This custom built hewn timber home on 8.6 acres is an ideal recreational or full-time home. The property is bounded on the west by 500' on the Big Cedar River, which has steelhead and salmon runs annually, with a quality spawning area right off the back yard. The Big Cedar River is a stone's throw away from the walk out basement. Hunting for deer, bear, grouse, and other small game is available with thousands of state-owned acres surrounding this property. Cross country ski, hiking, bike, and horse trails are just a third of a mile north of this property. ATV trails are also located nearby. A marina at the mouth of the Big Cedar River is just minutes away, for access to the Great Lakes salmon and trout fishery. In-floor heating with supplemental radiant wood heat make this home efficient and cozy Spacious family room/loft area and basement work space could easily be used as home office space or additional sleeping quarters. In addition to the 3,300+ square feet of living space, enjoy over 1,200 square feet of screened-in decks and porches with access from every floor. This ideal, secluded location is just a half hour drive from Escanaba or Menominee and only an hour from Green Bay, Wisconsin