232 Mcmaster Rd, Skandia, MI 49885

Description

Welcome to 232 McMaster Rd, a very well cared for, neat as a pin, 30-acre homestead in Skandia, just 20 miles from downtown Marquette. This property is a nature lover's paradise, featuring the serene flow of McMaster Creek running through the property and your own Oxbow in the spring, providing excellent fishing and wildlife opportunities. McMaster Creek serves as a direct tributary to the West Branch of the Whitefish River and is a designated coldwater Type 1 trout stream... fish for Brookies and Brown trout right out your back door! There is a high, dry, and flat area behind the pole building that could provide nearly 4 acres for pasture, or build your new home there eventually while living in the current home! Inside enjoy the comforts of the beautifully updated 1992 Artcraft home. With engineered hickory floors, stylish marble vanities, and custom maple millwork, this residence has a ton of updates and is move-in ready. Both baths have been updated 2026, and fresh paint throughout. The newly stained front porch welcomes you in, and newly stained back deck invites you to relax and take a breather, while the screened in porch creates the perfect retreat for summertime entertaining. At the heart of this property is the impressive pole building, a "Crown Jewel” built in 2010, with it’s massive 6,500-square-foot footprint and featuring 6-inch reinforced concrete poured foundation, professional spray foam insulation, rough-in plumbing/sewer, and dedicated ceiling heat piping, making it ideal for hobbies, storage, or even a home-based business? With 220 electric, 16 foot ceiling, and five bay doors, two of which are 12'x14', this versatile space opens up endless possibilities. The land also offers agricultural potential, with space for livestock or crops, complemented by a thriving apple orchard featuring ten+ established, fruit-bearing trees. Forage for edible mushrooms, take in the beautiful White Trillium on forest floor in Spring, watch White-Tail Deer graze and Turkeys ground feed, walk your land with Wild Bergamot, Black-eyed Susan, Daisy Fleabane, and Milkweed attracting Monarchs and other pollinators. No chemicals used in last 20+ years. Feed the birds - Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, Chickadees, Goldfinch, Nuthatch, Vireo, Grouse, Woodcock, Sandhill Cranes, Warblers, and even Tanager and Indigo Buntings common! You can truly embrace a homesteading lifestyle here, with the capability to live off grid using the reliable 22 KW Generac generator but still enjoy modern conveniences such as the high-speed TDS internet. The good food at A&M Cafe and DeVooghts General Store and Farmer’s Market are all less than 10 miles down the road! And Trail #8 is just 2 miles away, down Lawson Rd. This property is not just a home; it’s a lifestyle. Experience the peace of rural living while enjoying the benefits of nearby amenities and outdoor adventures. Schedule your visit to 232 McMaster Rd today and envision your future in this extraordinary country setting.