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You’ve just found the kind of Southwest Wisconsin country estate that people dream about but rarely get the chance to own—an awe-inspiring 21.78-acre Driftless Region escape tucked into the rolling ridges, spring-fed valleys, hardwood hillsides, and wildlife-rich terrain of Vernon County, just minutes from Wildcat Mountain State Park and the legendary Kickapoo Valley Reserve. This is more than a country home with acreage. This is a lifestyle property. A private ridge-and-valley sanctuary. A turnkey hunting retreat. A peaceful full-time residence or weekend getaway where the road quiets down, the stars burn a little brighter, and every morning begins with sweeping views across one of Wisconsin’s most sought-after recreational landscapes. A scenic gravel driveway leads you across a spring-fed creek and winds gently up the hillside to a tastefully remodeled raised ranch home, originally built in 1996 and thoughtfully updated throughout. Set against a backdrop of cascading hills, wooded ridges, open pockets, and lush valley cover, the home offers 1,778 square feet of warm, comfortable living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a walk-out basement, and an oversized wrap-around deck designed to capture the very best of the property’s views. Inside, the home feels inviting, functional, and move-in ready. The open-concept layout creates a natural flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, making it ideal for everyday living, entertaining guests, or unwinding after a long day in the woods. Large windows and patio doors frame the surrounding hillsides and valley floor, bringing the outdoors into nearly every major living space. Updated flooring, refreshed paint, modern fixtures, and thoughtful improvements throughout give the home a clean, comfortable feel without losing the simplicity and warmth of a true Wisconsin country residence. The main living area features a cozy fireplace, direct deck access, and beautiful natural light, creating the perfect gathering space during every season. The kitchen offers practical cabinetry, generous counter space, and views over the surrounding countryside, while the oversized deck becomes an extension of the home itself—a place for morning coffee, evening sunsets, grilling with family, watching deer filter through the valley, or simply soaking in the peace that only this part of Wisconsin can deliver. The primary suite is generously sized and offers enough room for a private sitting area or home office, making this property especially appealing for those seeking a remote-work lifestyle without sacrificing access to nature. High-speed internet adds modern convenience in a setting that feels wonderfully removed from the noise of town. The suite also features a walk-in closet and private bathroom, while the second bedroom and additional bathroom provide comfortable accommodations for family, guests, or weekend hunting partners. The walk-out lower level adds tremendous flexibility. The basement has been improved and finished with a rustic, creative touch, offering usable space for hobbies, recreation, storage, studio use, gear organization, or future expansion. It includes an air exchanger and is already plumbed for an additional bathroom, creating a strong value-add opportunity for the next owner. Whether you envision a hunting camp headquarters, family recreation room, workout area, art studio, or additional living space, the foundation is already in place. Outside, the improvements continue with a newly constructed 24’x32’ detached garage featuring concrete flooring and electric service. This is a major asset for anyone needing space for vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, hunting equipment, tools, tractors, lawn care gear, or workshop use. The property’s gravel drive, manicured yard, elevated homesite, and practical building setup make the entire property easy to use and enjoy from day one. But the real magic of this estate is the land. The 21.78 acres offer a remarkable blend of habitat, topography, water, cover, and access. Rolling hills transition into wooded ridges, open pockets, brushy bedding areas, spring-fed water sources, wild apple trees, established food plot areas, and mature timber consisting of oak, maple, pine, and mixed hardwoods. This is the kind of property that hunts far bigger than its acreage because of the way it lays. The ridges, draws, funnels, saddles, and valley-bottom cover naturally influence deer movement, creating an exceptional setup for serious whitetail hunters. This is rich deer dirt that hasn’t been hunted in a year. The property has a proven history of mature buck activity, supported by extensive trail camera documentation and strategic stand locations already in place. Surrounding large private tracts, limited hunting pressure, strong neighborhood habitat, and a focus on Quality Deer Management help make this area a consistent producer of trophy-class Vernon County whitetails. The combination of food, water, bedding cover, security, and terrain diversity gives this property the ingredients every serious land buyer looks for but rarely finds in one compact, manageable tract. For the hunter, this is a turnkey setup. Food plots are ready to be sprayed and planted. Access is practical. The terrain creates natural pinch points and travel corridors. The mix of hardwood ridges, thick cover, creek-bottom influence, and open feeding pockets gives you a complete hunting system in a highly desirable region of Southwest Wisconsin. For the outdoor enthusiast, the property is equally impressive. The spring-fed creek adds life, sound, and beauty to the landscape, while the surrounding hillsides create a private natural amphitheater that feels worlds away from the busyness of everyday life. Whether you enjoy hiking, wildlife photography, shed hunting, birdwatching, gardening, trail riding, or simply owning a private piece of the Driftless Region, this property delivers a deep sense of place. Location only strengthens the offering. Situated near Wildcat Mountain State Park, this estate sits in the heart of one of Wisconsin’s most scenic and recreationally rich regions. Wildcat Mountain State Park offers thousands of acres of public outdoor adventure, including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, camping, and incredible views over the Kickapoo River Valley. Nearby, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve spans more than 8,500 acres and offers over 50 miles of trails, dramatic sandstone formations, river access, wildlife habitat, and year-round recreation that draws visitors from across the Midwest. You are also positioned within reach of multiple local school districts, including Hillsboro, La Farge, and Kickapoo, with bus routes conveniently available at the top of the ridge. That combination of privacy, recreation, and everyday practicality makes this property suitable for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, family getaway, hunting headquarters, or legacy land holding. The property is not enrolled in any government land programs, and commercial timbering is not permitted, helping preserve the long-term beauty, privacy, and recreational character of the estate. Annual taxes are approximately $3,465, offering a reasonable carrying cost for a property with this level of home, land, setting, and location. This is the kind of place that checks the boxes that truly matter: a well-kept country home, a functional shop, spring-fed water, mature timber, food plots, proven deer history, high-speed internet, privacy, views, and proximity to some of the best outdoor recreation in the Driftless Region. Whether you are searching for a Southwest Wisconsin hunting property, a Vernon County country home with acreage, a Driftless Region recreational retreat, a home near Wildcat Mountain State Park, or a private escape near the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, this property deserves your attention. Properties like this are not created often. They are found, held, enjoyed, and passed on. This 21.78-acre Vernon County estate is a rare opportunity to own a scenic country home, a proven whitetail hunting property, and a private Driftless Region sanctuary in one of the most beautiful corners of Wisconsin. Schedule your private showing and experience the kind of ridge-top escape where the sky stretches wide, the valley settles quiet, and the dream of country living becomes real. For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact Wisconsin Land Specialists Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 or [email protected], or Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 or [email protected]. Joe Nawrot and Brandon Wikman are Wisconsin’s #1 Ranked Listing and Selling Agents of United Country Real Estate, working with the Midwest’s #1 Ranked United Country Real Estate Office. 1). Wildcat Mountain State Park: https://bit.ly/WildcatMt 2). Kickapoo Valley Reserve: https://bit.ly/KVR-Home Schedule your private showing today and fall in love with a ridge-top escape where the sky stretches wide, the stars shine bright, and the world slows down. For more info contact Wisconsin Land Specialist, Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 // [email protected] or Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 [email protected]

Located in the heart of Wisconsin's Driftless Region near Viola & 15 miles east of Viroqua, this 30.53-acre property offers a stunning mix of ridge & valley terrain w/ rock outcroppings, a strong natural spring, & established UTV trails. A gated drive leads to a well-maintained manufactured home nestled in a private setting. Comfortable main floor living w/ lots of natural light. An unfinished walk-out basement provides room to expand. Enjoy scenic views from the living room & front deck, and storage from the 44'x30' pole building. Abundant wildlife makes it ideal for hunting. Arrowheads & even an authenticated 700 B.C. Mississippian period spear head (atlatl) were found at the spring. Give yourself a retreat or a peaceful full-time residence near renowned Driftless trout streams.

ACCEPTED OFFER!: Set in the heart of Wisconsin’s coveted Driftless Region, this exceptional country property offers 16.51 surveyed acres of natural beauty, privacy, and recreational opportunity along quiet County P. A year-round spring flows through the land, attracting abundant wildlife and enhancing the property’s serene valleys and rolling ridges. The landscape is a perfect blend of mature woods—including sugar maples ideal for tapping—open ground with established food plots, and prime habitat for hunting or wildlife watching. Adding to its uniqueness, the property enjoys proximity to a nearby trout streams, making it a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The home has been thoughtfully updated for both durability and comfort. Some of the recent improvements include maintenance-free steel siding, fascia and soffits, a textured steel roof designed to keep snow and ice from sliding off, and a metal-wrapped chimney. A newly constructed 32’ x 24’ pole shed with a cement floor and storage trusses in the back half has steel siding and adds functionality and excellent curb appeal. (See the Property History Report for a full list of seller updates.) Inside, the centerpiece of the home is a stunning masonry wood-burning fireplace with insert, capable of providing most of the home’s heat for those looking to minimize propane use. The main level offers a kitchen with ample maple cabinet space and solid surface countertops. There is a four-season breezeway and a potential bedroom/office with a space that seems conducive to adding a closet. The upstairs primary bedroom features a spacious walk-in closet and a second closet, there is also a second bedroom, and an additional smaller room—perfect for a home office, nursery, or craft room. (Per seller, the septic system is sized for a 3-bedroom home.) Both the main and second floors each have a full bathroom. The unfinished basement offers abundant storage and future expansion potential. While not walled off from the rest of the space, the plumbing and fixtures are in place providing a ½ bathroom. An attached two-car garage (mostly insulated) ensures convenience year-round. Outdoors, two in-ground root cellars provide food storage options and a connection to the past. Across the road, the property appears to border Clark Creek, which flows into nearby Weister Creek—a Class III trout stream—further enhancing the recreational appeal. Located just a short drive from the nearly 8,500-acre Kickapoo Valley Reserve, this property delivers the best of Southwest Wisconsin living: privacy, natural beauty, and endless outdoor adventure.  

You’re staring at a true Driftless masterpiece—a once-in-a-generation estate where cascading bluffs, deep sweeping valleys, and priceless views collide with a breathtaking updated farmhouse and 169+/- acres of absolute paradise in the hills of Hillsboro, Wisconsin. This is the kind of southwest Wisconsin farm for sale that stops you in your tracks—the kind you don’t just buy, you hold onto for life. If you’ve been searching for hunting land for sale, agriculture land for sale, or a country home for sale that delivers both lifestyle and legacy, you’ve just found it. Tucked into the rolling terrain of Vernon County, this property offers the peaceful grace of country living wrapped in a setting that feels almost too beautiful to be real. Mornings begin with the sun rising over ridge tops kissed in dew, while evenings settle quietly into golden horizons stretching across your very own valley. At the heart of the property lies a beautiful brick farmhouse that blends timeless character with modern comfort. Step inside and you’ll feel it immediately—custom Amish-crafted hickory cabinetry and the warmth of Birdseye maple and hickory wood floors beneath your feet. The kitchen stands as a showpiece with granite countertops, whisper-glide cabinetry, pull-out shelving, a built-in spice rack, and even a new kitchen faucet that adds a subtle finishing touch to an already refined space. This home doesn’t just function—it tells a story of craftsmanship, pride, and rural heritage brought back to life. The residence offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms (Septic rating is 4-bedroom) including a well-appointed master suite, making it ideal for families, guests, or hosting during the holidays and hunting season. Thoughtfully upgraded, including new plumbing in 2012, a well installed in 2013, a newer furnace, upgraded 1,000-gallon LP tank, and a full suite of newer appliances. Energy efficiency is front and center with solar panels powered by dual Tesla batteries, giving you modern independence in a timeless setting. An attached two-car garage with floor drain and loft space adds functionality, the 15x30’ bonus room area above the garage is unfinished and can be used for storage or finish it off in the future if your desire. Complete with 200-amp service, insulation, and quality windows. Step outside and the farmstead unfolds like something out of a storybook. There’s a two-stall steel shed and a 30’x50’ steel barn that truly steals the show—complete with concrete floors and spray foam insulation for year-round comfort. Massive 10-foot overhangs provide protection and versatility, while the upper level has been transformed into gathering space, and the kind of atmosphere that builds lifelong memories during deer season and beyond. From a land perspective, this is elite. Approximately 110± acres of timber create a sanctuary for wildlife, paired with 30± acres of tillable ground and the balance in fenced pasture for grazing. Two established orchards featuring apple, pear, and peach trees add both beauty and function, while a meandering stream flows through the property, offering a year-round water source and even trout fishing opportunities. Scattered natural springs—several year-round natural springs—further enhance the land’s vitality for cattle. For the serious outdoorsman, this is amazing hunting land for sale. The property has a proven history of producing trophy whitetails, with extensive habitat work already completed including hinge cutting, established food plots, and strategic bedding areas. Deer sign is everywhere—mud-worn trails, heavy rub lines, and cratered scrapes along field edges. This is textbook Driftless deer country, with ridge systems, saddles, and funnels that naturally guide movement. On more than one occasion, mature bucks have been seen locked up near the pond just behind the buildings—a testament to the property’s ability to consistently hold and grow big deer. An established trail system winds throughout the farm, providing seamless access for hunting, recreation, or simply exploring your land. The topography is nothing short of breathtaking—rock outcroppings, jutting ridge points, and dramatic elevation changes create both visual appeal and functional habitat diversity. The property is enrolled in Managed Forest Land (Closed), offering tax benefits with NO further required timber cuts, and annual taxes are approximately $5,333 This is more than just a farm for sale in southwest Wisconsin—it’s a legacy property, a private sanctuary, and a rare opportunity to own one of the most complete country estates in Vernon County. Properties of this caliber, combining a fully renovated home, income potential, recreational excellence, and unmatched beauty, simply do not come around often. This is your chance to step into something extraordinary. Once-in-a-generation opportunity. Schedule your private showing today with Joe Nawrot and Brandon Wikman. Buyer must provide Proof of Funds Letter from bank or lender prior to showing. For more info contact Wisconsin Land Specialist, Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 // [email protected] or Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 [email protected] Joe Nawrot and Brandon Wikman are Wisconsin’s #1 Ranked Listing and Selling Agents of United Country Real Estate working for the Wisconsin’s #1 Ranked United Country Real Estate Office.

Escape to one of Southwest Wisconsin’s most coveted woodland retreats! Located in the rolling hills of Vernon County just outside of Hillsboro, this stunning 40-acre property offers absolute privacy, total seclusion, and a lifestyle immersed in natural beauty. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, luxurious hunting cabin, or a peaceful vacation getaway, this enchanting cabin in the woods delivers the ultimate in comfort, tranquility, and outdoor adventure. Tucked nearly a half-mile off the main road, a gently sloping gravel driveway winds through the trees and leads to a magnificent blufftop setting at 1,220 feet in elevation. As you arrive, you’re greeted by a meticulously landscaped entry, where vibrant flowers, manicured shrubs, and ornamental plantings create a serene oasis in the forest. The centerpiece of this property is a custom-built 1,880 square-foot cabin-style home that combines rustic charm with modern comfort. This thoughtfully designed 1-bed, 1.5-bath residence features an additional loft for guest accommodations. Timber beams, rich wood accents, and cozy textures give the home a warm, lodge-like feel, while contemporary amenities ensure year-round livability. The oversized primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and direct access to a three-seasons room—perfect for enjoying coffee with sunrise views or afternoon reading in a bug-free haven. The upper-level living room and kitchen open to a 9x31-foot screened-in porch overlooking the wooded ridgetop, offering a front-row seat to the natural world. Watch deer, turkeys, and songbirds as they pass through the property. In cooler months, enjoy the radiant warmth of the free-standing fireplace; during summer, a wall-mounted A/C system keeps the interior cool and comfortable. A spacious 25x27-foot attached garage connects to a cozy rec room on the main floor, providing ample space for lounging, hobbies, or gear storage. For animal lovers or those with business ambitions, the property once operated as a successful dog kennel. A 32x40-foot pole building with a dedicated climate-controlled kennel space with heat, A/C, electric, water, and a walk-out fenced area. It even has a built-in dog wash station. An additional 12x16-foot kennel near the house provides extra boarding capability—ideal for pet lovers, breeders, or trainers. The land itself is a private recreational paradise. Set atop a heavily wooded ridge with three distinct knobs and a deep central valley, this tract offers ideal top-access hunting with a developed trail network and strategically placed elevated blinds. Mature oak, hickory, and maple dominate the landscape, which is enrolled in MFL-Closed for reduced taxes, with a scheduled timber harvest in 2028. The area is renowned for trophy-class whitetails, with Boone & Crockett caliber bucks regularly taken in the neighborhood. With current taxes at $3,619 annually, this property offers both enjoyment and value. Rarely do properties of this caliber become available—especially those that blend turnkey living, supreme privacy, and significant recreational potential. This is more than just a cabin in the woods—it’s a lifestyle, a sanctuary, and a legacy to be passed down. Schedule your private showing today with Joe Nawrot or Brandon Wikman. For more info contact Wisconsin Land Specialist, Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 // [email protected] or Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 [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.