This beautiful 6.55 acre farm and residence is truly a "hobby farmer's" dream or perfect vacation rental property. Located in the heart of Leelanau, minutes to the small town of Cedar, this contemporary and energy efficient home is nestled between clearing and forest, farmland and hillside. The house is less than 6 mi from Lake Michigan at Good Harbor Beach in the Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore and 15 mi from Traverse City. A woodland trail between the house and barn leads to views of the Cedar Valley and Sugarloaf Mountain. Built in 2009, this post+beam home showcases an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, modern finishes, and a spacious loft with farmland view. Exterior finishes include cement board siding and a standing seam metal roof. There are 2 bedrooms, including loft, and 1 bathroom. In the kitchen, a professional range, large island, and resilient quartz counter-tops make this the ideal center for entertaining or family gatherings. Large south-facing windows visible from nearly every room in the house contribute to this home's energy efficient, passive solar design; beautiful & functional. Radiant floor heating powered by wood OR propane, gives the homeowner two cost-effective options for heating. The home also has a heat recovery ventilation system to ensure indoor air quality. Previously a Certified Organic farm ('09-13), this south-facing property features 3 large planting sites with a 5” agricultural well and 2” drip irrigation headers. The property includes a 1,300 sf stick built barn with large overhead door and cold storage room. A root cellar has been built into the adjacent grade and is excellent for winter food storage. There is a 600 sf greenhouse with propane heat, perfect for flower or vegetable starts. This versatile property is an excellent option for a small farm, vacation rental property (27K income, 2017), or personal residence. It is truly a hidden country oasis and will not disappoint! Also offered with adj. 15.83 acres, MLS1853396