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Listed by John Oberholtzer • TimberWolff Realty LLC
$545,000
Est. payment /mo
1 Bed
2 Baths
2,016 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type SF/Detached
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,016 sqft
Price per Sqft $270
Subdivision Mn
MLS Listing ID 6119867
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1974
Annual Tax Amount $2,204
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 11.550 Acres
Acres 11.55
Property Sub-Type SF/Detached
Property Description
Boreal woods meet pastoral tranquility. County Road 48, a bit west of Grand Marais, is a local favorite and pathway into the “lesser known” of Cook County MN. High on a ridge, the views of the Big Lake and surrounding woods are invigorating! The lands in this area were farmed back in the day and some openness from that time still exists among the maturing forest. There is a vibe along 48, hard to define – bucolic, timeless, peaceful… Puts one back 50 years or so when this home was lovingly crafted by the current owner. A local master carpenter did the work, and he wanted the best for his clients that were also friends. He handcrafted the doors and had his buddy the ol' blacksmith Bill Bally make the hinges. Built-in cabinets. Warm, knot-free maple flooring, ash and knotty pine paneling, colored stone tile the way the experts do it! Two bathrooms are sharp with tile, too, and soothing clear paneling. Dramatic fireplace anchors the living room which has wonderful views all around. Spill out to the wraparound deck to inspect the moods of the seasons: endless flow of migrating birds, Superior grinding away one day, placid the next, flowering fruit tree aromas, fall color bonanza! The current owner knew the timing of planting trees – as soon as possible! And now a glorious stand of red pines is the backdrop, buffering the road and stimulating lofty thoughts. Come back to the deck where the BBQ is on and overlooks the surrounding lawn, a relic farm field now ideal for a game of bags, a patch of veggies, and walk or run around barefoot - earth mana coming up the spine. Back inside the kitchen is class-act and ready: gooseberry pies, chantarelle souffle, rhubarb crisp, walleye fry! Offpeak heaters are nice on the bank account and tastefully enclosed in craftsman style enclosures. Or go for it with wood: in the upper fireplace and the downstairs Lopi woodstove. Plenty of room here awaiting the imagination of the next owner. Upstairs is the primary bedroom with adjoining bathroom. Down below is a tastefully finished walk-out area. Could be part bedroom and/or family room. A cute little sequestered room is ideal as an office or with addition of egress a possible bedroom. The size and scale is just right: enough but not so much the dust bunnies take over. Two well-constructed, dutiful outbuildings: oversized, two-car garage and a big ol' steel Morton building awaiting orders! Open air covered woodshed will hold a few season's of firewood. Tranquil, Northwoods, Home!
Location
State MN
County Cook County
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace, Wood, Electric
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Exterior
Parking Features Detached, Multiple
Garage Spaces 4.0
View Lake Superior
Roof Type Asphalt Shingles
Building
Story 2 Story
Sewer Private
Water Drilled, Private
Schools
School District Cook County #166
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