Perched on a ridge on a 42-acre wooded lot in SW Wisconsins rolling Driftless Area sits this upscale 3600 square foot log home together with a 60 x 40 barn/outbuilding, which is a gem in its own right. Each of the many windows provides stunning views of a beautifully landscaped yard, the propertys woods, and miles and miles of farmland, with cows and horses. Everywhere you look, this home is an invitation to relax.
The vaulted ceiling skylights create a sense of grandness and allow for plenty of natural light. The gas stoves on each level provide a warm coziness in the winter months. There are plenty of places to relax with a good book and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine the sunroom or the lower level den, or, in warmer seasons, the screened-in gazebo, the lofts balcony, or anywhere on the 1,000 plus square foot deck: the open deck, the covered deck, or the lower deck, with its woo...
The vaulted ceiling skylights create a sense of grandness and allow for plenty of natural light. The gas stoves on each level provide a warm coziness in the winter months. There are plenty of places to relax with a good book and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine the sunroom or the lower level den, or, in warmer seasons, the screened-in gazebo, the lofts balcony, or anywhere on the 1,000 plus square foot deck: the open deck, the covered deck, or the lower deck, with its wood-burning fire pit. Younger family members or house guests might want to retreat to a play-set or to the Amish-built playhouse. While the septic is sized for 3 bedrooms, there are other rooms and a loft that can accommodate a big group of house-guests.
The natural wood beauty throughout the house includes the hardwood floors and six-panel doors. The open concept designs positions the kitchen looking into the great room and out onto the countryside. The wood cabinetry, soapstone counter tops, and black appliances not only enhance the beauty of the logs, but also darken the kitchen while an evening dinner is enjoyed in the adjacent dining room.
The neat as a pin attached oversized, 30 x 28, heated garage lends itself to a workshop. The expansive lawn lends itself to playing and gardening. Throughout the property are apple trees. The woods provide opportunities for hunting, birding, hiking, exploring and simply enjoying nature. 41 of the 42 acres are in the managed forest program (MFL), which reduces real estate taxes and helps to ensure the development of a healthy woodland parcel.The red 60 x 40 barn/outbuilding is a beauty itself, with a lean-to, 2 soffits, a small patio and oversized garage doors on each end. Inside, the floor is concrete and the loft is 30 x 8.
Listing ID: 48102-13490