4545 Merkel Ln, Oscoda, MI, 48750

This offering involves ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. This property is located on a picturesque curve of Van Etten Creek, and includes a long treated retaining wall off the edge of the creek. Stairs leading down to the creek provide direct access for kayaks, canoes or other watercraft. Deer, turkey and other woodland residents are often viewed from the creek side deck, the lawn above the creek or the vast windows overlooking the area. A second attractive landscape retaining wall provides a lawn area below for summer outdoor activity. This 1907 sq.ft. home provides three bedrooms, a study or office area, three and a half baths, an amazing kitchen with dining area. The living area with gas fireplace next to the kitchen has an unbelievable view of the meandering creek through the side windows and 10 foot accordion doorwall, which opens to the 12'x16' rear deck. A 7'x40' covered deck overlooks the creek and runs from the rear deck to a wrap-around 7'x14' covered entry porch to the front door. (low-maintenance composite decking, excellent durability) In addition to all new appliances, the home has many upscale features, including: a whole house emergency generator system, a rare three zone gas forced air hi-energy heating system providing individually controlled heat or air conditioning to each of the homes three floors, an "on-demand" water heating system, a 200 amp breaker panel, vast lighting and exterior overhead and wall power plugs along the 54' of covered porch area, an electric fireplace in the entry room and gas fireplace in the vaulted sitting room, an oversized 24'x24' attached garage and extensive wall and ceiling insulation. The Seller is willing to consider a land contract if this is of interest. Completed home square footage is not recorded by the township so prospective Buyers should confirm estimated footage. Construction is undergoing final finishes and tune-ups but will be ready for occupancy very soon.