12823 S Honeybee Rd, Empire, MI 49630

A beautiful, brand new build in Empire! 12823 S Honeybee is located down a peaceful and tranquil road, tucked away on five acres of its own, while also remaining convenient to downtown Empire, Glen Arbor, and Traverse City. This brand new home, built in 2025, is nestled perfectly amongst towering trees, adjacent to horseback riding trails, ATV trails, hiking trails, and abundant nature bordering the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Small, charming towns, the Lake Michigan shoreline, Glen Lake, Lime Lake, Little Traverse Lake and more are also within an easy drive. This property is the ideal, centrally located jumping off point for any outdoor activity you can imagine in Leelanau County! With 1,350 square feet, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a three car, insulated garage, central heat and air, and no neighborhood restrictions (only a road maintenance agreement), within reason, the sky is the limit! Build a pole barn or another outbuilding, create a garden, have chickens running about, or even install a pickleball court! This space is ideal for those looking for a wooded northern retreat with all the modern amenities and creature comforts one could desire, enough so that it would also make an ideal home year-round! The landscaping and outdoor possibilities are also endless - a stone firepit, rocking chairs on the front porch, wood posts near the entry, a graceful walkway pergola - just use your imagination! Other beautiful and notable features included 9 foot ceilings to provide an airy, breathable feel throughout, a convenient and cozy electric fireplace, large pantry in the kitchen, space for a dining table, alcove for a mudroom off the garage, double sinks in the primary bathroom, and all utilities accessible from the garage! Low maintenance, one floor living at its finest! Don't miss out on this opportunity to curate the life you've been seeking in the playground of Leelanau County!