Miller Branch Hideaway.
The numerous marvelous features included with this Driftless Area hideaway, only come together a couple times a decade. If you happen to be looking to purchase when those properties become available, you are indeed fortunate. Just 17 minutes from Richland Center, 1.25 hours from Madison and 3.5 hours from Ohare Airport is where you will find this remarkable home on 174+/- acres.
At the terminus of the dead-end public road, you wind your way up the valley, catching a glimpse of the 1.5+/- spring fed pond stocked with bass and panfish. As you pull up to the 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, you will appreciate the great view of the pond and the valley beyond. As you look at a map, you realize that all the land you see in every direction is part of the property!
As you explore the rolling acreage, you pass though grassy valley meadows that are beautiful in their untouched state, but hunters will see...
As you explore the rolling acreage, you pass though grassy valley meadows that are beautiful in their untouched state, but hunters will see the food plot potential. Hunters will also value the two main ridges and multiple finger bedding points. Areas of mature timber and open understory offer a park like setting, but historic fields offer new growth forest and great cover for wildlife. One 6+/- acre field is still in production and rented to a neighboring farmer. Natural water abounds on this parcel as in addition to the pond, the two main valleys both have bountiful springs that form the headwaters of Miller Branch, a DNR rated class 2 trout stream.
As with the land, the 3285+/- square foot home will not disappoint. It features a live on one floor design, with the two guest rooms, guest bath, laundry and primary bedroom suite all on the main floor. The suite bath offers a jetted tub, walk in shower, walk in closets, and separate toilet area. The main living area is an open concept and provides regal views of the pond and the valley below. The kitchen is well appointed with granite countertops. A wood burning fireplace in the living room provides a cozy spot to hang out in the winter.
While one could be very comfortable on just the main floor, the lower level with walkout basement is a great extension of the main level. At the bottom of the stairway, a large family room also provides a view of the valley. Next to this is a hobby room with built in cupboards. This lower level also offers a second large hobby room (previously for model trains), a small office, the 3rd bath and an unfinished utility/ work area. Another truly amazing feature of this property is the fact that fiber optic internet has been brought into this secluded valley!
The outbuildings are well suited for the property. In addition to the attached 2 car garage, a 30x40 detached garage is nearby. 330 square feet of this structure is insulated and includes heat and a window AC. A walk-up storage area is above. Set back from the home, the 30 x 40 pole building, with cement floor, is perfect for equipment. Near the end of the driveway, the original home (no value) and a classic red barn and rustic corn crib can be found. The new owner could leave them as is, or remove them and recoup another building site or camper parking.
This property could be an ideal second home or primary residence, the choice is yours.
Directions
West of Richland Center on Highway 14, North on County Road E, East on Ewers Lane to the end of the road.
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