RAPIDS CITY, MI — There’s a dream retreat for sale in northern Michigan. It’s surrounded by more than 400 acres of incredibly diverse landscape and stretches nearly a mile along the Rapid River.
The Adirondack-style property located at 8051 Glade Valley Rd NW in Rapid City is listed for $13.9 million by Johnny Crane of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
Described as “the epitome of luxury living,” the home was named MLive’s House of the Week. Homes from around the state will be on display Wednesday.
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Just 30 minutes from Traverse City, this six-bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom property features a main lodge, a guesthouse/entertainment barn, and 466 acres for outdoor adventures. This list features numerous trails for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and UTV/snowmobiling.
It is a perfect combination of luxury and natural splendor.
“It’s essentially a Yellowstone ranch with homes as nice as you’ll find in Michigan. You won’t find this combination of beautiful, diverse land and luxury living anywhere else,” Crane said. . “Those who enjoy this property appreciate quality craftsmanship and appreciate how beautiful the heart of northern Michigan is.”
Inside the home at 8051 Glade Valley Rd. in Rapid City.Photo courtesy of WayUp Media
The main lodge and guest barn are located on four landscaped acres and boast a combined 9,700 square feet of living space.
Inspired by a deep admiration for Adirondack architecture, the owners embarked on multiple trips to upstate New York with their design team. This property comes fully furnished.
The main lodge’s outdoor living area features a large deck and patio with a boardwalk that ends at the river’s edge. Equipped with a built-in gas grill, custom smoker, Argentinian grill, and professional wood-fired pizza oven, you’ll enjoy entertaining under the blue sky. Screened porches in both the main lodge and guest barn extend outdoors in all seasons.
This property is more than just a beautiful backdrop.
Hardwood forests, rolling hills, expansive meadows, and elevations reaching nearly 1,000 feet are incorporated into a private Northern Michigan landscape.
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