6833 W Nurnberg Rd, Free Soil, MI 49411

300-feet on Upper Hamlin Lake at The Narrows! The seclusion of a true getaway with the convenience of nearby Ludington and Manistee. This home is located on the quiet north side of Hamlin Lake; one of a limited number of cottages situated between the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area, the Manistee National Forest, and Ludington State Park. There is no end to the beauty and opportunity for outdoor recreation in and around this 5,000 acres all-sports lake; minutes from Lake Michigan................ This is actually the original cottage on this side of the lake, built at the turn-of-the-century. The historic charm maintained in its restoration is evident in the details, yet modern improvements have been carefully made. It sits on 297 feet of lake frontage, a rare find these days, in a protected, sandy-bottom cove created by The Narrows. The 1.3 acre property is filled with mature trees and includes the restored tennis court, garage, icehouse (excellent storage or studio space), and large 2-slip boathouse with generous storage space. The home has 4 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. 2,200 sq. ft. is currently finished space, with another 1,000 sq. ft. of high-ceilinged concrete basement. An enclosed front porch and screened back porch overlook the main lake or the back pond. Please review the photos often, they will be added and edited regularly................ Well over $100,000 of improvements and upgrades have been made, including: New well; new roofing on house and all outbuildings; new steel seawall; new sleeping porch with deck, stairs, and concrete storage pad; restored front porch with 16 new period-style windows; tennis court resurfaced with new high fencing and net; new plumbing, upgraded electrical service, restored boathouse (in progress), and restored interiors................ If you are inspired to own a piece of history, the original Nurnberg cottage, on an amazing 300-feet of Hamlin Lake, contact us for a private showing. (more detailed information:)................ Features inside: Bead board and "board and batten" walls and ceilings, original doors and hardware, period lighting. Screened sleeping porch and deck overlooks the pond. Window-filled front porch overlooks the lake. Large main room for dining/living with original built-ins (hutches, cabinets), two flanking sets of french doors, original fireplace tastefully refitted with new high efficiency wood burning fireplace. Main floor bedroom and full bath great for persons needing one-level living. Kitchen adorably restored with glass-doored hutch, concrete counter, mobile cabinet with stainless steel top, and restored vintage sink cabinet. Includes all appliances (second fridge and W/D in basement). Durable plank flooring in front porch and main space, period appropriate vinyl composition tile in kitchen and baths, high end composite decking in sleeping porch and deck, and refinished hardwood flooring on second floor and stairs. 3 bedrooms and half bath upstairs with quaint parlor area. Master bedroom has large closet, french doors and beautiful view of the lake. Attic fan and many windows keep home a pleasant temperature. The concrete floored, walk-out basement contains a furnace and HVAC ductwork. The home is currently heated with the high efficiency fireplace, but implementing year-round heat would be quite doable................ Features outside: Expansive 297-feet of lake frontage, (enough room to legally build a second house next to this one), new steel seawall, dock, large boathouse (* boathouses are no longer allowed to be constructed on this lake, existing ones are grandfathered-in by law), original icehouse, garage/workshop can hold a large vehicle or small boat and trailer, resurfaced tennis court with high fencing and basketball hoop................ Many more details that simply must be seen in person.