7699 Benzie Highway, Benzonia, MI 49616

This sale includes 8.5 acres featuring a historic gambrel barn constructed with timber framing, hand-hewn mortise and tenon joinery, and oak pegs. The structure has been preserved and key foundational work has been completed, including a restored stone foundation, a new AdvanTech engineered subfloor, freshly poured garage floors, and insulated basement floors. A newly installed gravel driveway supports site access. Architectural plans are available for a 3-4 bedroom, 3.5-bath residence spanning three levels, including a walkout lower level and an elevated main living area, though the seller notes the plans are optional and the structure and site can support multiple approaches.

The property is located in Joyfield Township near Benzie County amenities and destinations, including Crystal Lake, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, Crystal Mountain, and downtown Frankfort. The setting combines hardwood forest with open pasture, providing usable land while maintaining privacy. The listing also notes Joyfield Township is generally less restrictive than nearby areas, but buyers should verify their intended use with the township.

For buyers looking to shape the end result, this is a project site with an established starting point rather than a finished home. The acreage and mixed terrain can accommodate different ways to use the land alongside the barn structure, whether planning a primary residence, seasonal home, or a mixed-use concept, subject to township approval. Showings are by appointment only, and neighboring properties should be respected.