Eco-Friendly Cottage With Acreage In The Driftless Region
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Horse Property, Riverfront
- Road Frontage
- Township Road
- Road Surface
- Pavement
- Outbuildings
- Metal, Shop
Land Details
- Pasture
- Timber
- Tillable
- Hay
Description
If you’ve been looking for a country cottage with tons of recreational opportunities, then you need to take a look at this property! Located on the ridge top, this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom eco-friendly cottage is perfect for weekend getaways or staying out during hunting season. With some improvements, this would also make a fine primary residence. This cob constructed cabin utilizes an ancient building technique that mixes straw, clay, and water to form the walls. This creates a very well-insulated building easy to keep cool in the summer time and warm in the winter. The cottage features central AC and an LP furnace along with a wood burning stove to assist in keeping things warm. Multiple solar panels assist in keeping the monthly electric bill to a minimum. Although remote, this cottage is hooked up with fiber-optic internet connection to provide you with high-speed internet while visiting. Instead of using a traditional well, this cottage uses purified rain water and multiple 375-gall cistern tanks as the source for plumbing the house. The water has been tested annually and the State Laboratory of Hygiene has certified its potability. There was a 2,500-gallon holding tank installed to comply with county sanitation requirements. In addition to the main cottage, there is a small 1-room cabin that is perfect for a guest quarters. A lean-to style shed was put in along with a fenced in corral for horses. To house all of the equipment needed on the property, there is a 24’x48’ shed with a concrete floor. There is a lean-to off the shed providing for additional storage space. Aside from the cottage and outbuildings, this property has a lot to offer! There are approximately 16 acres of ridge-top Agricultural ground which is currently being used for hay production along with a small amount of corn and soybeans. The Ag ground is currently being rented out for $2,200 annually. In addition to this income, the property features a surplus of mature timber which could be harvested. A forester recently quoted that there was more than $139,000 in marketable timber ready to be harvested and sold. This would be a quick way to recoup some of your initial investment on the property. The 2023 hunting season is currently leased out and provides an additional $3,681 in annual income. This is contracted to increase at a rate of 5% each year. Aside from the income producing side of the property, there is outstanding deer and turkey hunting. The populations are very strong and will provide you with multiple opportunities throughout the hunting seasons. On the east side of the property, there is approximately 1/2 mile of river frontage on the Kickapoo River. This provides you with access to prime trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. If you are interested in taking a look at this property, give me a call to schedule your private showing!
Details
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1,045sqft 2-bed 1-bath eco-friendly cottage
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1-room guest cottage
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24'x48' metal shed with concrete floor
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Solar panels to provide additional electricity
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High speed fiber-optic internet hookup
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Lean-to horse loafing barn with fenced in corral
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16 acres +/- of Agricultural ground rented for $2,200 annually
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More than $139,000 in marketable timber
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Excellent deer and turkey hunting
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More than 1/2 mile of Kickapoo River frontage for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming
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Beautiful views of the surrounding area
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10 minutes from Soldiers Grove, 2 hours from Madison, 3 hours from Milwaukee
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Coordinates
43.3648, -90.8198
Annual Taxes
$3,723
The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
Buyer’s agents must be identified on the first contact with Broker/Agents and must accompany the buyer on showings to receive full fee participation. Otherwise, the fee participation will be at the sole discretion of the Broker and Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC.
