What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The cleanest air in the lower 48 states, due to the combination of the waterfront location, lack of industry and distance from large urban areas.
No carpeting.
Built 10 years ago - so no outgassing, yet feels brand new since the (original) owners only use the house 4 weeks a year. They don't smoke and don't have pets. The inside has not been re-painted yet looks brand new.
No forced air ducts. The cool breezes off the lake eliminate the need for air conditioning while the radiant (non-electric) floor heat always keeps you warm.
Full dry basement.
Multiple sky lights and windows facing all four directions keep the house cheerful and filled with sunshine; no need to turn on the lights on cloudy days.Property Description
Rare lake-front contemporary with open floor plan, multiple sky lights and vaulted ceilings. Your own private beach on Lake Superior, the cleanest of the 5 Great Lakes. The first floor master suite also has vaulted ceilings as well as a private deck and walk-in closet. The master bath has an oversized tub and glass brick shower. The other three bedrooms have a bathroom en suite. There are dozens of zero VOC sycamore Neff cabinets throughout the house. All levels have double glazed Marvin windows. The kitchen has a dining area, stainless steel appliances, two ovens, an electric stove with an exhaust hood and Brazilian Blue granite counters. There are ceramic tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms while all other flooring in the rest of the house is oak. Double french doors lead from the great room, dining room and master bedroom to the private beach. There is a wood burning fireplace in the great room. The washer and dryer are on the first floor. On the ground level, there is a Mud room and two 2 car garages. The propane boiler provides heat and hot water. Four people can shower simultaneously and the hot water won't run out. All outside stairs and the master bedroom porch are Trex. The land is mostly wooded and has wild blueberries (never sprayed). The property is low maintainance--no lawn to mow, no gutters to clear, no furnace filters to change, no ducts to clean, no water softening (and having to add bags of salt) needed. It is perfect for entertaining or simply getting away from it all, the ultimate healing retreat.
Neighborhood Description
Superior Dunes is a gated community 8.5 miles east of Grand Marais, Michigan. There are 17 other houses. There is a property owners association which meets once a year in August. Dues are $750 a year which includes snowplowing the private road.Market Area
Grand Marais, MI is an unincorporated community Alger County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The town has a grocery store, restaurants, post office, bank, hardware store, motel, gas station and summer farmers market among other offerings. The local area offers plenty of opportunties for hiking, hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, biking, camping and ATV's. Marquette, MI is an hour and a half away.School District
Grand Marais is part of the Burt Township school district which has a K-12 school with a low student to teacher ratio.Community
The house is located in Superior Dunes, a gated community. The neighbors are friendly and trustworthy, mostly second home owners. Many are retired or semi-retired, but there are also some families with children.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 4 |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
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