160 Acres in Republic, MI - $880,000

Entire Michigan Inland Lake And Recreational Lodge For Sale.. This beautiful 160-Acre property totally surrounds 45'-Deep Spring Lake which is in Republic Township in west-central Marquette County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You can canoe, kayak, swim and fish right from the front yard -- and enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets from the Lodge. Like most lakes in Michigan, Spring Lake could be described as a kettle lake - the term "kettle lake" describes the way the lake basin was formed as the glaciers receded. A block of ice broke off the glacier. Soil, rocks, stones, and gravel filled in around the block of ice. When the block melted, a bowl-shaped hole, called a kettle, was created. Spring Lake has a good rocky bottom which has supported plantings of Rainbow and Brook trout in the past, and currently features excellent fishing for panfish - smallmouth bass and perch, as well as crappie, and bluegill. Anglers can catch fish from their watercraft, or spend relaxing time casting right from the large doc system. CFA Land is located to the north and east which allows walk-in access, with appropriate licenses for hunting, trapping, and additional stream, river and lake fishing. This area has good hunting for Blackbear, Grouse, Turkey, and Whitetail deer. The Lodge was placed on the beautiful sloping property to take advantage of the panorama view of the lake, island, and boat launch area below. A Stairway system provides access to the shoreline. The Ranch-Style Lodge from the approach, has a close-to-the-ground profile, and sleeps twenty. The exterior features a traditional simple low-pitch roof line with wider eaves. The interior infuses UP North design with informal and casual living style. The driveway side of the Lodge has a railed open deck that stretches between two entrances, making it easy to pack in and unpack your bulky containers and camping gear. An Entryway Door area provides a place to remove and store footwear, outerwear, and wet clothing before entering the main house and provides storage for Linens and supplies. A Mechanical Room off the entryway, doubles as the Laundry Area and Half-Bath, and space for storage. You next step into a large Open Concept Living Area. The Sitting Area has warm pine wood walls, ceiling fans, large windows that provide an expansive waterfront view and a cathedral designed ceiling. A Freestanding Wood Fireplace with a brick back wall is a welcome feature of this area. To one side of the Living Area is a 16x23 corner lake view Dining Area with seating for many diners. A Galley Style Kitchen, with pass through to the Dining Area is ready for the "Camp Cook". An adjoining Walk-In Pantry is loaded with shelving for storing food and supplies . The Living Area has access to a raised Covered Deck that provides outdoor entertainment space on the lake side of the home. The central area has individual wings at each end. At one end is a "Bunk House/Guest Wing" composed of four Bedrooms and two 3/4 Baths. At the opposite end, a "Suite", is complete with a Sitting/Dining Area, Kitchen, two Bedrooms, Full Bath, and Mechanical Room. The Suite has an exit door to the driveway side open porch. The property includes a separate "Guest House/Caretakers Home". It has an open concept 16x17 Living Room and 12x13 Kitchen/Dining area that features a Free Standing Wood Stove with stone back wall, a 12x14 Bedroom, a 9x10 Office-Bedroom, and 5x7 Full Bath. A 12x16 Finnish Style wood-fueled sauna is a few steps away from the Lodge, where you can relieve sore muscles after a workout hiking the twenty miles of trails on the property - You can grill outdoors or enjoy the sound of a crackling fire in the stone fire ring. There is an 8x12 Wood Shed to keep your kindling and firewood dry. There is a detached Two-Car Garage to store your vehicles and recreational toys. This property has all of the essentials you need for a "comfortable" wilderness experience.MLS# 1119993