23521, Struwin, Battle Creek, MI, 49017

Discover self-sufficient living with modern amenities on this meticulously groomed 8.6-acre property. Enjoy berries, fruit trees, a garden, and the potential for hobby farming. The barndominium home, designed for low maintenance and energy efficiency, boasts over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space with large bedrooms, an open floor plan, and level floors extending to the outside. The incredible views and luxurious master bedroom ensuite add to the charm, while two secondary bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. This unique, custom home is ready to produce fruit for years to come. Don't miss out—schedule your showing today! ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMESTEAD - 4BR, 3BA, 2400 sq ft, attached 2 car (extra 576 sqft) finished garage sitting on just under 9 acres. Huge open floor plan, BEAUTIFUL country views! Master BR & BA is a luxurious suite & feels like vacation - has 2 showers w/benches, separate tub, toilet room, large sink & vanity area. Closet is more of a dressing room - equipped w/"His & Hers" sides, built-in dressers, spacious for hanging clothes & impeccable amount of shelves/shoe cubbies. Each BR has spacious walk-in closets. 2 of the BRs are connected w/a "Jack & Jill" bathroom. Single level house on a slab, no basement & ONLY 3 years new. A large portion of construction cost was for insulation - walls/ceilings to double code R-value. Winter natural gas bill for heating entire 2976 sqft, incl. hot H2O, stove, & dryer, all on natural gas, is under $70/month. Backed up w/22kw natural gas generator! House is set to receive solar/wind back up power systems & approx. $80k solar panel investment will make it a NET ZERO home. Wind is the best resource to harvest here.

Home is a rustic cabin/cottage/country feel w/industrial touches. PLENTY of natural wood like hickory cabinets, adder solid doors & knotty pine trim w/wrought iron & steel finishes. Your dream kitchen is here w/LOTS of counters (prep counter, buffet, bar top, & more) designed for food prep, canning, entertaining & for clean up too! 5 top burner stove w/griddle, industrial hood & 2 ovens. All NEW stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances w/TWO dishwashers!
APPLIANCES include: Microwave. Dishwashers. Stove w/hood. Double door refrigerator, ice maker, H2O dispenser w/freezer drawer below. Energy efficient LG washer/dryer - ALL stainless steel. Laundry sink in laundry area w/more cabinets/counters. Garage has 2 freezers & full size refrigerator also.
MECHANICALS: 2-zone furnace system w/programmable thermostats, 50gal gas H2O heater, well system set up for additional exterior feeds, H2O softener system, 320awg fed panel w/200amp panel (capability to add another 200amp panel for an accessory building). An exterior 100amp panel out back (prep for exterior lights, plugs, pool install). Natural gas piped out back for direct connect to a grill. Installed access sleeves to receive/send out more power lines.
OUTSIDE: Square shaped property 250' off the road. 26' wide driveway going to property w/huge gravel drive - enough parking for 40+ cars! There's 4 houses in front along the road. Good neighbors. Surrounded by woods/hay fields. Property has fence on 2 lines & trees on the other 2. Site is prepared for a 40x60 barn & lean-to area. A semi trailer is used as a shed w/a lean-to. A pallet project is almost finished & will serve as a kids playhouse. Chicken coop w/fenced in run for free roaming, a dozen egg laying hens & rooster included. A huge compost box, fenced in 60x60 garden area, dog run w/animal shed & kennels for breeding dogs/raising chickens (wire is laid for 100amp panel). H2O hydrant to water garden & chickens/animals. Fenced area for 5k sq ft corn (chicken feed). Outhouse conveniently located next to these areas. Orchard w/27 trees & variety of fruit: peaches, cherries, plums, pears, & 3 types of apples. 20 blueberry bushes & 3 grape vines. Mulberry tree, wild black raspberries, & blackberries in abundance (300-500+ lbs/year) & several walnut trees. Ornamental trees have been planted. Large fire pit area set up for entertainment w/lots of natural seating.
AMENITITES include: new 60"ZT lawn mower (60 hours). King size sleep number bed. 6 TV's. Gardening equip. Small greenhouse materials. Plenty of room for more development if you desire livestock or horses.
Located in Pennfield school district, on a paved road, little traffic. About 3mi from nearest gas station/grocery store, 8mi to downtown, 16mi to the nearest shopping area w/all the box stores.