I
n the Upper Peninsula's untouched wilderness, a rare gem has emerged: Gray Stone Manor. This majestic estate is a true Northern Michigan hunting ranch, where luxury meets adventure and serenity. Nestled on 80 private acres at 8050 E. Sand Ridge Rd., this masterpiece is listed for $1.2 million through Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors - Cedarville, with real estate agent Ted Ottaway.

    Imagine waking up to the sounds of nature, surrounded by towering hardwoods and a planted red pine forest. The property's unique setting offers endless opportunities for exploration, from horseback riding to snowmobiling and ATV adventures. With 1,500 acres of state land adjacent to the estate, you'll have access to pre-existing trails that crisscross the diverse ecology of this breathtaking region.

    Gray Stone Manor is designed to be a luxury hunting camp, but it's so much more than that. The main home boasts three bedrooms, while the carriage house offers two additional bedrooms plus a loft. Both structures feature exquisite craftsmanship, with intricately constructed stone exteriors, vaulted living rooms, and floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplaces. Rosewood flooring, maple window frames, and artisan-made metal stairway railings add to the estate's luxurious feel.

    The property's pièce de résistance is its stunning natural setting. A three-acre clearing attracts a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, bear, fox, turkey, and ruffed grouse. The custom fire pit is the perfect spot for family gatherings at sunset, while the state-maintained snow and ATV trail along the southern border offers endless possibilities for adventure.

    Despite its remote location, Gray Stone Manor is surprisingly accessible. It's just a 20-minute drive from the quaint shorefront communities of Cedarville and Hessel, and only 25 minutes from the Chippewa International Airport. With shops, restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and other services nearby, you'll have everything you need to live comfortably in this wilderness paradise.

    As Ottaway notes, "This is like a trail paradise. You have the state snowmobile trail that brushes up against the southwest side of the property, seasonal roads, unmarked trails for a 20-mile radius, that are perfect for horseback riding, snowmobiles or ATVs." With its unique blend of luxury and adventure, Gray Stone Manor is the ultimate wilderness retreat.