This Maple Island Log Home, nestled in the Village of Elk Rapids on a wooded lot, sits under a canopy of mature trees. The setting offers a very low maintenance landscape, located only blocks from multiple boat / kayak launches and beaches on E. Grand Traverse Bay to the west, Elk River to the north, and Elk Lake to the east. Oozing charm, the home boasts a floor to ceiling field-stone gas fireplace in the living room. Massive white cedar post-and-beam accents surrounding an 18' vaulted knotty-pine ceiling help define the cozy, private master bedroom suite that includes an Irish-style porcelainized gas stove. The home also features two large skylights, hardwood & tile floors, a spacious loft, ceiling fans in every room, commercial stainless steel appliances, a screened full length front porch with custom Mylar storm covers, an old-fashioned wooden country swing, and even a gracious Victorian fireplace. A separate 10x10 artist's studio / office behind the home would make a perfect children's playhouse; it's already wired for electric & cable. A detached 28'Wx33'D garage with an 11' ceiling is fully insulated, finished and heated, and includes 220v power; the perfect place for RV or boat storage. It received a brand new roof and vent system in 2020 as part of a routine maintenance plan. The roof over the main home is a heavy, standing-seam steel roof; a $50,000 upgrade. The outdoor patio was expanded to nearly 1,000-sq ft in 2020 to create a warm, private feel, perfect for entertaining friends or just relaxing with family. It includes a dedicated 240VAC line to accommodate a future hot-tub or sauna. A large campfire ring centered within 400 sq. ft. of cement pavers lies nearby for lazy backyard cookouts. For more formal cookouts, there's a stainless steel natural gas grill on the expanded patio. The entire compound is wired to receive a backup power generator that is already plumbed to run on natural gas. The homes' primary heat source is a Weil-McClain hot water boiler for the baseboard heat, along with a large Amana forced-air backup furnace that includes a 5-ton compressor for A/C in the summer. The home is located on Elk Rapids' desirable west side near beaches, retail shops & restaurants. A very stable, walkable neighborhood with quiet neighbors. This is the perfect year round home, or summer getaway!
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