1568 river drive

This custom timber frame / log home and guest cottage are situated among a towering forest canopy with 10 acres and 220' of pristine Boardman River frontage winding through. The four bedroom main home exemplifies northern Michigan lodge architecture with exposed structural wood beams, tongue and groove pine floor planks and a two-story cultured stone fireplace as the center piece. The second floor was recently redesigned to create two oversized bedrooms. Each features a private balcony and the riverside bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The guest cottage is ideal as a private guest quarters or rental income producer. The main level includes a large kitchen/dining area as well as a spacious recreation room. Upstairs you'll find a private bedroom, full bath and charming living space that could easily accommodate bunk beds for additional sleeping. Extensive decking extends from the home all the way to the broad riverside deck. A winding tributary stream, separate detached, heated garage and free standing Finlandia sauna add even more features to this exceptional property. The Boardman river has always been a renowned fishery with wild brook and brown trout, but has continued to improve with the removal of three large dams, allowing fish to move freely between Boardman Lake and the headwaters. Located just off River Road, the property offers excellent access to downtown Traverse City and the mall / shopping areas south of town.