Property Description
You’re looking at the kind of Southwest Wisconsin lifestyle property buyers wait years to find — a private 40-acre Driftless Region retreat in Richland County where a beautifully kept ranch-style home, top-access hunting ground, trophy whitetail history, elevated ridge setting and turnkey country improvements all come together in one rare package.
Welcome to a secluded 40-acre country estate positioned in the rolling hill country between Richland Center and Reedsburg. This property is built for the buyer who wants more than a house. It’s for the hunter, the outdoorsman, the family looking for privacy, the weekend escape artist, the legacy-minded land buyer and the person who wants to wake up every morning surrounded by timber, wildlife, big skies and the quiet authority of the Driftless Region.
Set atop a ridge at roughly 1,200 feet in elevation, this property offers an incredible sense of privacy from the moment you arrive. A long private gravel driveway stretches approximately 1,050 feet from Happy Hollow East Road and winds through rows of mature pines before opening into a hidden homesite tucked deep into the timber. The driveway has recently undergone a substantial improvement, including added width and fresh gravel, creating better access for vehicles, trailers, equipment and year-round use. By the time you reach the home, the rest of the world feels far behind you.
The setting is nothing short of spectacular. Mature hardwoods, thick bedding cover, established pine rows, switchgrass edges, manicured yard space, private trails, wildlife openings, food plot areas and elevated views give this property the full Driftless lifestyle experience. It’s peaceful, practical and wildly beautiful — the kind of place where you can drink coffee while watching deer move along the timber edge, spend the afternoon working in the pole shed, sit in a Banks blind before dark and finish the evening soaking in the hot tub beneath a quiet Wisconsin sky.
The residence itself is a spacious and well-cared-for ranch-style home offering approximately 3,108 square feet of finished living space with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main level features an inviting layout designed for everyday comfort, entertaining and country living. Main level upgraded large windows frame the surrounding woods and bring the outdoors into the home, while the open living area offers warm, relaxing space after a day of hunting, working or exploring the land. Recent interior improvements include fresh ceiling and wall paint in the living areas, upgraded LED can lighting in the kitchen and new carpet in the office and living room in 2026.
The kitchen has been tastefully improved with new quartz countertops, giving the heart of the home a clean, updated feel. A kitchen bar sink and coffee station were also added, creating a functional gathering space that fits perfectly with the lifestyle this property offers. Whether you’re hosting family after a morning hunt, preparing meals for a weekend camp, or enjoying a quiet weekday breakfast while overlooking your own private timber, this kitchen has the warmth and usability buyers are looking for in a true country home.
The main level also includes a comfortable primary bedroom suite with private bath, along with two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The upstairs windows and patio door have been upgraded with Andersen windows and patio door, further adding to the home’s quality and efficiency. The bathrooms have been repainted, the home has been maintained with care, and the overall presentation is clean, functional and move-in ready.
Downstairs, the finished lower level adds another major layer of livability. This space includes an additional guest bedroom and bathroom, plus an open recreational living area ideal for a family room, hunting lodge-style hangout, game room, workout space, overflow sleeping quarters or entertaining area. A second pellet stove serves the lower level, while another pellet stove on the main level adds warmth, comfort and efficiency during Wisconsin’s colder months. This lower level gives the home true flexibility, whether used as a full-time residence, hunting basecamp, multi-generational retreat or weekend getaway.
Mechanically, the property has seen important updates as well. The home includes 200-amp electrical service, and the attached 3-car garage is wired for 220-amp service, offering tremendous functionality for tools, equipment, welding, compressors or hobby use. In 2025, the property received a new septic pump and floats, along with a new AC condenser, new coil and new line set, providing peace of mind for major home systems. The roof was replaced in 2022, another significant improvement that adds long-term value. A new 50 gallon water heater installed in 2025 as well as built in storage and work benches in the basement and garage. And even wired for a hot tub on the deck.
Outside, the improvements continue. A 30×60-foot pole shed provides excellent storage for tractors, UTVs, implements, boats, trailers, hunting equipment and recreational toys. With a gravel floor and generous overhead space, this building is exactly what landowners, hunters and hobby farmers want to see. There is also a small garden shed near the home for tools, lawn equipment and day-to-day storage.
But make no mistake — the land is the soul of this property.
This 40-acre tract is a legitimate Southwest Wisconsin hunting property with the kind of layout serious whitetail hunters immediately recognize. The property features rare and highly desirable top access, which is one of the greatest advantages you can have in bluff country. In this terrain, access is everything. Being able to enter and exit stand locations from the top side allows hunters to manage wind, thermals and pressure far more effectively than many traditional valley-access farms. That is a major ingredient in consistently hunting mature deer.
The habitat is diverse and strategically positioned. You’ll find mature timber, pine cover, switchgrass screening, established edge structure, open food plot areas, bedding cover, interior trails and multiple transition zones that naturally encourage deer movement. The property has established Mischanthus screening, switchgrass edges, two waterholes and a Banks blind already in place. These are not cosmetic improvements — they are purpose-built wildlife and hunting enhancements that help make the property hunt better, screen access and keep deer using the land naturally.
The open food plot west of the home serves as a private wildlife buffet and an outstanding ambush location. The surrounding timber and edge cover create natural funnels, while the pine rows and thicker sanctuary-style bedding areas offer the kind of security cover mature bucks seek. The established trail system provides access throughout the property, making it easy to reach stand sites, maintain food plots, retrieve game, ride UTVs or simply enjoy the land.
This is not just “deer country” in name only. Trophy-class whitetails have been consistently taken on and around this tract, and the trail camera history speaks for itself. Mature bucks, heavy frames, quality genetics and repeated use of the property tell the story better than any marketing line ever could. This is the kind of place where buyers can see the proof — not just hope for it.
The neighborhood is another major factor. This property sits in a strong wildlife corridor surrounded by larger landowners, fertile agricultural fields, timbered ridges, bedding points and low-pressure country. Nearby tillable ground provides destination food, while this tract offers security, bedding, water, staging cover and controlled hunting access. That combination is what makes Southwest Wisconsin one of the most respected whitetail regions in the Midwest.
For the Quality Deer Management-minded buyer, this property has the foundation already in place. The access is right. The cover is right. The food plot setup is right. The screening is right. The water is right. The surrounding neighborhood is right. With continued habitat management, additional stand placement and strategic pressure control, this 40-acre parcel can hunt far larger than its size.
And while the hunting is world-class, the lifestyle offering is just as compelling. This is a property where you can live full-time, escape on weekends, raise a family, host hunting camp, run a small hobby operation, store equipment, garden, hike, shoot, ride trails, watch wildlife, entertain guests and build a generational tradition. The rear deck finished walkout-style living space, large garage, pole shed and private wooded setting all work together to create a true country estate experience.
The location is hard to beat. You are minutes from Cazenovia, approximately 13 miles from Reedsburg and approximately 12 miles from Richland Center, placing you close to groceries, restaurants, schools, medical services, farm stores and everyday conveniences while still enjoying the privacy and quiet of rural Richland County. This area is known for scenic ridges, deep valleys, agricultural beauty, strong deer hunting, recreational opportunities and classic Driftless Region character.
For the buyer searching for a permanent residence, hunting retreat, recreational getaway or legacy property in Southwest Wisconsin, this is a rare and meaningful offering — the kind of place where the land has a heartbeat, the home has warmth and the opportunity may not come around again for a very long time.
Schedule your private showing today with Joe Nawrot or Brandon Wikman. Buyer must provide Proof of Funds Letter from bank or lender prior to showing. For more info contact Wisconsin Land Specialist, Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 [email protected] or Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 // [email protected]
Joe Nawrot and Brandon Wikman are Wisconsin’s #1 Ranked Listing and Selling Agents of United Country Real Estate working for the Midwest’s #1 Ranked United Country Real Estate Office.
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