4031 Birch Drive Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Honor,MI 49640
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,638 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,037
MLS Listing ID 25025896
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1919
Annual Tax Amount $999
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.460 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The Fern Hill Cottage, a historic Lake Michigan shoreline retreat built in 1919 by a Chicago inventor, offers a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved, relaxing lakefront property on Big Platte Lake, renowned for its pristine water, fishing, and river access to Lake Michigan. The current owners have maintained its vintage charm with cedar siding throughout, panoramic windows, and outdoor spaces, while updating key areas like the kitchen, baths, and mechanical systems. Additions to the cottage expanded the living space and have turned this quaint cottage into a sprawling rambler home usable year-round. Located near Sleepy Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Point Betsie Lighthouse, the cottage provides convenient access to the region's wineries, charming towns, and outdoor attractions, making it an ideal blend of historic charm and modern comfort in Northwest Michigan. This unique investment will bring years of enjoyment and a lifetime of Northern Michigan memories. Located near Sleepy Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Point Betsie Lighthouse, the cottage provides convenient access to the region's wineries, charming towns, and outdoor attractions, making it an ideal blend of historic charm and modern comfort in Northwest Michigan. This unique investment will bring years of enjoyment and a lifetime of Northern Michigan memories.
Location
State MI
County Benzie
Area Outside Michric Area - Z
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Wood Burning
Laundry Laundry Closet
Exterior
Parking Features Attached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available High-Speed Internet
Waterfront Description Lake
View Y/N No
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Level,Rolling Hills
Story 1
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction No
Schools
School District Benzie
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional