8869 E Hawley Rd Hesperia, MI 49421

The White River Retreat features over 1600 feet of prime gravel bed river frontage that offers world class fly fishing for Steelhead, Salmon and Brown Trout. The 3 BR, 2 BA home custom built in 1994, features open dining and living areas to enjoy the beautiful River and Backyard wildlife views of this exceptional 40 acre property. The owners have passionately developed and cared for since 1985. This is a Pure Michigan recreation paradise! This 40 acre property offers 1/4 Mile + of natural rapids that make for prime spawning gravel beds. The river frontage is all walkable to enjoy fishing from the shoreline. Continuing upstream with the wooded frontage all the way to the Hawley Road bridge and to the paved driveway it offers unmatched privacy. This is a special river property! The strong spring fed artesian well feeds the house and side yard pond. Nice trails throughout the property with two hunting blinds and four ladder stands that are ready to hunt. Comfortable Riverfront Living at its Finest. The owners purchased the property with the original homestead in 1985, they built their custom 2,100 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath dream home in 1994. The dining and living rooms have window walls and vaulted pine ceilings. The master suite has a French door offering beautiful river views and a large deck to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river. The attached 2 car finished garage and the 24 x 32 pole building are great amenities. A covered carport on a concrete slab allows for additional covered storage. The riverbank shed is a finished room with a sliding glass door to experience the sights and sounds of Mother Nature. The artesian well supplies the water to the pump supplying the house. The roof shingles just replaced 2 years ago, natural gas forced air heat, central air and all mechanicals are in great. condition. Satellite TV and internet available. Nice blacktop driveway coming in from Hawley Road. This is a West Michigan Four Season Riverfront Retreat Paradise! Exceptional Steelhead, Salmon, Rainbow & Brown Trout fishing along with whitetail deer and turkey hunting at it's finest! This White River stretch is exceptional for fly fishing for the Spring Steelhead and the Fall Salmon. Beautiful native brown and rainbow trout can be fished all season long. Located about 2 miles downstream from the dam at Hesperia. The ultimate property for the outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a drift boat ride, kayaking or canoeing on one of West Michigan's Premier Rivers. Several inland lakes, ORV and snowmobile trails are located within Oceana County. This area is a Recreation Mecca offering year-round outdoor opportunities here or within a short drive in any direction. Located in the Midwest Region of Michigan, the temperature in Hesperia varies between a low of 14F and a high of 81F. The city also experiences an annual precipitation of 37 inches of rain and a snowfall of 71 inches. In Hesperia, the humidity level remains comfortable throughout the summer, providing a pleasant climate and four distinct seasons for the outdoor enthusiasts. The picturesque community of Hesperia is situated on the border of Oceana and Newaygo Counties, along the beautiful White River, where below the Hesperia Dam where you will experience some of the best salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout fishingin Michigan. Hesperia's past is rich with the history of the Mojave Indian Tribe, Spanish settlers and the westward travelers of the Mormon Trail. The first major turning point in present day Hesperia occurred in 1885, when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks were completed. Hesperia offers small town shopping options such as Ed's Orchard Grocery Store, gas stations, restaurants, Hesperia Sport Fishing Shop, Corwell Health Family Hospital and the EMS and Fire Dept. Fremont with big store shopping is 12 miles east. Lake Michigan at Rothbury is 25 minutes away and Silver Lake Sand Dunes is 32 minutes. Grand Rapids is 60 miles south of Hesperia.