Gilmore’s home was converted from a 100-year-old dairy farm and the silo that sat next to the old barn was incorporated into the new house that overlooks 40 acres of property and a large pond stocked with catfish.

There are multiple staircases, including a pair that spiral, leading up to the top of the old silo which was renovated into an observation deck at its peak.

Gilmore, who lived in Mount Pleasant before moving to Maple Ridge Township where the house is located, said he was looking for a second home to visit on weekends and vacations.

After looking at a few other properties, he found his current home, and after spending time up north, he decided to become a full-time resident.

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz This spiral staircase leads to the top of an old farm silo that now is an observation deck at Jordan Gilmore’s house.

Gilmore said the thing he loves most about his house, which has several other structures nearby, including a guest house, is the land and room to roam.

“I love the space and the view,” he said. “I grew up having woods in my backyard and playing in the woods. I really wanted to have a place where my kids could do the same. I wanted them to have a place where they could roam, play, and run free.”

Much of the house has wood walls and many large windows on the rear of the house, which overlook the pond, barn, and field. He said he loves the wood theme throughout the home, especially the original beams which were cut with an ax and not fabricated like many wood products today.

He said between the land, wildlife, and the remoteness of his property, it is like camping. He said it is not unusual to see deer, bears, birds, and other animals roaming free near his home. There is more than a mile of trails on his land that allow him and his children to go out and explore.

“You wake up in the morning and you smell the wood and the fresh outdoor smell, so I feel like I’m camping every day when I wake up,” Gilmore said. “You can go outside and it’s quiet and peaceful, and at night, it is so dark you can see all the stars. There is no traffic, not a lot of neighbors, and I just love it.”

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Jordan Gilmore sits and enjoys the view from the top of an old silo that was incorporated into an old dairy farm and eventually into a house. The top of the silo provides a view of much of Gilmore’s property.

Gilmore said some of the antiques and personal belongings from the previous owners still sit where they were when he purchased the home. He said it adds charm and character and a sense of history of the old farm.

“I still find things that I didn’t know were here,” he said. “I leave them be because I think it is important to keep them incorporated with the family farm and then the construction of the house.”

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz This is a view of Gilmore’s property from the top of an old farm silo that is now part of his home.

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz The exterior of Gilmore’s home makes it hard to believe it was transformed from a 100-year-old farm into what it is today. A three-story silo makes the house really one of a kind.

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz The front of Gilmore’s home consists of large windows that allow him to enjoy the view of his pond and woods every day.

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Jordan Gilmore has a large backyard that features a large pond and a large band back in the distance.

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz The front of Gilmore’s home consists of large windows that allow him to enjoy the view of his pond and woods every day.