$400,000

Looking for that nest in the north woods? This chalet on 4.5 Acres has over 400' of private frontage on 16 Mile Lake. Make it camp, or your year round oasis for recreation in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. The network of trails for skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking and 4-wheeling includes Valley Spur, North Country Trail, Pete's Lake and Bruno's Run. Fishing choices abound with Alger County's 218 inland lakes, 87 documented streams and rivers as well as 80 miles of Lake Superior shoreline including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore as well as Grand Island Naitonal Recreation Area. The 2-story home designed and built by the sellers in 2000, features a main floor open kitchen, dining and great room with a cozy wood stove (plenty of dried wood in the shed to last all season). Also a south facing 3-season sun room/screened porch with wide window views of the lake as well as making the most of daylight living. Primary bedroom and bath complete the first floor. Upstairs the loft easily fits 2 queen-sized beds. The walkout basement is 12 blocks high with plenty of room to access heating, plumbing and electrical as well as workshop and storage. And you'll be spoiled with even more storage in the detached 2-car garage. Both home and garage have a thick gauge metal roof so no worry about snow load and power lines are buried too. The mix of maple, birch, hemlock, tamarack and fir provide shade and cover, plus, you'll be able to harvest Christmas trees right from your acreage for generations. The decks are terraced and include ready-made boxes for your garden.The view and path slopes down to the lake with docks ready to launch your boat, kayak or paddleboard because you will want to explore 480 acre 16 Mile Lake with 5 islands. Best of all, if you act quickly, you can be settled in by deer season and ready to hunt because most furniture and household items are included. Bring your toothbrush and toys and move right in.Taxes are not zero and will change at closing. Don't miss this chance to have your own Alger County hideaway.