Affordable Bay view waterfront living 4 bd/3ba 6 mi to TC

4 bedroom 3 bath 3200 sq ft. home 6 miles from Traverse City with shared access to East Bay and probably the most protected mooring spot for your boat on the Peninsula. Moor your boat and save enough to make 1 to 2 house payments every year! Shore station available and, possibly tender. Enjoy community docks and 400 feet of shared beach use without paying the price of individual ownership.

4 season paradise with views of the water and woods in a safe peaceful sub with great neighbors, most not seen from the home. The perennial flower (sun & shade) gardens require little maintenance. Several young fruit trees can give you apples and cherries and a your mouth will water over our raspberry patch (50 quarts last year). Edible landscaping includes current & blueberry bushes. Ten (I think) lilac varieties are nicely started and the small koi pond comes with 8 beautiful fish. The lot is pie shaped and partially wooded, providing a nice buffer to our up-hill neighbors.

The underground sprinkler system produces a great lawn I can mow on my riding mower in an hour. The finished large 2+ car garage has lots of storage, a small work bench (could be expanded) & high ceilings designed for storage of an elevated vehicle or boat. There is a small storage shed.

Inside we have energy efficient natural gas heat & hot water, 2 gas fireplaces, a natural gas grill outside, central air, large semi-finished basement (no ceiling) with water softener, large cedar closet and workshop. Split level (about 7 steps between levels) with basement and 3 levels for living. The lower level has entry from the garage and a utility room with newer high capacity washer and dryer, guest bedroom, bath, and family room.

The Main level is open (kitchen, living, and dining room) with a cathedral ceiling so it is quite spacious, light, and airy with great cross ventilation. We get great bay breezes in the summer but are tucked in a valley with enough trees so the worst of the winter winds pass overhead. Corian counter tops and island, hickory cabinets and a Jenn-aire range. From the dining area watch the water as you eat or walk through the slider onto porch and deck. Every window offers a different and lovely view. The kitchen includes recently purchased (near top of the line) dishwasher and microwave and a custom made spice cabinet matching the hickory cabinetry already present.

Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet and a nice view of the bay, woods, the koi pond, & shady perennial garden. There are 2 baths, and 2 more bedrooms (currently used as offices.) Bathrooms, laundry, and entry areas are tiled. Oak kitchen floor. The remainder is carpeted. $329,000. You wont find a better deal on the Peninsula. Furnishings are negotiable as is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird. Contact for more pictures, information, or to schedule a tour.