3485 12 Mile Rd NW Sparta, MI 49345

Paradise found--stunning custom executive retreat on 64.61 acres in ''The Ridge,'' a renowned agricultural mecca. Unique property offerings many options --gentleman farming, hunting, trail riding, operating an event venue, or living in optimum privacy. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath walkout features open floor plan, well-equipped kitchen with massive center island, main-floor master suite with deluxe bath, den/2nd bedroom, office with built-ins, laundry with sewing station and wrapping cupboard, guest bath, mudroom. Lower level includes family room, kitchenette, media room (projector/screen/surround sound), 3 bedrooms, large bath with double sinks and make-up station. 5th bedroom and full bath above heated 3-stall garage. Enjoy views of in-ground pool and property from large 3-season room. Soak up the sun around the 40' x 20' heated cement free-form pool which features depths up to 9'-12', stone waterfall which doubles as a diving platform, and large shallow area, perfect for sun-bathing and little ones plus surrounding patio. The pool was installed by Acme Pools and has been professionally maintained.

The 80' x 40' pole barn is wired for 220 and has three large doors that will fit most anything. Large storage with built in heavy-duty shelves plus workshop and loft and storage above. The pole barn includes 826 sq. ft. guest quarters which is ideal for visitors or on-site staff and features in-floor heat, full kitchen, living/sleeping area, and bath plus custom cabinets made for storing fishing tackle, along with 12-foot long work station with work lights.

Dog owners will appreciate the dedicated indoor space in the lower level of the house which includes a "doggie" door and bath station.

The property has wildlife galore including deer, fox, turkeys, and owls and has two elevated blinds that can be used for gun, bow and cross bow. Large deer and turkey populations that won't disappoint. Plenty of does and have taken a 6-12 point buck each year. The property has been developed for deer hunting with hunting lanes that have been cleared and are mowed all summer. One food plot has been planted for this season, and there are several more areas cleared and ready to be turned into food plots. Land offers large sections of woods and some low land, swampy areas that are filled with deer paths.

The land is perfect for an organic farm and has had flowers, pumpkins, squash, raspberries, asparagus and vegetable grown organically the past few years. There is 50' of black and red raspberries bushes planted and now mature and in full production that ripen the first few weeks of July. 50' of asparagus plantings including green and purple varieties. Two bees hives come with the property and will be ready to harvest honey this fall. Property also includes a chicken coop. The south 10-12 acres of the property are leased to a local farmer for a nominal amount.

Beautiful historic 110-year-old barn in good shape. Plenty of storage and possible to refurbish and turn into a wedding barn. New windows throughout to keep animals and weather out. Barn was painted two years ago along with sealing of the roof.

This property represents a unique life-style opportunity in a quiet and private setting, yet is less than 20 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids.