Property Description
Located in the Town of Bear Bluff in the heart of Western WI Cranberry Country, this 34.5± acre high-ground property was previously developed as a commercial hop yard supplying hops to breweries throughout Wisconsin. Considerable time, planning, and investment went into creating the operation, leaving behind infrastructure that would be difficult and costly to duplicate today.
The main acreage is surrounded by an approximately 10-foot deer fence with a commercial access gate, creating a controlled piece of ground with possibilities extending well beyond its former use. The existing well and irrigation infrastructure remain in place from the hop operation, providing a foundation for agricultural, specialty crop, wildlife, or other future land-management uses.
At the center of the improvements is a 72’x40′ Pinno building that’s heated and insulated with 14-foot sidewalls, a 12-foot overhead door, bathroom, conventional septic system, and 3-phase power. It’s a substantial building that provides immediate space for equipment, storage, a shop, or supporting whatever direction the property takes next.
An additional 5± acre wooded parcel abuts the main acreage, adding timber, cover, and another layer of diversity to the property. Beyond its boundaries are thousands of acres of privately held land, helping preserve the rural character and large-block setting surrounding the property.
What makes this property interesting is that its previous chapter doesn’t have to define its next one.
The infrastructure from the former hop yard creates a starting point for someone looking to bring agriculture back to the land, establish specialty crops, develop a highly controlled wildlife property, or create a private recreational retreat. The acreage, fencing, water infrastructure, commercial-quality building, power, and additional wooded ground provide pieces that would take considerable time and capital to assemble from scratch.
The seller estimates the duplication cost of the existing infrastructure at well over $1 million. Rather than starting with vacant ground, the next owner has an established framework already in place and the opportunity to determine what comes next.
For the right owner, this is the kind of property that can evolve over time. Farm it. Manage it. Hunt it. Build upon what’s here. Or take the land in an entirely new direction.