Shore Dr, Au Train, MI 49806

Lake Superior's 'Sea Water' This property consists of over 1700 ft of prime Lake Superior frontage, the largest available frontage between Marquette and Munising MI, 48 acres of woodlands, and arguably the most desirable lake frontage in the area. It's high banks provide spectacular view of Au Train Bay, and Au Train Island with Grand Island in the distance; on the northern horizon is open water where Ore boats are sometimes visible. At the north end the high banks drop down to lake level and gives excellent water access. The architect-designed home is set on a 60 foot bluff overlooking Lake Superior. In total there are 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a loft, a 'tower room' and over 2500 sq ft of deck. Improvements: -House 3168 sq. ft, exclusive of sun porch (373 sq. ft.), double garage (462 sq ft.) and basement (1326 sq. ft.) -External decks: about 2600 sq. feet. -Architecturally matched utility building 200 feet from house. (880 sq. ft). -Poured concrete ramp to waters edge about 600 feet from house. Living quarters: The main wing of the house has entry room (1st floor of tower), kitchen, living and dining rooms (with 2-sided floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace), and bath. A large master bedroom, bath and study/library are on the second floor. There is a 15'X15' tower room (3rd floor) with excellent view of the lake, a balcony, large table for games, small refrigerator and sink. The guest wing has a 2-story stone fireplace with ceiling-to-floor windows on each side of the fireplace, living area, kitchenette, bath, 1 bedroom and a loft with additional sleeping area. Above the garage there is a studio apartment connected to the house by an aerial walkway and large windows with a view of the Lake. The studio has one bedroom, a bath, kitchenette, living area with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with gas insert for heating. A large (323 sq. ft.) enclosed sun room with 12 large windows and 5 sky lights connects the main house with the guest wing. The room is unheated but insulated so that heat could easily be added. In total there are 3 bedrooms, a loft, 4 bathrooms, 3 floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, 4 ceiling fans. The house was built in 1993-4 with addition of the garage and utility building in about 2002, at which time a standing-seam metal roof was installed on all buildings. A well supplies an abundance of good water and there is a good septic system. Heat is supplied by a high efficiency propane gas furnace in the main house, a new propane furnace in the guest quarters, and gas fireplace in the studio. Two options are being offered: -Option 1, The north 1200' of lake shore, 34 acres of land which includes the house and all the improvements, and easy access to the water, is being offered at a reduced price of $799K. This includes the two non-waterfront 10 A lots (19 and 23) of LWP. -Option 2, The owner is also willing to include an adjoining unimproved waterfront parcel consisting of 500' of waterfront and 15 A for $280K, providing additional privacy or space to expand. Combining the parcels result in a single parcel with 1720' of waterfront and 48 A with 3 waterfront building sites and 3 non-waterfront lots at total cost of $1.0M. Low price due to old age and failing health of owner! --Comment on the price (Option 1): Waterfront land between MQT and Munising typically sells for $600 to $1000 per front ft. Using the low figure: $600/ft X 1200 ft = $720K for land, plus the house at $400K ($125/sq ft.) (Insurance appraisal on house is $710K) gives: $1,120K. Asking price now only $799K. For more information call the owner at (703)328-9561 (cell) or (906)892-8117 (home) or Realtor at (906)869-6633.