The Fleese Farm is an 80 acre farmstead in the heart of the County that for the past 28 years has been under the stewardship of a Leelanau resident who simply wished to preserve a timeless bit of agricultural heritage. Protected in 2020 with a perpetual conservation easement that shields the bulk of the land from development, it can still accommodate a variety of uses such as a CSA, vineyard and winery, or agri-tourism business and allows for a second farmstead building area on the eastern portion of the property. Though the house hasn’t had a resident in over 30 years, the buildings and fields have seen continuous use by area farmers growing hay, corn and rye. With the 40’x76’ timber frame barn and various other outbuildings, 65 tillable acres, wetlands on the eastern boundary that are teaming with wildlife and ephemeral stream that runs through the meadow just east of the barn, it has all the elements one might hope for in an idyllic farm property.

PRICE ADJUSTMENT! LIVE..PLAY..WORK in the heart of Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy a walkable community, where you are steps away from Empire Beach, Lake Michigan, the quaint and charming Village of Empire with shops, restaurants, banks, Hometown pharmacy, Munson Empire Family Medical Clinic and physical therapy specialists. Built in 2020 the home is move in ready and low maintenance. IMAGINE the activities just outside your door, biking/walking on the Heritage Trail, Empire Bluffs and Lake Michigan Beach, YES! you can walk for 20+ miles on the Lake Michigan beach shoreline that is within the National Lakeshore....boating, swimming, fishing, tennis or simply sitting in your favorite spot reading a great book. This is a special home to share with your family and friends for vacations or all year long. NO HOA or fees. Excellent potential income property. Property can be sold furnished if Buyer is interested. Loft space is currently being used as a family room but could be easily converted to a 3rd bedroom.