12246 S Newman Road

Four acres in Leelanau County, a ranch-style layout, and a setting that gives you room to do your own thing. This 4 bed/2.5 bath home is tucked along a quiet road just off M-72 West, offering a mostly level, high-and-dry parcel with plenty of sunshine and a mature mix of trees, from blue spruce and flowering pear to evergreens and hardwoods. The west-facing deck opens to a spacious backyard with established landscaping and room to grow a serious garden. There's also a dedicated workshop or art studio and a garden shed for extra storage. Inside, the open-concept main level features built-in bookcases, an island kitchen with generous storage, and a sit-down bar. Downstairs, the finished walkout level adds a comfortable family room and two bedrooms, including one that could easily pull double duty as a home office. Set halfway between Traverse City and Empire, you're within an easy drive of 10-15 minutes to Bohemia Beach, Palmer Woods, and Glen Arbor, as well as trails, parks, lakes, shopping, and Leelanau wine country.