701 S French Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Like a storybook setting, Kenwood Farm is the epitome of a charming Leelanau County farmstead. Nestled into a nicely wooded and open parcel along the beautiful, meandering byway that is French Road, a wonderful compound; circa 1920's home with recent timeless updates, vintage post and beam barn yearning to accommodate horses (again), converted granary wherein the acclaimed author Jim Harrison was known to have spent hours contemplating his craft, a garden/storage shed, detached garage with lots of character, all amongst a gently rolling site with mature landscaping, open meadows, and a beautiful back yard pond that is home to amphibian and feathered guests. The house, both in and out, is incredibly captivating, with attention to design and detail attributed to local architect Bob Lange who's design influence resonates in two eras of modifications, first in the 1990's, and again in the early 2000's. The exterior is stunning with clapboard siding and and brick accents, some with sweeping arches over windows designed to mimic the quality appointments seen in construction in years past. Inside features great spaces and finishes. A kitchen for serious cooks with a center island almost 4'x7' and a 6 burner Dacor cook top and double ovens, two sinks, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, Corian and butcher block counter tops wrapping around three sides of this well lit culinary workshop. The adjacent dining room overlooks the pond with a wall of windows, next to the three season porch with flagstone floors and cedar sidewalls. The main level master suite boasts of plenty of sleeping & closet space, with lovely french doors and windows that over look a beautiful side court yard. The granary/studio is the perfect spot for overflow guests or home office, overlooking the estate from a slightly elevated perspective. There's lots of room to roam & if 12 acres isn't enough, the sellers have an additional 84 acres listed across the road suitable for vines or recreation.