4031 Birch Drive, Honor, MI 49640 (MLS # 25025896)
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The Fern Hill Cottage, a historic Lake Michigan shoreline retreat built in 1919 by a Chicago inventor, offers a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved, relaxing lakefront property on Big Platte Lake, renowned for its pristine water, fishing, and river access to Lake Michigan. The current owners have maintained its vintage charm with cedar siding throughout, panoramic windows, and outdoor spaces, while updating key areas like the kitchen, baths, and mechanical systems. Additions to the cottage expanded the living space and have turned this quaint cottage into a sprawling rambler home usable year-round. Located near Sleepy Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Point Betsie Lighthouse, the cottage provides convenient access to the region's wineries, charming towns, and outdoor attractions, making it an ideal blend of historic charm and modern comfort in Northwest Michigan. This unique investment will bring years of enjoyment and a lifetime of Northern Michigan memories.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 4 | LAST UPDATED | 6/3/2025 |
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| YEAR BUILT | 1919 | COMMUNITY | Outside MichRIC Area - Z |
| GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 | COUNTY | Benzie |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| School District | Benzie |
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| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave |
| AREA | Outside MichRIC Area - Z |
| BASEMENT | Crawl Space |
| CONSTRUCTION | Wood Siding |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| INTERIOR | High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs |
| LOT | 0.46 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Level, Rolling Slope, Waterfront |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 100 x 200 x 100 x 200 |
| PARKING | Attached, Paved |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 1 |
| STYLE | Ranch |
| TAXES | 999 |
| WATER | Private, Well |
| WATER ACCESS | Big Platte Lake |
| WATERFRONT | Yes |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION | Lake, Waterfront, Waterfront Access |
| ZONING | RES |
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