21145 Rivendell Trl, Houghton, MI 49931

Trailside with a country setting on 6.56+/- acres and a beautiful log style home! The warmth of this home created by the log finishing and cozy rooms is wonderful. The direct access to the ski and nature recreational trail systems it connects to is awesome AND not an opportunity to comes along every day! The location itself is in close proximity to the City of Houghton conveniences, schools and Michigan Tech's campus. The property's 6.56+/- acres lie both in Portage Township and the City of Houghton. The Michigan Tech trail system is fabulous for hiking, biking and has groomed winter skiing. The home's floor plan on the main level includes open dining room and kitchen with breakfast bar, office, living room with 2 sided fireplace shared with the foyer, family room, pantry, mudroom with built-in storage cubbies, two half baths located with one conveniently for guests and one near the mudroom and an alcove off of living room with built in bookshelves. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms including the efficient master suite with soaking tub/shower, laundry room and additional family/bonus room. The lower level has a pool with a very practical design including a 19 yard lane for doing laps and 3/4 bathroom. For the outdoor life there is a back deck, fenced in garden area, flower gardens, lilac bushes, berries, pear trees and 16x16 tree cabin with loft & 16x16 deck built 14' above ground & around tree are all bonuses. Other features include ceramic & slate flooring, log siding (interior and exterior), partially paved driveway, cultured stone, kitchen with tiled counters and decorative Italian tiled backsplash. The attached garage has a heated workshop with in-floor heat. The detached garage is insulated and has propane heat. Enjoy all four of the Copper Country's beautiful seasons in this beautiful setting AND the ability to ski, bike or explore from your front door to miles of trails starting at the Portage Loop, to enjoy exercise and all that nature has to offer. Deer have been known to run through the yard as well! This home was featured in Country's Best Log Homes in 3/2001. Five zoned heating system (pool, pool room, workshop, bonus room, water maker). Forced air heat in main portion of the home. Pool is 5' deep in the middle. Seller has used DSL internet service & satellite TV. Cable not to property but may be available along Pilgrim Rd. Log siding info: Red pine. Exterior walls are 2X6 framing. The logs are thicker on the outside than on the inside. Trail info: www. sportsrec. mtu. edu/images/stories/trail/PDF/techtrails2012complete. pdf