3980 Deer Ridge

One-of-a-kind opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. 180 feet private frontage with dock and spectacular lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, accompany this furnished lakefront home on 2 acres. Close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort. Relax on the large, lake-facing deck. Entertain in the Great Room with view windows, wood burning fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Open kitchen design for the cook features a gas stove, maple cabinetry and nice-sized island with seating for onlookers, plus there is a separate dining area for sit-down meals. Main floor primary suite includes a custom shower, walk-in closet and lake views. Upstairs features 4 large bedrooms-3 with lake views-a full bath and plentiful closet space. Check out the convenient main floor laundry room. A mudroom off the 2-car attached garage for outerwear and gear keeps floors looking their best. Future living space and storage are found in the full unfinished basement. Outside is a beautifully sloping grassy yard for playtime and a seasonal outdoor shower. A stairway with landings leads to the lakefront where you can swim in sandy bottom waters, fish, sail, kayak, paddle board, launch your pontoon or spend time with the lake toys. Long Lake is Benzie Countys best kept secret and is home to nesting loons and eagles for hours of delightful birdwatching. This home is next to 154 acres of conservancy land, guaranteeing privacy forever. Adjacent lot with 134 Ft of lakefront is available for $200,000.