Prestigious Harbor Refuge Lakefront Home

$1,480,000

Property Description

MICHIGAN WATERFRONT HOME FOR SALE! Nestled along the pristine shores of Lake Superior, this exceptional Seven Bedroom,Three Bath Home offers luxurious lakeside living in a setting of deep historical roots and natural beauty. Beach lovers will treasureaccess to the soft sands and crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and sunbathing right at the front door! Imagine waking eachmorning to the gentle sounds of Lake Superior's waves lapping against the shoreline. Just stroll from your door and you are at the BigBay Harbor of Refuge with its protective break wall, 275' sheet pile and concrete mooring with water and power at each slip, a boatlaunch, and harbormaster services - perfect for the avid boater or fishing enthusiast. Your new address places you just outside thecharming unincorporated community of Big Bay in northern Marquette County, where History lives and breathes. In the evening you cansit by the grill for perfect sunset cookouts! The property also features an outdoor wood furnace and a reliable backup generator systemthat activates automatically during power outagesboth valuable amenities included with the sale. The property sits within an area richin cultural heritage, where local Native American tribes thrived. Visit Burns Cabin to discover the area's Native American heritage datingback to the 1600s, when local tribes used the protected barrier beach for trading wild rice and cranberries cultivated here centuries ago.Beginning as a lumber town in 1875 the Village rose to prominence when Henry Ford purchased and revitalized it in 1943. Ford's visiontransformed this charming lakeside community into both a business hub for his automobile empire and a personal retreat where he andhis wife Clara would entertain friends and executives. Ford watched his sawmill from his hotel balconya sawmill that initiallymanufactured the nation's bowling pins and later produced wooden panels for Ford's iconic Woody Wagons. The iconic Thunder Bay Innwhere Henry Ford once held court in Room 201, still bears his name today. Film enthusiasts will recognize Big Bay as the filminglocation for the classic "Anatomy of a Murder" (1959), with scenes shot at the Thunder Bay Inn, Big Bay Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast,and the Lumberjack Tavernsite of the real 1952 crime that inspired the film. Community amenities include the nearby Bay Cliff HealthCamp, a year-round, non-profit wellness facility serving children and adults with physical disabilities. Located 28 miles northwest ofMarquette, this property balances peaceful seclusion with reasonable access to larger community amenities. Whether you're seeking apermanent residence or a spectacular vacation retreat, this Big Bay property offers a lifestyle that combines luxury waterfront living withrich historical significancea legacy property in a setting that once captivated one of America's greatest industrialists and continues toenchant visitors today. Contact Us For Your Private Viewing Today!
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Property Information

Status

Active

Address

4030 W. Squaw Beach Road

City

Big Bay

Price

$1,480,000

Square Footage Range

0

Beds

7

Baths

2

Acreage

0.3

County

Marquette

School District

-

MLS Number

1260409

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Timothy Keohane