7530 N Richards Road

Welcome to country living in a peaceful Northern Michigan setting! Drive up the beautiful circle driveway and immediately appreciate this well-maintained property featuring 7 manicured acres accented by mature evergreens and hardwoods. A welcoming covered front porch invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The grounds are so beautiful and inviting they once provided the setting for the owners' wedding right in the front yard! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a non-conforming third bedroom offers approximately 1,672 sq. ft. of finished living space, including a lower-level family room perfect for relaxing or additional entertaining space. Built in 1994, updates in 2016 include new doors, paint, fixtures and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen/dining area, plus a new roof in 2021. Step onto the back deck overlooking the spacious backyard with a playset and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Gather around the campfire pit on cool Northern Michigan evenings, and an RV hookup with cement pad is perfect for accommodating guests who want to bring their camper and stay awhile. A huge 60x40 pole barn provides plenty of room for vehicles, recreational toys, equipment, workshop space and storage. A portion is finished and heated, creating a great man cave or hobby space. The 40x12 cement lean-to provides covered storage for firewood, the newer outdoor wood boiler and more. Stay comfortable year-round with a high-efficiency propane furnace, central air and the added efficiency of the outdoor wood boiler. A raised hunting blind is in place for the outdoor enthusiast. Conveniently located between Lake City and Houghton Lake with great access to ORV and snowmobile trails. Hunt, snowmobile, side-by-side or simply relax and enjoy your own piece of Northern Michigan. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, hunting base camp or Up North getaway, this property offers the acreage, privacy, storage and recreational opportunity to make memories!