This charming 2-bedroom 1 bath home, with a 30x40 heated pole building, is conveniently located within minutes of multiple lake access sites on Torch Lake, Elk Lake & Lake Michigan. It is less than 10 miles from Elk Rapids, in the Elk Rapids school district, & is within 30 miles of Traverse City, Bellaire, or Charlevoix. Enjoy relaxing on the front porch, to catch a glimpse of Mud Lake across the street, or the back deck, where you can listen to the breeze through the towering trees. Whether your primary home or vacation getaway, appreciate the tongue & groove wood accent walls & wainscoting, along with wood floors in the kitchen & dining area, as they provide a true Up North feel. The living room & porch receive natural light from numerous windows. The kitchen has space for more than one cook & offers a gas cooktop, wall oven & views of the yard. The main floor bedroom is adjacent to the tastefully remodeled bath. The upstairs bedroom has been recently expanded & updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, & it offers views of the lake. The walkout lower-level houses the laundry room, mechanicals & storage. You might want to finish it to have a TV or rec room with views of the natural surroundings & access to the back yard. There is a garden shed for storage & the pole building offers plenty of space for your toys. The building has a separate electric panel & has a furnace for heat. A room in the center is ready to be finished to your needs. Whether you want a recreation space, or need an office, the options are open. This home is set above road level and it offers a spacious side yard. You will feel like you are away from things, yet youll enjoy proximity to US-31 when you need to get to town. What a great place to make your home where everything northern Michigan has to offer, golf, skiing, water sports, bike trails, wineries, etc., is just moments from home.