Beautiful Lakes of the North is Northern Michigan’s largest and least crowded planned community. Located in the heart of the northern lower peninsula, this community is a great place to build a cottage or vacation home, or to live year-round!

Lake Harold

Lake Harold is a 40-acre natural spring-fed lake. It is situated on several acres of landscaped grounds, which hosts an excellent sand beach and picnic area with tables, barbecue grills and pavilion. Adjoining the picnic area is a playground and basketball court. There are row boats, canoes and paddleboats available for use. There is a dock and raft in the swimming area.

Pencil Lake

Pencil Lake is a 45-acre naturally spring-fed lake. A boat launch is available for fishing enthusiasts who bring their own boats.

Deer Run Golf Course

The 18 holes of Deer Run Golf Course offer a unique challenge in a scenic setting. The front 9 features beautiful fairways, bunkers and large greens while the back 9, designed by architect William Newcomb, winds past the headwaters of the Manistee River. Without a doubt, the best overall value in Northern Michigan golf.

Settings Restaurant & Tavern

Settings Restaurant and Pro Tavern are located adjacent to the Golf Pro Shop on Pine View Drive. The building is designed and constructed to be in harmony with the Golf Pro Shop. Settings offers a casual atmosphere with a menu ranging from cold & grilled deli sandwiches to appetizers, soups and salads, and dinner specials. There is also a large satellite television, featuring sporting events.

Unique catering by Settings' experienced staff is available for every occasion, celebration and price range. Facilities are available, or catering to the location of your choice within Lakes of the North.

Air Strip

If you have a private plane, you even have the airstrip, which is a 4,350' asphalt paved runway with tie down area. It is lighted and has been classified as Class D Commercial. Also located at the airstrip is the Mancelona Fire Department Station #2, which is manned, on a volunteer basis, by trained fire & rescue personnel.

Winter Sports Paradise

DNR Snowmobile Trails also boast Northern Michigan's premier snowmobile trail system. Twenty miles of groomed trails that provides the connector between the Southern Blue Bear and Northern Jordan Valley trails.

Winter Sports Area Clubhouse

The facility is situated in heavily wooded rolling hills. The upper level has a large open area with an inviting stone fireplace plus Ping-Pong and other games. The lower level contains a concession, ski changing area and restrooms. There is a dual toboggan run cut into the woods in the hills adjoining the Winter Sports Clubhouse. This area serves as a center for sledding and cross-country skiing activities with groomed cross-country ski trails. During the summer this facility offers a lovely peaceful trail for walking.

Property Profile

Lot Size and dimensions: Lot 54 is 99.33 X 266.77 X 132 X 234.38

Annual Taxes: Summer $16.99 & Winter $45.00

Property Owner’s Association (POA) dues: $160.00 per year

Utilities: Unimproved lots with power in area. Access to water and sewer is done through a well and septic system.

Roads: Road access available

Camping: Bring your camper along and camp at the campground.

Satellite View of Lakes of the North

TERMS

You are bidding on the FULL PURCHASE PRICE of this auction. Upon completion of this auction, and final payment, the LAND WILL TRANSFER FREE AND CLEAR TO THE BUYER. There are no liens against this property. If you would like to visit the lot, please feel free to do so.

This is a CASH AUCTION. When submitting your bid, you must have funds on hand to complete the purchase. This is a speedy closing, and there is no time to arrange bank financing. THIS AUCTION IS FOR SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. Please do not bid if you will not fulfill your obligation! Any winning bidders who do not close will be reported to eBay for buyer misconduct. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask prior to conclusion of the auction 616.893.7815. I am unavailable Sunday, please ask questions prior to this date. Thank you

$300 non-refundable earnest money deposit in the form of a certified check, or money order via overnight delivery service, or bank wire transfer is required within 24 hours. If the seller has not received funds or heard from the purchaser within this period, the transaction will be considered void, and buyer misconduct will be reported to eBay.

Closing of this transaction is within 20 days after the auction ends. The balance due must be sent within 10 days via cashiers check or money order on or before the closing date. The balance due is equal to the final sales price, less the $300 earnest money deposit.

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