PRICE REDUCED! Michigan Village Home Located One Block from Lake Michigamme! This property is located in the historic U.P. of Michigan Village of Michigamme in west-central Marquette County. Michigamme is a lively historic village located on the shore of Lake Michigamme. Lake Michigamme's name is derived from a Native American word meaning "large lake". One of Michigan's largest lakes, it covers 4,292 Acres and it reaches a depth of over 70 feet. The vast majority of the lake lies in Marquette County, with only its westernmost part extending into Baraga County. The lake has about 95 miles of shoreline, is about six miles in length from east to west, and has a southern arm extending about another four miles. The lake has 27 islands, rock walls and beds. A dam separates the Michigamme River from the main body of the lake at the end of the southern arm. The Spurr River flows into the lake's west end and the Peshekee River flows into the lake in the northeast. Van Riper State Park and Van Riper beach are located at the eastern shoreline of the main arm , and there is a public access site to the lake there. Another public access site is available just south west of the Village, which includes a hard surfaced launch site, children's play equipment, beach, and camping area. Known for its bays, coves, points and islands, it provides lots of challenging fishing! Common fish include Brook trout, Lake trout, Muskies, Northern pike, Perch, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and even Whitefish in the deeper parts. Boating, tubing, jet skiing, and all water sports are permitted here. The Lake Michigamme area has many tourist resorts and motels. Tourists, Seasonal Dwellers, and Shoppers come to this charming town for the many events sponsored by the local businesses and township organizations. Local residents and business owners volunteer their time to sponsor Memorial Day and Labor Day activities, parades, fund raisers, children's activities, and most known for the area, is the Super 4th of July Celebration! Just down the street from this property are gift/clothing shops and there is a fine art galley right next door. The Michigamme Township Park is just down the street and has a Baseball field, Tennis courts, and Children's play equipment and bathing beach. Sportspersons are attracted to the four seasons of fun here - boating, fishing, swimming, hiking are popular in the summer and snowmobiling and X -Country skiing are available in the winter. This area is well known for Moose and American Bald Eagle and Osprey sightings. Hunters find this a great starting point for their trips into the woods! Wildlife seen in this area include Black bear, Whitetail deer, Beavers, Raccoons, Otters and Small game. The surrounding area has been a very popular destination for many generations of families and sports persons, and is rich in pioneering, logging, and mining history. Craig Lake State park is just up the road and has rustic camping, backpacking, kayaking, and a trail system. The Clowry-Nestoria Multi-use State Trail No. 8 for snowmobile and ATV fun has easy access just across the Highway north of town. The Dutch Colonial Style home has Living, Dining and Kitchen area, 3/4 Bath, and a 15x16 Family Room on the first floor, and Two bedrooms and a Full Bath upstairs. A 2nd Floor Deck could be added to the larger bedroom, to provide an even better lake view! A 16x24 Sunroom -Breezeway connects the home to a One-Car Garage. The home could be used Year Round, or as a seasonal dwelling - Because this property is zoned Residential/Town 1 it could also be used as a business, with lodging. A great opportunity for an entrepeneur or anyone attracted to a vacation location! (Buyer to pay all Closing Costs. Owners have never resided in this home - Home is being sold As Is, Where Is.)
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