Gogebic County
2+ Miles Of Lake Superior Shoreline With Fabulous Views And Tremendous Building Potential
XXXX Maple Creek Road Ironwood, MI 49938
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Description
This premier 867± acre wilderness estate offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of the largest privately held Lake Superior waterfront properties, featuring over two miles of contiguous shoreline. The property represents an exceptional combination of size and absolute privacy, the unparalleled acreage delivers a memorable wilderness experience where, with no visible development across the horizon, each sunset feels like it belongs to you alone.
The property boasts tremendous views of the open lake. You will be able to see Grand Marais, MN, located 75 miles due north across the water, and Madeline Island, which sits just 25 miles to the west. By boat, find your way to Saxon Harbor, located a short 15 miles to the west. To the east is the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area. The Gogebic-Iron County Airport is only 8 miles south, flying to your new destination will be fast and enjoyable.
The entire region has a strong history of recreation, with people coming year after year to enjoy downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and ski jumping at local favorites like Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Blackjack Mountain and Snowriver Mountain Resort, Jackson Creek Summit and The Black River Basin. Trout streams, rivers, and lakes are found in all directions and there are a number of options for golfers. In winter, snowmobilers from the entire Midwest find their way to the UP, the trails are groomed and the local pubs and restaurants bustle. Snowshoeing and ice fishing bring others to the area, this is vacation country and there are never enough accommodations to handle the demand when conditions are perfect. The forest has been maintained by professionals to retain and build on its value, a continued flow of income potential lies within the 800+ acres of northern forest, with high quality maples being the predominant species.
Hunting has been very good here, pictures tell the stories of successes. Hunting continues to be a wonderful way to enjoy a large acreage property. You can expect to see deer, bear, turkeys, and grouse. You can expect to flush a number of grouse on any given walk, so grab your shotgun before you head out for the day. A property of this size has wildlife that rarely interacts with humans and, because of that alone, they can grow much larger and get much older. As you approach the lake on one of the internal roads, you cannot help but notice a small hunting cabin that has been used for many years as a getaway, the owner’s place to escape from a busy world. Find your way to the picnic table that overlooks the lake, sit and listen to the waves talking to you, then take a walk along the shore to skip a stone across the water, just as you did when you were a kid.
This place is magical, it will grab your heart on the very first visit. What you experience on a property like this is the peace that the explorers found, where the big woods ultimately ends at the shore of a huge body of water, a place where your imagination will run wild as you think about all of the possibilities. Think about having over 2 miles of absolutely pristine shoreline, over 800± acres of peaceful woods that hold tremendous value, an internal road system with graded and mowed roads, where the only hunter you will see is the person you brought with you.
Now consider the development potential of a property like this. Imagine a resort, custom-built to accommodate ATVs and snowmobiles, add kayak, canoe, and boat rentals, build condos and a private golf course. The region is in need of high-quality single- and multi-family housing, or rentals along the shore, each having its own perfect view, the possibilities are unlimited on a property of the size and quality. The airport is not far away, so getting your clients to your new destination will be easy, it is just 8 miles away.
Over two miles of continuous, walkable shoreline featuring a low-to-moderate, easy-sloping grade. Building your vacation retreat on these shores will provide easy access to the water in addition to a tremendous one-of-a-kind view. Direct access to some of the cleanest, clearest freshwater in North America, celebrated globally for its pure, untouched state. A virgin shoreline rich with treasure, where beachcombers will appreciate an abundance of Lake Superior agates, Yooperlites, and a fascinating variety of colorful, naturally polished stones shaped by centuries of wave action.
Over 800± acres of thriving, diverse timberland dominated by magnificent sugar maples and mixed hardwoods. A unique ecological and geographical asset, providing an extraordinary land-to-lake connection that marries a productive maple sugarbush opportunity with dramatic waterfront views.
Ultimate peace of mind secured by three high-quality gates designed for security and privacy. A well-maintained network of internal gravel roads winds through the timberland and provides easy access directly to the waterfront.
Tax benefits of the CFA-Positioned for maximum financial sustainability, 99% of the property is enrolled under the Commercial Forest Act (CFA) for substantial tax savings. The remaining 1% (approximately 5 non-CFA acres) is fully excluded from the program, offering the perfect, tax-optimized footprint to build a custom private lodge, family compound, or retreat. If you choose to remove some or all of the land from the program, based on your specific plan for the property, it can be done.
The property also features a fabulous, meticulously well-maintained network of internal roads. Gravel pits found within a short distance of the property provide the materials to keep the roads in great shape.
Please spend some time looking at the photos and maps, watch the video once more and then consider what this property can do for you and your family. A legacy property like this is a rare find. One with so many attributes and potential, one with such great access and infrastructure already in place is almost unheard of.
This property is jointly presented by Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC and Colliers. For the most accurate description of what this property can provide, be sure to contact the listing agents.
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Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl, Creek/Spring, Wetlands, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance
Details
- Over 2 miles of Lake Superior Shoreline
- Some of the best views on all of Lake Superior
- Tremendous building potential
- Miles and miles of well made gravel roads
- Mature timber all throughout the land, predominantly sugar maple and other hardwoods
- Property is enrolled in CFA for substantial tax savings
- Great deer, bear, grouse, turkey and woodcock hunting can be found here
- Truly experience what peace offers here
- Airport right in Ironwood
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