Property For Sale

If you enjoy solitude, relaxation, hiking, birdwatching, cross country skiing, snowshoeing or mountain biking this well may be one of the choicest properties in the upper midwest! Very private and quiet. Lots of wildlife including deer, moose, fox, birds including hawks and eagles. Yet only 3 miles from downtown Grand Marais. This property would make a nice single family home or second home if operating a bed and breakfast is not your objective. Other ideas could include a wellness retreat, or health spa or a cross country ski center with lodging options. What better way to refresh ones spirit by adding the combination of vast green space, walking paths, skiing trails and the vastness of the North Shore's coastline. 20 minute drive to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points. And so close to Lake Superior and the harbor town of Grand Marais. Spectacular views of Lake Superior 1000 feet below. 600 feet of secluded river frontage on Little Devil Track River. Adjoins Superior National Forest and Minnesota DNR land with direct access to Superior Hiking Trail, PIncushion Mountain Trails and Devil Track canyon.

Zoned resort commercial allowing for many possibilities. 20 years of rental history as a bed and breakfast 1986 to 2006. Commercial fire alarms, sprinkler system in basement and fire exit. Four bedrooms in upper level used as rental rooms w/private baths. Seperated owners/managers quarters with private bath. Owner/manager quarters could be used as seperate apartment. Basement level has a sauna with attached bath. Good sized laundry room with washer and dryer. Walk out basement main area used as ski waxing / storage / rental area. This area could also serve as a recreation room. Nice sized kichen with small optional dining area. Kitchen with commercial gas 4 burner range/oven, dishwasher and refridgerator. Lots of counter space and open shelving with new laminate flooring. Wood beamed main level living/dining room with lots of windows and free standing gas fireplace stove. Terrific views to the east of North Shore of Lake Superior 1000 feet below and Superior National Forest. Attached deck to watch moonrises, sunrises and star filled nights. Efficient propane baseboard hot water heat with 6 zones. Off peak hot water heater and propane hot water heater work together for very efficient and ample quanities of domestic hot water. House is well insulated. South and east exposure fills the main living/dining room with lots sun. Quality Anderson casement windows throughout. Airlock entry at front and rear entrances.

The land surrounding the house is the hidden treasure of this property. The 20 forest acres of pine, birch, maple and aspen offer truly a near wilderness enviroment. The Little Devil Track River frontage on the north border is a remarkable small canyon that is totally private. The direct access to the Pincushion Mountain Trail system for hiking, mountain biking or cross country skiing is another amentiy that many refer to as world class. The Pincushion trail system (25 km or 15 miles) of trails are maintained for summer hiking and mountain biking. Pincushion Trails also connect to the 250 mile long Superior Hiking Trail. In winter, the entire 25 km is groomed for cross country skiing with skating lanes and classic tracks. Pincushion Mountain trails are maintained, with great dedication, by the North Superior Ski and Run Club (www.pincushiontrails.org). The Pincushion Trail has been often referred to as one of the best designed xc trail systems in Minnesota.

For more information or questions feel free to contact: Scott and Mary Beattie, property owners by telephone 970-870-3058.

Or contact our realtor, MIke Raymond, of Red Pine Realty in Grand Marais 218-387-9599. Red Pine Realty web site is http:www.redpinerealty.com Multible Listing Service of the 968 Gunflint Trail property is: MLS# 21803