Marathon, MI
4235 Forest River Trail
$310,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,696 sqft
About this home
Custom built, cottage inspired, cape cod home, filled with rustic charm. Built at a time when quality and craftsmanship still mattered, this home stands solid as a rock with endless amounts of stunning woodworking details. Situated on 2.6 acres and adjacent to state land and deeded access to the Flint River, you'll enjoy nature without lacking modern amenities. Around the property you'll find a steel barn that stands 40x32 with 12ft high ceilings and pond that serves as the water source for the closed loop, geothermal heating system. Once inside, you'll find an expansive kitchen, including a butlers panty, that offers storage and functionality. A tiered island with a built in electric cooktop provides the perfect space to gather and cook with friends and family alike. Stepping down into the dinning and great room space the natural light pours in through the nearly floor to ceiling windows drawing your eyes to the stunning pined ceiling that peaks at 23.5 feet! Built in wooden entertainment center and mantle offers the perfect space for electronics and keeping the cords hidden. With an entry way, mudroom with a washtub, and half bathroom your main level was designed with functionality in mind! Upstairs, you'll find beautiful loft views overlooking the great room and 3 bedrooms, including an all inclusive primary suite; in addition to a full bathroom, and enormous laundry room! Be sure to check out the loft spaces in the 2 bedrooms, the kids will love them! and don't miss the flex space room that could easily be transformed into an office, craft room, play space, or just additional storage. With a little TLC, this home could be returned to glory. Come pick out your new flooring and fresh paint and bring this beauty back to life! BATVAI. Buyers must be accompanied by a licensed agent at all times.
Home facts
- Property type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3 (2 full, 1 half)
- Square feet
- 2,696 sqft
- Total rooms
- 6
- Year built
- 1980
- Style
- CapeCod, Cottage, LogHome
- School district
- Lakeville
- County
- Lapeer
Interior
- Appliances
- BuiltInElectricOven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ElectricCooktop, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Washer
- Basement
- Unfinished
Exterior & lot
- Exterior
- WoodSiding
- Exterior features
- Lighting
- Foundation
- Basement, Block
- Roof
- Metal
- Garage
- 2 car
- Porch / deck
- Covered, Deck, Porch
- Lot size
- 2.62 acres
- Lot dimensions
- IRREGULAR
Utilities
- Heating
- ForcedAir, Geothermal, HeatPump
- Cooling
- CentralAir
- Sewer
- SepticTank
- Water
- Well
Taxes & terms
- Annual taxes
- $1,852
- Terms offered
- Cash, Conventional
- Days on market
- 1
- MLS #
- 20261072962
4235 Forest River Trail
Get directions →Directions: Turn east onto Le Valley Rd from Marathon Rd or Flint River rd. From M24 turn west onto Columbiaville rd and then turn south onto Le Valley Rd.
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