4042 Pine Ave , Hillsboro, WI 54634(Vernon County)

A prominent 6-bed, 2-bath farmhouse lies as the centerpiece constructed in the early 1900s. The 2,704-square foot home could use some cosmetic tender love and care, but appears structurally sound serving as a current residence. There are some leaks in the basement, but depending on the use this home may fit the bill. Whether you decide to utilize this as a hunting basecamp or new future building site, youll find additional buildings for ample storage. A barn, milk-house, two small feed rooms and four sheds to be exact. Theres plenty of options to store food plot equipment, boats and extra toys in which a piece of property like this will be perfect for.

Enter this utopia by crossing the Pine River at the driveway, which runs along the western boundary and has two small tributaries feeding through the property. The river originates from natural springs in the southern portion of Vernon County and is classified as a Class II trout stream for seventeen miles. The estate is encompassed by 47+/- acres of fertile agriculture ground that rents for $100/acre, which by in large outweighs the annual taxes of only $2,803 per Vernon County tax summary.

The land is what makes this estate a magical must-see. A deep valley penetrates the center portion of the grounds filled with lush alfalfa. Deer highways crisscross throughout the coulee. This region is known for a healthy deer population in both numbers and trophy class size. In fact, theres been multiple Boone & Crockett goliaths taken over the years in the neighborhood many calling this property home. There are (3) unique fields throughout the property that serve as extraordinary destination sites for wildlife. Its not uncommon to see twenty deer in a field at any given evening. I can basically guarantee that we will jump deer during a thorough showing! A farm road allows superb access to each field via atv or truck. If you were hoping to plant food plots for extended wildlife forage throughout the year, please note that theres a number of different secluded spots that would be absolutely deadly!

The bluff tops gradually fall into stunning valleys where youll find a diverse mixture of timber. Theres plenty of acorn bearing white and red oak trees as well as walnuts. Youll even find an assortment of wild apple trees! The property is enrolled in MFL-Closed (Managed Forest Land) for a significant reduction in taxes. Youll find a few surefire rut hunting spots come November atop a saddle located on the southeastern corner and two funnels on each ridge. The layout encompasses three ridgetop fingers warped in a plethora of buck bedding sites. Rolling topography decked out in a splattering of terrain changes allows massive hunting options. For those savvy about Quality Deer Management, youll be pleased to know that its practiced as a religion in this neighborhood. The property connects to a colossal 390+ ac tract to the north thats adjacent to another 310+ ac! Just easterly is a huge 220+ ac chunk as well. These sprawling privately owned land tracts are exactly why theres deer being pulled out of this area that are record book worthy.

These hills and valleys of Wisconsins notorious Driftless Region offer a compressive feeling of whimsical proportion. A piece of property like this is perfect for someone that craves big whitetail and may love to fish for trout in the array of world-class waters.

To say that this estate is worthy of your attention would be a vast understatement. We are talking a once-in-a-lifetime buy. You wont find a similar property for sale in this region that offers a multitude of extensive recreational opportunities. Now is the time to take advantage of this world-class estate. Consider this property a must-see if you have any interest in owning some of richest deer dirt in the state. For more info, please contact Southwest Wisconsin Land Specialist Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 or Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627

Joe Nawrot and Brandon Wikman are THE Land Experts of Southwestern Wisconsin.