This adorable 2 bedroom 1bath log cottage is nestled along Slapneck Creek with 8.73 acres, the soothing sound is amazing! The home offers a serene retreat in a stunning natural setting with so much to explore! Including the Eben Ice caves and Rock River Falls Gorge, which are just down the road. Hiawatha National Forest, Laughing White Fish falls, Plus, Superior Central School, is about 1 mile down the road. The property boasts a blend of hardwood and softwood trees, providing a peaceful environment filled with abundant wildlife and room to hike. Loads of perennials and gardens adorn the main yard space and creek border. Inside, youâ??ll find two bedrooms, a spacious full bath with a convenient laundry area, and an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining spaceâ??perfect for everyday living. The focal point of the space is the freestanding wood fireplace for cozy winters, an additional modern mini split for heating or cooling the space is also an option. Â A full window wall -sitting room offers sweeping views of the creek, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the changing seasons. Outside, the property features a detached garage with built-in storage and an attached woodshed capable of holding up to 9 cords of woodâ??plenty for winter heating needs if you choose to use wood heat. There is a wood-fired sauna, offering a perfect escape for relaxation the Yooper way. Additionally, there is a large pole barn with a dedicated workshop area, perfect for hobbies, projects, or extra storage. (The drop ceiling does need a new wood panel along with one small space on the raised floor) Recent updates include a new roof on both the house and garage in 2024, a new chimney liner in 2021. The new A/C mini-split system (with both heating and cooling capabilities) installed in 2020. Some areas of the home feature newer flooring, and a large window by the refrigerator will be replaced in mid-January, along with the back exterior door. This is a must-see property that combines modern comforts with a tranquil, nature-filled lifestyle. Call your agent today to schedule a showing and experience this quaint cottage by the creek! All offers will be reviewed 1/21/2025 At noon Please wear boots so you can walk the bridge to pole barn. Use the Bridge to the right. Taxes are not "0" and will change upon sale of the property. Lot photo is estimated based on public sources. Please view the virtual tour and confirm the map location prior to setting a showing. The road is plowed by Alger County.
Skandia Farm with more than 40 Acres of Beautiful Land and Natural Gas! If you have ever dreamed of living on a quiet country farm you have found your piece of heaven right here. This well kept Country home with natural woodwork is set like a picture postcard among the rolling hills, lush green fields, towering Maples and hearty apple trees. This home is move in ready featuring the charm of a traditional Finnish Farm House, but you may choose to do some updates and decorate to your own taste. Boasting efficient, reliable and low cost NATURAL GAS, which is impossible to find in the Skandia area combined with a nearly new High Efficiency Furnace helps keep the cost of living low. The Well and Water Heater are newer also. There is a metal roof and covered porch and enclosed entry. The home is perfectly set off a quiet and plowed County Road providing privacy and peace. A third bedroom was used in the landing area of the stairs where the previous owners had a couple beds, but the home is listed as a two bedroom. The landing is not a true bedroom, but it worked for other families. The home has a perfect layout for expansion if you wish for a great master bedroom or family room possibly. The barn is sturdy, ready to be used and built to to last, with stalls for horses and cows, a chicken brooding area, storage for Tractors, a Hayloft and a workshop. Water is run to the barn. There is a sauna which the previous owner began to remodel and is now completely gutted and incomplete so it could be finished the way you like. The driveway is lined with with a rainbow of flowers and perennial gardens. As you would expect in the gorgeous yard are raspberry bushes, fruit, a tremendous rhubarb patch, lilacs and more with splashes of beautiful color in every direction from a variety of plants and shrubs. A large pond is pretty, tranquil and a haven for wildlife such as ducks, cranes and beaver. The walk to the Pond brings you through a clean forest of Healthy Maples, great for making your own Maple Syrup. Whitetail Deer trails cross the property where they can snack on the wild apples or sip the cool waters of the pond. Cranes prance through the field, ducks and geese enjoy the pond, and Pollinators are attracted to the fresh scents of colorful blooms. Prime sandy loam soil grows tremendous organic vegetables, feeds healthy livestock and there is a great big hay field. A Michigan Off Road Trail is close by so you can take off from your home and ride to most of the the great U.P. The neighbors are great and helpful, but you can't see a single one of them from your home and yard so the sounds of nature may be your only distraction. These Historic Farms are getting harder and harder to come by, but living a lifestyle with room to breathe and for kids to run and play is very gratifying. Let it begin right here and now.
This newer-built home offers a spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, set on 80 private acres at the end of the road. The living room features a cozy wood stove/fireplace. With 10-foot ceilings on the main floor and in the unfinished basement (which includes an egress window currently covered), thereâ??s plenty of room to add more living space or additional bedrooms. The property includes two creeks (names unknown), multiple trails, 4-5 deer blinds, and apple and pear trees, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. . The huge insulated (one could only dream of) 4+ car garage (has heater needs to be hooked back up) has 12-foot ceilings, a 10-foot door, with additional storage on the back or make it a mancave/office. Thereâ??s also a storage shed with attached fenced chicken coop or garden area. Surrounded by appox 1000 acres of CFR land. Home is back on the market, withdrawal has nothing to do with the home, its condition or inspection/appraisal.
Sitting on 19 acres, this three bedroom, one bathroom home has a custom Schwalbach kitchen and recently renovated main floor bathroom with custom tiled walk-in shower and stone counter. Other recent updates include flooring in the main floor, furnace, water pump, deck, roof, windows and gutters. Plenty of closet storage in all three bedrooms. A mudroom connects the kitchen to the back deck with room for an outside table and outdoor grilling. There is a great three season, enclosed porch on the front of the home. The basement has a family entertainment room with bar including beverage frig and upright freezer. Also on this level is a well-lit laundry room with folding table. A second exit gives you access to extra storage from inside or out. The oversized two-car garage has a separate heated workshop and a detached 14x14' shed gives you storage for lawn equipment. You'll enjoy apple trees, pear trees and lilacs. Make your appointment today to view this wonderful home!
Skandia is located in Michigan. Skandia, Michigan has a population of 822. Skandia is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 23.5% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.28%.
The median household income in Skandia, Michigan is $64,722. The median household income for the surrounding county is $57,981 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Skandia is 43.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 8.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 33.5 inches per year, with 166.7 inches of snow per year.
