About 15495 E Pettengill Road
Discover the privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional log home with 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake, spanning Leelanau and Benzie Counties. Surrounded by peaceful woods and pristine landscape, this waterfront retreat is perfect for fishing from your dock, relaxing by the water and stargazing—yet conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Lake Michigan in multiple directions, including Empire to the west, Good Harbor to the north and the Traverse City area to the east. Enjoy easy access to M-22, local wineries and distilleries, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Glen Arbor, Empire and breathtaking Empire Bluffs. Garey Lake State Forest is steps away, with Michigan’s Shore-to-Shore Trail for hiking and horseback riding and nearby snowmobile trails for winter recreation. The home features warm knotty pine ceilings, a primary suite with heated bath floor and private screened porch, lake views from all four bedrooms and surround sound throughout the home, sauna, garage and decks. A solid-cedar sauna with traditional hot rocks, separate sink and oversized rain shower creates a spa-like retreat. Multiple lakeside decks offer beautiful spaces to entertain and enjoy peaceful sunsets. A detached garage features a workshop with half bath and 10' doors for cars, boats and recreational equipment. Above is a guest house ideal for family, friends or potential rental income. Driveway, detached garage and guest-house floors have radiant heat systems ready for connection to a boiler. Privacy gates serve both driveways. Main house: 4,340 finished sq. ft., 4 BR/3.5 BA. Detached garage/guest house: 1,500 finished sq. ft. studio with full bath plus workshop with half bath. Benzie Co.: 4.56 acres; Leelanau Co.: 7.12 acres; acreage includes a portion of Courson Lake.
Features of 15495 E Pettengill Road
| MLS® # | 1949500 |
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| Price | $1,599,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 5.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 5,840 |
| Acres | 11.68 |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Log Cabin |
| Status | Active |
| Lake | Courson Lake |
Community Information
| Address | 15495 E Pettengill Road |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | N/A |
| City | Empire |
| County | Leelanau |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49630 |
Amenities
| Parking | Concrete, Private, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 6 |
| View | Water |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Inland Lake, No Wake |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | In-Law Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Formal Dining Room, Workshop, Ceiling Fan(s) |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer |
| Heating | In-floor Radiant Heating, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant Floor, Fireplace(s), Geothermal |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Walk-Out Access, Finished Rooms, Egress Windows |
| Fireplace | No |
| Fireplaces | Pellet Stove |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | One and One Half |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Dock, Sprinkler System, Garden, Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Wooded-Hardwoods, Level, Sloped, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds |
| Windows | Blinds |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Construction | Log, Full Log |
| Foundation | Block |
School Information
| District | Glen Lake Community Schools |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Glen Lake Elementary School |
| Middle | Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School |
| High | Maple City-Glen Lake Jr/Sr High School |
Additional Information
| Days on Market | 9 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Annually |
Listing Details
| Office | Schaub Team Premier Realty |
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