7266 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630

If you're looking to stake your claim on the western front of beautiful Leelanau County, you'll want to consider this new listing! A super opportunity to increase the equity in this raised ranch plan with upgrades of your choosing! Upper/main level has three spacious bedrooms, complemented by a full bath, large living room with gas fireplace with a raised hearth. You'll enjoy the galley style kitchen with lots of cabinet space and oak hardwood flooring that continues into the dining area. The lower level has a generously sized family room with a second, cut stone fireplace, a perfect additional room for a study/office/studio. A second full bath is combined with a the laundry, complemented by a tile floor and full tub/shower. Oversized one car garage with workshop area, mechanicals, and access to a root cellar (or could be a great wine cellar for those who enjoy buying cases from the local wineries!) The back yard features an 8x12 garden shed and perennial garden area that would love to be brought back to it's glory. There's a peek a boo view of Little Glen Lake, and with some selective trimming and cutting could be opened up a bit. The Pierce Stocking Dune Drive is about a mile and a half to the south, and the dune climb about a half mile to the north, and with the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail passing by at the main street, you can get on your two wheeler and ride to many adventures! Could be a great year around or up north seasonal cottage, or consider the full, or short term rental potential. Just imagine the good times that could be had with almost an acre, with a mostly open sloping front yard, sledding, volleyball, throwing something, it spells F-U-N! Visiting Glen Arbor or Empire is a quick jaunt, The Homestead for winter skiing, dinners in or out!