8457 Bentley Lake Rd Pinckney, MI 48169

Welcome Deer and Duck Hunters! This 15-acre property in Livingston County is in prime whitetail country. The property is adjacent to over 900 acres of non-motorized public land that significantly expands the footprint of this unique property and offers endless outdoor opportunities. This area has produced many trophy whitetails over the years! Note - the property is considered a wetland area and not buildable. Seller is open to a Land Contract!

Land

The property consists primarily of lower lying marshland, swamp and cattail swales that are loaded with lush native grasses and vegetation making this a wildlife paradise! There are 2 higher ground small islands on the property that the deer frequent at all times of the day. The larger of the two islands on the west central side of the property has multiple thriving apple trees that attract many deer to this part of the property. There is also a marshy wetland pond area in the south-central part of the property that attracts all kinds of waterfowl and makes for great duck hunting. The vibrant Honey Creek, which is part of the Huron River Watershed, flows through the middle of the property and there’s another spring fed creek that runs along the north side of the property where northern pike have been spotted.



Improvements

The property has a very comfortable quality elevated Tri Pod Tower Stand with sliding windows located on the higher ground island on the west central side of the property. There is an elevated Box Blind with windows in the northeast part of the property. There’s a homemade waterfowl blind overlooking the pond area for duck hunting. There are also 2 tree stands on the front island and 2 additional stands on the island towards the back of the property. All of these stands stay with the property! The owner has planted multiple apple trees on the larger island that consistently produces quality apples which attract deer at all times of the day.


Recreation

The property is naturally loaded with wildlife, namely deer, ducks and turkey along with many species of wild birds that frequent the property. Trail Cameras have produced pictures of the previous State Record Buck (crossbow) that was frequenting the property! An outdoorsman’s dream and the perfect place to deer hunt, waterfowl hunt, turkey hunt, trapping or just view the abundance of wildlife that make this property their home.
The property is right next door to the award-winning Timber Trace Golf Course which is described as Livingston County’s premier golf course. Timber Trace is built on 460 acres and known for its natural beauty including majestic stands of tall pines and hard woods.
Take advantage of over 900 acres of spectacular public land that is adjacent to this property. This public land consists of heavily wooded hilly terrain, lush marshland, cedar swamps and is home to a hidden gem known as Duck Lake. This secluded spring fed 12-acre lake offers very good bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and crappie fishing.
There are endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast with the close proximity of this large tract of nearby public land including, hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. Wintertime brings even more fun including snow shoeing, cross country skiing and ice fishing.


History

Pinckney is a village in Putnam Township in Livingston County. The population was 2,415 at the 2020 census. Among the first American pioneers in the area around Pinckney were William Kirkland and his family, who moved from New York in the late 1820s. Kirkland named the community after his brother, Charles Pinckney Kirkland. Platted in 1837, Pinckney was incorporated as a village in 1883.


Location

The property is located 2.5 miles N.W. of Pinckney.
14.5 Mile S.W. of the city of Brighton.
17 miles South of the city of Howell.
Approximately 45 minutes from the Metro Detroit area.