$650,000
2
Beds
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2
Baths
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26040734
MLS
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ACTIVE
Status
Hidden along private Pine Lane on the Lake Michigan side of Red Arrow Highway, this distinctive Sawyer beach house offers a combination buyers rarely find: more than half an acre of wooded privacy, a stream bordering the property and Lake Michigan just minutes away. Set on 0.52 acre, this home is surrounded by mature trees, flowering gardens, butterfly bushes and abundant wildlife. The house feels completely immersed in nature, yet it remains close to the beaches, restaurants and destinations that make Harbor Country one of the Midwest's most sought after second home markets. Inside, every inch of the home has been thoughtfully designed. Custom cherry windows frame the woods like artwork, while wood floors, marble and granite finishes and a dramatic spiral staircase give the main level warmth and personality. The kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, stone surfaces and open shelving, with windows that bring the surrounding landscape indoors. Upstairs, both bedrooms feature vaulted wood ceilings and peaceful treetop views. The full bath is equally memorable, with a clawfoot soaking tub, pedestal sink and classic black and white tile. These are the architectural details that give the home its unmistakable character and separate it from more ordinary properties in this price range. The outdoor living is exceptional. A screened porch becomes an additional living and dining room during the warmer months, while two decks create separate spaces for morning coffee, afternoon sun and evening cocktails. An outdoor shower is ready after a day at Lake Michigan, and the fire pit, gardens, stream and designated seating areas invite you to spend as much time outside as in. New mechanicals provide peace of mind, while the basement and storage shed offer room for bicycles, beach chairs, gardening tools and outdoor equipment. Warren Dunes State Park and three miles of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline are nearby, along with Susan's, Infusco Coffee Roasters, Sawyer Home and Garden Center, Granor Farm, Journeyman Distillery and The Acorn. Approximately 90 minutes from Chicago, this private Sawyer retreat delivers the complete Southwest Michigan experience: woods, water, gardens, beach days and endless peace. Properties with this setting and personality are difficult to duplicate.