This is a lovely family or retirement home that has spectacular views of sunrises, sunsets, lakes, ski slopes and countryside. With low taxes located just outside the city, this customized and well-insulated home sits on a large 1.1 acre lot on a quiet, county-maintained cul-de-sac, with comparable homes in a desirable association. Main-floor-living includes a natural gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, carpet, thermal windows and french doors, 5 lighted Concord ceiling fans, oak Merillat kitchen cabinets with built-in microwave oven, laundry room, mud entry, and beautiful oak woodwork throughout. All appliances included. For growing families, another 1600 square feet of living space may be added by finishing the 13-block full/dry basement. Large patio deck and gorgeous professional landscaping with circle drive offers pleasing curb-appeal. Plus - a three-car attached garage protects all your toys!      Regular Maintenance: Annual upkeep has included pest control spraying, trimming of trees and shrubs, and lawn weed & feed.  Deck was washed and stained/painted in 2010. Landscaping mulch was renewed in 2010. Septic system was cleaned in 2011.  All maintenance and any repairs are performed as needed.   Recent Updates: There is a two-car garage door and a single garage door. The single garage door was heightened to 8'6" to accomodate a small motorhome or large boat. New automatic garage door openers were installed on both the double and the single garage doors in 2009. Also, the living room, entry, stairway, hallway, kitchen/dining, and rear entry were professionally painted in 2009, including the ceilings.   Note:  Showings are by appointment only. If you have a home you must sell first, please do that.  No contingency offers will be accepted.  Please do not make an appointment unless you are pre-approved for financing and are serious about buying. All offers considered.   Directions: Travel US-31 North through Petoskey, stay on US-31 N. past M-119 for 1/4 mile; turn right onto Pickerel Lake Rd. at yellow blinking light; go 1-1/2 miles and turn right onto Fletcher Rd.; then turn right at the next street which is Country View Rd. - 4th house on the right.  There is no sign in the yard.
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