Step up in elevation and the landscape opens up. This five-acre parcel sits higher on the ridge than its neighbor, tucked into the rolling terrain of Crystal Lake Township aEUR" yet just minutes from the boutique shops, restaurants, and marina of downtown Frankfort and the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. Broader year-round views of the Betsie Bay Valley greet you from a more commanding building site, where the light shifts beautifully through every season. Mature tree cover provides natural privacy while the elevated topography gives your future home a real presence on the land. Access is via a deeded private road easement, and utilities aEUR" gas, electric, and fiber aEUR" are available at the Carlson Road entrance, ready to be extended to the site. Well and septic will be required. Whether you're envisioning a weekend retreat, a full-time residence, or a legacy property to hold for generations, this parcel offers the rare combination of genuine seclusion and real-world convenience. And if your vision is larger, this is one of three adjacent lots available aEUR" an opportunity to assemble up to 15 contiguous acres in one of Benzie County's most scenic townships. Come walk the land. The setting speaks for itself.