Rare opportunity to own a beautiful hobby farm set on 10 acres! This charming 3 bedroom one bathroom farmhouse includes a picturesque wrap around porch where you can sit and have coffee while watching the wildlife that surrounds this countryside home. With 1,836 square feet of finished living space, it offers peace and seclusion--centrally located between Lake City and Houghton Lake. You'll love the high ceilings in the living and dining areas as well as a main floor primary bedroom and laundry room. The basement includes all of the mechanical components with lots of storage space. Two additional bedrooms located upstairs. Outside you'll find a spacious three stall garage with a pull through garage door and concrete floors. On the south side of the home is a 1.5 acre pasture with an electric fence for horses or cows complete with a sheltered area. Behind the home is a fenced in area for smaller animals such as goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, donkeys, etc. Large shed behind the house for storage or lawn care needs. The back half of the shed functions as a chicken coop with outdoor pen attached. Fenced in garden with raised beds. Additional covered area with hot tub hookup underneath. This well built home has great bones and is waiting for you to put your personal touch on it!
This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers an open layout, includes sunroom off the back and has a comfortable primary suite complete with a full bathroom that has a soaking tub, double sinks, and separate shower. Enjoy the reliability of natural gas, a brand-new furnace, and a whole-house Generac generator for peace of mind year-round. The property includes a spacious pole barn with electric and a concrete floor, ideal for vehicle storage, workshop needs, or hobbies. The front and back yards are fully fenced, perfect for pets. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the yard full of fruit trees, offering a touch of country living. Low utility costs make this home an affordable option whether you're looking for a year-round residence, investment opportunity, or northern getaway. Property is located in the village of Merritt between Lake City & Houghton Lake.
Merritt is located in Michigan. Merritt, Michigan has a population of 1,391. Merritt is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.45% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.5%.
The median household income in Merritt, Michigan is $70,714. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,510 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Merritt is 44.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 33.2 inches per year, with 41.3 inches of snow per year.
