A buyer looking to immerse themselves in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore life should look no further than this home on South Bar Lake in Empire.

For $959,000, this listing offers a 1,300-square foot farmhouse on 2.4 acres, with almost 130 feet of private frontage on South Bar Lake. 

"The main farmhouse has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its inviting feel, featuring well-defined living spaces, a spacious kitchen and dining area, and a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves," the listing reads. "The main level includes one bedroom and a full bath, while the upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a shared bath."

Additional highlights include an "expansive" outdoor deck, large three-season room and a wooded landscape. 

"The setting is peaceful and private, with a beautiful blend of deciduous trees and open meadow creating a classic Leelanau landscape, along with frontage on South Bar Lake—perfect for a short kayak trip across the lake with access toward Empire Beach," the listing reads. 

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