PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Create your own Northern Michigan equestrian estate on 50.20 acres of productive tillable land in beautiful Leelanau County. Comprised of two separate approximately 25-acre parcels, each with its own existing well, this expansive property provides a remarkable blank canvas for a custom home, barn and stable complex, fenced pastures and paddocks, riding areas, hay production or continued agricultural use. For equestrian buyers, the location is particularly compelling. The property is conveniently located near Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Trail, an extensive equestrian and hiking trail system beginning in Empire near Lake Michigan and extending across the state. Primarily used by horseback riders, the system includes multiple equestrian trail camps along its route. The official Michigan DNR trail map identifies Plowman Road within the western Empire/Garey Lake section of the trail system. The productive tillable acreage offers flexibility for pasture, hay production, farming or future development. The property is currently enrolled in the Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption, providing an opportunity for reduced property taxes for a buyer who continues to meet applicable agricultural requirements. For buyers envisioning a complete Northern Michigan equestrian retreat, an exceptional log home on 11.68 acres with approximately 1,400 feet of private frontage on Courson Lake is also offered separately just 3.5 miles away. The lake property includes a substantial main residence, detached garage/workshop and guest accommodations. Together, the two properties offer the rare opportunity to pair private lakefront living with more than 50 acres available to create a custom equestrian facility—all within convenient reach of the Shore-to-Shore trail system.

DETAILS

Home Features

• Two existing wells are already in place, providing a great starting point for your future home, barn, and equestrian facilities.

Lot Features

• 50.20 acres of productive tillable land
• Two separate approximately 25-acre parcels
• Existing well on each parcel
• Electricity on each parcel
• Potential for future home, barn and equestrian facilities
• Ample acreage for fenced pastures and paddocks
• Potential for hay production and continued agricultural use
• Flexibility for farming, equestrian or recreational use
• Beautiful Leelanau County location
• Near Michigan's Shore-to-Shore equestrian trail system
• Additional private lakefront residence available separately approximately 3.5 miles away

Horse Facility Features

• A rare opportunity for the equestrian buyer who wants to design a facility around their own needs rather than inherit someone else's layout. With 50.20 acres of productive land divided into two approximately 25-acre parcels—each with its own existing well—the property offers substantial flexibility for future barns and stables, fenced pastures, paddocks, riding areas, hay production and a residence.
• The property's proximity to Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Trail further distinguishes the acreage. Beginning in nearby Empire, the trail system is primarily used by horseback riders and is supported by equestrian trail camps throughout the route. Nearby Garey Lake Trail Camp is specifically designed for equestrian campers using the Shore-to-Shore Trail.
• Pair the acreage with the separately available Courson Lake property approximately 3.5 miles away to create a distinctive Northern Michigan equestrian retreat combining expansive horse property with private lakefront living and guest accommodations.