. 1638
  • Schools Benzie
  • County Benzie
  • Township Benzonia Twp
  • Above Grade Sq. Ft. 1638
  • Below Grade Sq. Ft.  
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2 (F)
  • Basement Crawl Space
  • Garage  
  • Acreage 0.46
  • Heat Type Forced Air
  • Central Air Central Air
  • Year Built 1919
  • Style  
  • Exterior  
  • Taxes 999
  • SEV 314900
  • Zoning RES
  • Parcel 10-025-007-00
  • Lot Size 100 x 200 x 100 x 200

Features

The Fern Hill Cottage, a historic Lake Michigan shoreline retreat built in 1919 by a Chicago inventor, offers a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved, relaxing lakefront property on Big Platte Lake, renowned for its pristine water, fishing, and river access to Lake Michigan. The current owners have maintained its vintage charm with cedar siding throughout, panoramic windows, and outdoor spaces, while updating key areas like the kitchen, baths, and mechanical systems. Additions to the cottage expanded the living space and have turned this quaint cottage into a sprawling rambler home usable year-round. Located near Sleepy Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Point Betsie Lighthouse, the cottage provides convenient access to the region's wineries, charming towns, and outdoor attractions, making it an ideal blend of historic charm and modern comfort in Northwest Michigan. This unique investment will bring years of enjoyment and a lifetime of Northern Michigan memories.

Directions Platte Rd to Birch Pt. Birch Pt. to Birch Drive
Listing Courtesy of Thomas A Rumble - EXP Realty LLC

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