ISLAND LAKE: A tight-knit lake front community encompassed by wilderness and forest trails, located 9.5 miles from TVC!
This modern waterfront retreat was constructed by Dean Adams, Bay Area Contracting, and is set along 100 feet of private sandy shoreline. Island Lake is a beautiful all-sports lake amongst the Forest Lakes of Grand Traverse County (Arbutus, Spider, Rennie, and others). Island Lake has no public access – enhancing the solitude of the atmosphere, the quality and cleanliness of the water, and the serenity of fishing.
This hidden gem is located directly across Island View Dr. from 250 acres of Woodland Charter School’s demonstration forest. The school’s forest features trails throughout that lead to the school, the idyllic playground, and to State Forest land containing several public trail systems suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, snow mobiles, and ORVs (VASA Pathway, North Country Trail, Muncie Lakes Pathway, Shore to Shore Horse Trail, and countless DNR roads open to ORVs).
560 IVD is a recently constructed four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home that offers the perfect blend of thoughtful design, comfortable living, and year-round recreation -- all just 9.5 miles from the Cherry Capital Airport, 11.5 miles from downtown Traverse City, and 10 miles from the Grand Traverse Resort or the Traverse City Horse Shows grounds.
The interior of this move-in ready home welcomes you with a bright, open-concept layout, enhanced by vaulted ceilings, wide-plank flooring, and sweeping views of Island Lake from every room. The kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and a center island that flows easily into the lakeside dining area. An elevated covered deck just off the kitchen is the main prize of this home - complete with a natural wood ceiling and overhead fans - the ideal space for outdoor dining, morning coffee, and sunset gatherings.
The primary suite offers water views, a walk-in closet, and a spa-style bath with double vanities and dual showerheads in the glass walk-in shower. The walkout lower level features three bedrooms, a clever bathroom layout, and a spacious family room with a gas stove that provides the perfect spot to relax or entertain, along with a custom built-in workstation for remote work or study, supported by the high-speed fiber internet.
Outdoor comforts of this home include the outdoor shower on the lower level patio, and a handcrafted cedar sauna positioned just above the beach, offering a large picture window overlooking the lake. This luxurious detail is equally perfect for snowy winter evenings or post-swim wind-downs in the summer.
In addition to the two-car garage, a large unfinished space beneath it offers exceptional potential - ideal for creating an additional guest suite, workshop, gym, or gear room to suit your needs.