5950 Lake George Road, Dryden, MI 48428 - Lapeer County

This stunning 62-acre property is nestled just across the Oakland County line in the highly desirable area of Southern Lapeer County on beautiful Brooks Lake. The spectacular heavily wooded hilly terrain and elevation on this property truly make this a one-of-a-kind property in Southeastern Michigan. Brooks Lake Sanctuary checks all of the boxes for the buyer looking for their own private estate or recreational outdoor paradise!

Land

Seclusion and Solitude best describe the Brooks Lake Sanctuary Property!

Features heavily wooded hilly terrain with over 400 ft +/- of lake frontage on private Brooks Lake.

North end of the property has great views of the beautiful and private Whigville Lake.

This property is home to some of the highest elevation in Southern Lapeer County and boasts spectacular views.

Multiple desirable building sites for home or cabin with lake views.

Over 2100 ft of road frontage on Lake George Road.

Natural 10 +/- acre marsh wetland area with cattails and a variety of native grasses that attracts many species of ducks, geese and wild birds.

Lush grass clearing in central part of the property which is ideal for the avid deer hunter to put in food plots.

Majestic Oak and Maple Trees line the ridges of the hilly terrain and go from a lush green in the summertime to spectacular vibrant colors in the fall.

Tremendous potential to create your own beachfront estate and have a 62 +/- wildlife haven in your backyard.

This property is truly unique and presents a rare and valuable opportunity to create your forever private estate!

Improvements

This rural property is undeveloped and is still in its native state like it was when the owners purchased the property approximately 30 years ago. Tremendous potential to groom and develop this property into your own wildlife sanctuary.

Recreation

The Brooks Lake Sanctuary is Perfect for the Outdoor and Wildlife Enthusiast!

Excellent Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl and Upland Game Bird hunting.

Great Fishing on Brooks Lake for Largemouth Bass, Pike, Perch and Bluegill.

Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Canoeing and Small Boats are perfect for Brooks Lake.

Wintertime activities are cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating and ice fishing.

For the horse enthusiast, this property is in the heart of horse country with several nearby Equestrian Properties.

Brooks Lake Sanctuary is the ultimate Four Season Recreational Property!

Agriculture

The property is comprised of approximately 80% mature hardwoods, 15% thick underbrush and approximately 5% marshy wetland area. Tremendous deer sign and cover on this property. A high percentage of the timber on this property is mature and valuable.

Region & Climate

This area in Michigan has 4 distinct seasons with very moderate overall climates. The average summertime high temperature is a comfortable 79 degrees, and the annual snowfall is approximately 35 inches.

History

In 1930, this property was used for The Merrill-Palmer Farm Camp (known later as simply the Merrill-Palmer Camp). This six-week camp afforded advanced opportunities to study the social and cognitive growth of pre-adolescent children, aged five to twelve, in a 24-hour recreational setting. See link in the Resources section below for more details on the history of the Merril-Palmer Camp.

Dryden is a town in Lapeer County in the state of Michigan. The population was 951 in the 2022 census. The town is located within Dryden Township. The Village of Dryden was settled in 1836 and was called Amboy. It was located 1 mile north of its present-day location at Dryden and Mill Roads.

Location

This Pure Michigan paradise is only 30 minutes from the metro Detroit area

The property is located at 5950 Lake George Road, Dryden, MI 48428.

DTW Airport is 58 miles to the Southwest.

Bishop International Airport in Flint is 35 miles to the Northwest.

The village of Leonard is 3.5 miles to the East.

The village of Dryden is 7 miles to the Northeast.

The village of Metamora is 8.3 miles to the Northwest.

The very popular downtown Rochester is 16 miles to the South.