Positioned in highly sought after Valley Estates just outside Traverse City, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an ideal location near some of Northern Michigan's premier amenities. The property borders the acclaimed LochenHeath Golf Club and is only minutes from the Grand Traverse Resort, placing championship golf, dining, spa amenities, and recreation close to home. Grand Traverse Bay access and downtown Traverse City are also just a short drive away. Inside, the home features an open-concept main living area with vaulted ceilings, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating, and a bright living room highlighted by a recently installed gas fireplace. The main-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet, private bath, and new sliding glass doors leading to the deck and backyard. Two additional main-level bedrooms and a shared full bath provide flexible space for guests, office use, or everyday living. Main floor laundry and a sunroom complete the primary living area. The finished walkout lower level adds additional versatility with space for a media area, fitness setup, workshop or hobby room, a 3/4 bath, and substantial storage. Recent improvements include a new furnace and air conditioning system, updated sliding glass doors, bamboo flooring, fresh interior paint, updated landscaping, new garage door and opener, and a newly paved asphalt driveway. A solar array helps improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs, while a natural gas backup generator offers added reliability year-round. Combining modern updates with close proximity to golf, Grand Traverse Bay, and Traverse City, this property offers a convenient Northern Michigan lifestyle in a highly desirable setting.