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Beautiful Chalet Lodge With Great Hunting In Central MI
Acreage
80 ±
County
Benzie
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Address 6312 Demerly Road Benzonia, MI 49616
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Hunt ? Fish? Ski ? Snowmobile?....If so this is the place you're looking for.
The lodge is stunning with a very large natural stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings it is the perfect place to sit and relax. The large game room allows for plenty of space for fun and is away from the main living area so there is no interference from the noise. The enclosed porch is a great place to enjoy a libation and the open porch near the pond is the same except you can hear the stream as it trickles down the rock creek and waterfalls next to the porch. It is very relaxing. The lodge can sleep 10 easily or more with two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs as well as a gathering room downstairs aside from the game room.
The deer you see in the pictures were all taken on this property and the owner tells me it is not uncommon to see multiple nice bucks every sit. There are several elevated box blinds located over food plots or along travel corridors that have proven to be very successful over the years. They have practiced quality deer management for over 10 years and it shows in the age and quality of the deer taken. There are several areas that can be bow hunted as well in and around the food plots and at stream crossings. There is a flowing stream on the property and it is a perfect freshwater source for the deer, turkey and other wildlife here.
There is an awesome rustic log cabin that was built by the owner as a little forest getaway that sleeps two now but could sleep more. It is located in a timber area of the parcel and is considerably removed from the main area and is very well appointed and constructed.
The property is located very close to the Betsy river and Crystal Lake as well as Frankfort where the Boating and fishing is terrific for trout and salmon. A 30-minute drive away is Crystal Mountain ski resort where endless fun can be had on the slopes and in the restaurants and bars.
I have not even gone into the Hobby house that is currently an art studio... but it is the chalet that sits across the driveway from the Main house/lodge. It is a quaint building with a large loft and large glass doors and space abounding for extra sleeping room or an extra area for guests.
There are also two large pole barns for all the toys. One has a workshop and storage area both are very functional. There is an orchard of fruit trees behind the smaller pole barn that is manicured and produces a great harvest every year…...I could go on and on but this one really needs to be toured to be fully appreciated. Call me today for your private tour. You will love what you see.
Details
- Stunning lodge with great pond views
- Great hunting with food plots and elevated blinds in place
- A secluded very private log cabin on the property
- Very close to Crystal Mountain ski resort
- Near The Betsy River, Crystal Lake and Frankfort for excellent fishing and boating
- Located very near RT 31 in Benzonia
Summary
Features
Tillable, Wild Game, Whitetail, Turkey, Upland Game, Waterfront, Creek, Pond (0-3 acres), Lodge, Home, Improvements, Metal Buildings, Blinds, Food Plot, Investment, Spring, Fish, Cabin, Big Game, Small Game, Grouse, Other Game, Panfish, Roads, Road Frontage, County Road, Road Access, Pavement, Tillable / Production Acres, Pine Trees, Hardwood Trees, Softwood Trees, Orchard, Housing, Guest Quarters, Outbuilding w/Living Quarters, Hunting Improvements, Recreational Improvements, Trail Network, Dock, Infrastructure Improvements, Wells/Pumps, Windmills, Building Improvements, Shop, Gated Entrance, Utilities, Electric, Water, Septic, Area Features, Public Hunting, Boat Ramp, Public Fishing, Public Access Area, Marina, RV Park, Camping/Campground, Golf Course, Airport, Activities on Property, Hunting, ATV Riding, Camping, Family Activities, Biking, Snowmobiling
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational
Land Details
Tillable, Pond
Outbuildings
Shop
Road Surface
Pavement
Property Type
Recreational Land, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
County Road
Improvements/Features
Big Game, Upland Game, Tree Stands/Blinds, Food Plot, Creek/Spring, Fish, Small Game, Trail Network, Gated Entrance
Land and Farm Property Types
Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- water: onsite
Coordinates
44.5779, -86.112
Annual Taxes
$5,500
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