This is a lovely "up-north-where-its-safe" home with spectacular views of sunrises, sunsets, lakes, ski slopes and countryside. With low taxes located just outside the city, this customized and well-insulated home sits on a large 1.1 acre lot on a quiet, county-maintained cul-de-sac, with comparable homes in a desirable association. Main-floor-living includes a natural gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, carpet, thermal windows and french doors, 5 lighted Concord ceiling fans, oak Merillat kitchen cabinets with built-in microwave oven, laundry room, mud entry, and oak woodwork throughout. All appliances included. For growing families, another 1600 square feet of living space may be added by finishing the 13-block full/dry basement. Large patio deck and gorgeous professional landscaping with circle drive offers curb-appeal. Plus, a three-car attached garage protects all your toys.   Recent Updates: One garage door was heightened to 8'6" to accomodate a small motorhome or large boat with new door openers installed on both garage doors. Living room, entry, stairway, hallway, kitchen/dining, and rear entry professionally painted with two coats, including ceilings. Interior and exterior of front door, and interior rear door professionally painted to match interior oak woodwork.    Note:  Showings are by appointment only. If you have a home you must sell first, please do that.  No contingency offers will be accepted.  Please do not make an appointment unless you are pre-approved for financing and are serious about buying.    Directions: Travel US-31 North through Petoskey, stay on US-31 N. past M-119 for 1/4 mile; turn right onto Pickerel Lake Rd. at yellow blinking light; go 1-1/2 miles and turn right onto Fletcher Rd.; then turn right at the next street which is Country View Rd. - 4th house on the right.