Stitt Family Ranch Hesperia
This exceptional 74 acre family owned ranch since 1987 features a post and beam home built by Great Lakes Barn Restoration the owners. Private setting overlooking the 1 acre spring fed pond w/3 aerators. Impressive views in every direction! 54 acres of rolling hardwoods with 7 ridges, spring fed water flowing, cattail swales, native apple trees, a 7 acre alfalfa field with a 2 acre pasture in hardwoods.
"Pure Michigan 4 Season Recreation"
Land
The Stitt family have been stewards of their land since 1987. Ready for new owners to start their family legacy!
54 acres of rolling hardwoods and pines featuring 7 ridges with year-round spring fed water flowing.
Cattail swales, native apple trees and native grass bedding areas make for great deer hunting.
1 acre spring fed pond with 3 aerators.
7 acre alfalfa field and a 2 acre pasture with hardwoods on 3 sides.
Private setting and breathtaking v...
Private setting and breathtaking views in every direction.
Large private 80 acre properties for neighbors.
Improvements
Custom built post and beam home featuring 3,600 sq.ft. The main & upper levels are 2500 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, 1 baths.
Great room w/ wall of windows for sunrise views and french door to deck. Kitchen has oak cabinets, oak flooring, all newer appliances and Kitchen Queen wood burning cook stove. Knotty pine ceiling.
The master bedroom is 31 x 18, finished in oak and knotty pine. Slider to balcony for sunset views.
The bedroom on the 2nd level is 28 x 21 with a balcony for sunset views.
The lower level walkout is 1152 sq.ft. with full living quarters w/entry and french doors to patio.
The garage is 24 x 32 with hot & cold faucets. Convenient firewood storage room for the wood stoves.
Large decks on the main level and a patio off the lower level.
The 1858 Barn is 40 x 30 w/loft plus a 40 x 16 addition. *originally built in 1858, 1st barn in Newaygo County.
Hand-Hewn beams and timbers. The owners reclaimed the 1858 barn and rebuilt it in 1990.
Commercial welder set up as generator to house. Industrial air compressor built in. Water faucet & Elect. 1 ton hoist.
Red barn is 32 x 48 w/ 2nd story, built in 1987 with Hand-Hewn beams, timbers and block wall foundation.
Recreation
This property and the West Central Michigan area is an outdoor recreation paradise for all 4 Seasons.
Strong whitetail deer and turkey hunting. Excellent bedding areas. The neighbor has 40+ acre field planted in corn.
Salmon & Steelhead fishing on the White River and world class Salmon & Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River.
Lake Michigan is 27 miles to Hart. Silver Lake Sand Dunes 34 miles. Pentwater 39 miles.
Manistee National Forest has designated motorcycle & ATV trails. Designated trails for biking, hiking and cross country snow skiing.
3 highly rated golf courses close by. Driving range 2 miles away.
Agriculture
The Stitt’s raised 20 to 30 long horned cattle for several years. Fences are in good shape.
The lush alphalfa field is 7 acres +/-
The 2 acre+/- pasture is surrounded by hardwoods on 3 sides and borders the hay field.
Cattail swales, native apple trees and native grass areas are lush.
Region & Climate
West Central Michigan with 4 distinct seasons.
Location
Hesperia 3.6 miles. Fremont 8.5 miles. Newaygo is 19 miles.
Lake Michigan, Hart is 27 miles. Silver Lake Sand Dunes 34 miles. Pentwater 39 miles.
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Located on highway M-20, East of Hesperia 3.6 miles.