2137 Maxwell Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770

Stunning log-sided 'Christmas Mountain' home has westerly facing views from every room. Magnificent panoramic sunsets overlooking Joy Valley. State lands back this nearly 5 acre property with superior landscaping, 30 x 40 pole barn, hiking trails & proximity to additional preserves and biking trails. Sustainably sourced Michigan hickory flooring & custom kitchen cabinetry by a local craftsman join a striking stone fireplace & a wood-finished cathedral ceiling in an open floorplan that delivers the quintessential 'Up North" ambiance & warmth.   A soaring wall of windows in the living room unwrap a gift that changes every day with sunlight, clouds and colors of the trees. Beautiful year round, these panoramic views are phenomenal in the Fall. Extensive decking off the main floor is the perfect place to watch the show in the valley. The backyard features an impressive hardscape of rock walls, stairs & landscaping among the flowerbeds, fairy gardens, chandeliered gazebo & fire pit.  The open floor plan invites entertaining, the kitchen's Viking range, quartz & granite countertops, island bar, glass tile backsplash & large walk-in pantry make it easy.  Main floor master, bathed in natural light, opens to the elevated deck & a view sure to inspire your day. Suite w/ walk-in tile shower, jetted tub & large walk-in closet. A second bedroom/den/office, generous sized laundry & mudroom and half-bath finish the main floor. On the second floor, you'll find a comfortable loft sitting area w/ valley views that extend to the bedrooms on either side, and another full bath.   Lower level walkout has a large family room, full bath, bedroom w/ large walk-in closet, smaller childrens' bedroom and large area that could be finished for multiple purposes such as office and exercise rooms. Equipped w/ an energy saving heat pump for heating & A/C. The attached garage has space that can be finished. Furniture (Lane, Stanley, Pottery Barn, etc) is available.