This beautiful and versatile piece of country charm with acreage will transport you back in time into your own serene and natural sanctuary! This homestead can be used as a private residence, a country get-away, a bed and breakfast or home business. Currently, it is operating as Herb Creek Gardens, an educational therapeutic venue, hosting workshops and selling organic produce and flowers, permissible under a Conditional Use Permit which transfers with the property. This early 1900's Victorian era farmhouse sits on just under 5 acres of natural beauty. Included on the property are: Greenhouse Heated workshop/garage Chicken coop Storage shed Gazebo area Organic vegetable garden Apple orchard Perennial flower gardens Wooded area Located between Battle Creek, MI and Historic Marshall, MI, midway between Detroit and Chicago. Secluded with easy access to I-94, casino, golf course, zoo, mall, shopping area and schools all within a 10 mile radius. Three of Michigan's top Universities and Lake Michigan access within 80 miles. The home features 2 story's with 1624 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large country kitchen with island, living room, den, laundry area and basement. Original hardwood floors, plenty of windows and second chimney for wood stove. The 3-sided wrap-around covered porch adds delightful living and entertaining space along with providing a grand view of the many gardens throughout the property. Newer updates include roof, electrical, replacement windows, furnace and aesthetics. The heated 1008 sq.ft. workshop and garage building is spray foam insulated, drywalled, with newer roof and large attic storage area. These two rooms can be used in combination or separately for personal use or venue space. The charming workshop area features a 36ft workbench with electrical outlets, large windows sporting a beautiful back acreage view, propane heat, 2 outdoor entryways and separate garage entrance. The two car garage is insulated, drywalled, painted and easily converts into venue space. It features a double 'barn door style' automatic garage door. A large concrete patio/grill area connects the house to the workshop building. Tucked behind the workshop is a landscaped and private gazebo area: a quiet and sacred place to immerse yourself in the surrounding beauty. The 22X35 greenhouse with roll up sides can be used for growing and/or a truly unique venue space. It has been fully updated with new white poly covering, clear fiberglass end walls. Commercial grade landscape fabric flooring with roll out indoor/outdoor carpeting. This beautiful canopy structure is perfect for intimate gatherings, yoga classes, art and agricultural instruction, family picnics, etc., and can be used all year long! A very large organic vegetable garden sits just outside the greenhouse. This almost 5 acre parcel has road frontage on 3 country roads and is naturally bordered for privacy by mature trees and growth. Two of it's 4.98 acres are completely enclosed for animals or children with naturally camouflaged agricultural fencing. There are spacious lawn areas and open skies, featuring a large field stone bonfire pit, an apple orchard, large mature Oaks, Maples, Mulberry and Pine trees, a walk-in chicken coop with outdoor fenced enclosure and large wooden storage shed with loft. A stroll through the back gate will take you into a world of its own! A quaint and enchanting place of woods and meadow. All natural setting in the pines with mowed grassy paths throughout. A delightful, private walking path with wildlife and a separate camping spot and bonfire pit. This home and property has been tended to with the utmost honor and respect for its treasured past and present beauty. The enchantment is palpable and its potential is naturally endless!
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