5084 N Birch Ave

Welcome to your Northern Michigan lakefront retreat on beautiful all-sports Ford Lake! Situated on 118 feet of Sandy frontage and spanning .79 acres, this exceptional property offers nearly 2,900 finished square feet with 3 bedrooms + den w/sleeping accommodations, 3.5 baths, and breathtaking lake views throughout. Designed for year-round enjoyment and entertaining, the home features a walkout lower level with expansive windows overlooking the water, filling the space with natural light and stunning views. Step outside to two brand-new composite decks with modern glass railings, creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining guests. The spacious yard is ideal for games, bonfires, and enjoying the shade of mature trees during warm summer days. The updated kitchen showcases quartz countertops and premium appliances including an induction cooktop with retractable vent, convection oven, convection microwave, wine fridge, refrigerator, and 3-drawer dishwasher. Recent updates and features include new windows and doors, tankless water heater, new furnace, lower-level flooring, whole-house Generac generator, Volt car charger, upgraded electrical panel in the garage, Hunter Douglas motorized blinds, Sonos whole-home sound system, Brilliant smart lighting controls, and SimpliSafe security system with water, smoke, carbon, glass break, and entry sensors. The property also includes a 2-car detached garage with a loft space complete with portable AC, mini refrigerator, microwave, and furnishings—additional entertaining space— along with a 2nd garage, two docks and floating island ready for lake season. Ford Lake is a premier all-sports lake offering boating, fishing, jet skiing, and endless waterfront fun. Conveniently located near Ludington, Lake Michigan beaches, sand dunes, golf courses, skiing, and snowmobile trails, this property is perfectly suited as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or turnkey furnished short-term rental opportunity.