Are you ready? This private escape on 1.13 acres is a eye-catching 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home where charm captures you the moment your foot steps on the covered front porch. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout most of the home and a spacious master bedroom on the main level. Living room with soaring brick fireplace flows into dining area and the kitchen is straight out of Magnolia Magazine. The year-round side porch is ideal for naps or overnight guests and the top-level hosts 2 bedrooms, bathroom, den, and plentiful storage. Lower walk in level is a perfect mud room entry with storage; the 1-car garage is currently being used for furniture storage but there are endless possibilities here. Newer gas furnace installed in 2014 or use lower level pellet stove as an alternate heat source. Enjoy a large yard, fenced-in and open garden, potting shed and 24’ x 32’ pole barn with 2 additions. There is also a small deck off the kitchen perfect for a grilling station or el fresco meals. There are too many details to list but the new-old-home vibe here just makes your heart sing. Rural community of Mancelona is less than 15 minutes and 25 to Gaylord. Visit Lakes of the North website to discover the great ammenities this community has to offer such as private lake access, pool, golf course and so much more.