7.97 Acres in Pelkie, MI - $85,000

Upper Michigan 2-bedroom Home for sale! This 7.97 Acre property is located in north-eastern Baraga County, just north of the Village of Pelkie in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In the seventeenth century French missionaries, voyageurs and traders followed the south shore of Lake Superior and were the first to explore the area. Father Frederick Baraga established a Roman Catholic Mission in the area in 1843. The County took Father Baraga's name. This area has been part of the lumbering, fishing, mining and agriculture industries that attracted immigrants to the area. In recent years, the economy of the area has shifted towards manufacturing and tourism, and outdoor recreation of all kinds. There are over 150 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the County, as well as a cross-country ski trail. Summer and Fall provides hiking to Mount Arvon (Michigan's highest point), the Sturgeon River Gorge, Silver or Little Mountain, or to several nearby waterfalls. You can also enjoy exploring the many nearby historic sites. A Marina for access to 31,000 square mile Lake Superior is about 12 miles away! This is a very popular fishing destination for Coho and Chinook salmon, Lake trout, Steelhead, Walleyes, Perch, Pike, and Smallmouth bass. Sugar sand beach swimming areas are also close to the marina. The Father Frederic Baraga Shrine, Restaurants, Motels, Grocery Stores, and a Casino are also just a few miles away. Because of its convenient location, with a short commute in either direction between Baraga and Houghton Counties, this home can be a starting point for those seeking outdoor activities, as well as those who want to attend diverse cultural events offered by the Universities, Theatre, and Galleries in Houghton and Hancock. A great place to have Country Living, yet be Close to Town! The spacious rooms are all located on one level, and for ease of access there is a ramp leading to the 10x10 covered back porch. A 11x17 Living Room, 11x13 Kitchen with adjoining 7x11 Dining Area, two Bedrooms 12x14 and 10x11, a 5x7 Full Bath, and 9x10 Utility Room are all located on the main floor. The full basement has lots of storage space. The home is heated with an a propane and electric Forced Air Furnace, with a wood burning back-up system. There is whole-house air conditioning. A detached 24x24 1.5 Car Garage, with a 10x14 storage shed addition, is located at the end of a paved drive. The spacious yard has mature trees, and there is an 8x10 Storage Shed for extra storage in the back yard. If you are seeking a great home in a great recreational area, call for your private Showing Appointment today! MLS# 1102077