Description

Frankfort - MLS# 1946968
Rare opportunity to acquire a unique multi-building campus property in the heart of Northern Michigan, just minutes from Frankfort, Crystal Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Situated on approximately 3 private acres, the offering includes a 10-suite residential building totaling approximately 7,980 square feet and a separate 4-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse containing approximately 2,700 square feet. Together, the improvements create a highly flexible property suitable for a variety of residential, hospitality-related, and investment-oriented uses. The main building features ten private suites, spacious common gathering areas, dining facilities, commercial-style kitchen space, covered porches, caretaker accommodations, and supporting infrastructure. The farmhouse provides flexibility for owner occupancy, onsite management, employee housing, guest accommodations, or supplemental rental income. Each building is served by its own private well and septic system. Additional features include standby backup generator systems and extensive onsite infrastructure supporting year-round occupancy and operation. Since 1999, the property has been operated as Orchard House, a well-established residential community serving Northern Michigan. The property's unique layout and RP-5 zoning designation may support a variety of future uses, including residential care, lodging, retreat facilities, group housing, bed and breakfast operations, boarding house use, or other permitted and approved uses, subject to purchaser verification and governmental approvals. Ideally located near Frankfort, Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan beaches, Crystal Mountain Resort, and numerous year-round recreational amenities, this offering combines privacy, scale, flexibility, and long-term potential in one of Northern Michigan's most desirable destinations.