On the Market: Northwoods cottage

Chicago-area residents have long relished the opportunity to escape for weeks at a time — or just long weekends — to the fun and beauty of Door County, Wis.

So this charming 3,300-square foot ranch-style cottage near Sister Bay, set on four wooded acres, might be just what you have been envisioning.

Hardwood floors with matching trim, fieldstone fireplaces and slate and river rock accents combine to give the cottage a Northwoods feel. Yet it has a roomy, spacious atmosphere that one seldom finds in a cottage. The great room, with its 27-foot ceiling, offers plenty of space for a large family to socialize.

In addition, there is a screened porch, exercise room, office and bonus room. The home also features an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, farmhouse sink and granite countertops.

Listing agent Angie Rasiarmos of Hunter’s Fairway Sotheby’s International Realty in Barrington offers further details about the home:

What would your perfect buyer look like?#147;Someone who is sophisticated and down-to-earth, all at the same time. It would also be someone who enjoys the outdoors as much as they do sitting inside by the fire listening to music and enjoying the incredible acoustics of the great room.#148;What surprises you about this house?#147;The incredible privacy while only being a mile and a half from town. And the privacy inside with all the open common space, there are so many spots to get away. It is so much larger inside than what it looks like from the outside.#148;What TV show or movie could feature the house?#147;The drama #145;Castle#146; could be set inside this home since the lead character is a writer with sophisticated taste, a dramatic flair and a great sense of humor.#148;What is the coolest thing about living in this neighborhood?#147;There are wonderful neighbors who look out for each other while remaining respectful of privacy and time.#148;What is one adjective you#146;d use to describe the house?#147;Lodge-like.#148;Name three plants, flowers or trees in the yard.#147;Birch and pine trees and an assortment of hostas all along the front walk.#148; 641481When not outdoors, a family can share time relaxing by the fire in the great room. 641481ThereÂ’s a screened porch out back. 641481An eat-in kitchen features granite counters. On the MarketAddress: 10281 Settlement Woods Lane, Sister Bay, Wis.Asking price: $500,000Square footage: 3,300Bedrooms/baths: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathsYear built: 2003Listing agent: Angie Rasiarmos, Hunter’s Fairway Sotheby’s International Realty, BarringtonCall: (847) 756-7251 (office), (708) 507-8910 (cell)Email: angie.rasiarmos@sothebysrealty.comWeb: www.angierasiarmos.huntersfairwaysir.com