You’ve
found the kind of southwest Wisconsin property that can become the center of a
family’s story for generations. Set on 96.25 acres near Mount Hope, this custom
full log home overlooks a landscape of rolling cattle pasture, wooded
hillsides, spring-fed streams and secluded trails. It’s a place to raise
livestock, gather the family, tend an orchard and disappear into the hills for
an afternoon—all from a home built with an extraordinary connection to the
land.
Located
at 9854 US Highway 18 in Grant County, the four-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence
with full pine logs were sourced from the Baraboo area, but much of the home’s
character came from right here. Handcrafted cherry, ironwood, oak, maple and
corkscrew willow appear throughout the interior along with numerous burls
throughout, with much of that wood harvested from the property. The stonework
and fireplace have stories of their own. Every beam, grain pattern and
carefully chosen detail reminds you this home was made to belong exactly where
it stands.
The
main level offers comfortable everyday living with a kitchen, dining area and
welcoming living room, along with two bedrooms, an office and laundry.
Upstairs, an open loft looks over the gathering space and leads to the primary
bedroom, an additional bedroom and a full bath. The finished lower level
provides room to spread out, entertain and unwind after a day on the land.
In-floor heat warms both the lower level and attached garage, while a TSR
concrete coating applied to the lower-level floor in 2023 gives that space a
distinctive finish.
Step
outside and the scale of the property comes into focus. Approximately 56 acres
are pastured, currently supporting about 38 cattle and additional calves. The
owners value their relationship with the farmer who uses the pasture and report
that the ground is well cared for. The arrangement produces approximately
$3,800 in annual income, adding a practical benefit to a property already rich
in lifestyle appeal.
Beyond
the pasture, an established trail system carries you through the acreage and
into the wooded portions of the farm. Two spring-fed streams wind through the
property, with ranging waterfalls adding the sound of moving water to the
hills. As you sit on the deck or from the bedroom window the sound of peace
surrounds you. Follow the trails on a
quiet morning, explore the timber with family or simply enjoy the privacy that
comes from having this much ground around you.
On
the ridgetop, a large garden and orchard area brings another season of
enjoyment. Grapes, apples, pears, plums and pecans give the next owner the
chance to carry on a tradition of growing and harvesting from their own land.
It’s easy to imagine summer evenings in the garden, autumn drives through the
pasture and winter days spent beside the fire.
The
improvements are equally suited to country life. In addition to the attached
garage, a detached garage and shop offers space for equipment, projects and
storage, with generous overhangs providing covered areas outside. An outdoor
wood-burning system has its own building designed to complement the log home.
Forced air furnace and also In floor heat on the lower level of the home and
also the attached garaged with separate zones.
What
makes this Mt Hope estate special is how naturally its pieces fit together: a
handcrafted log home, productive pasture, approximately $3,800 in reported
annual income, wooded recreational acreage, trails, flowing water and a
ridgetop orchard—all on 96.25 acres in southwest Wisconsin.
Some
properties give you a beautiful house. Others give you land to work and
explore. This one gives you the opportunity to bring it all together and create
a lasting country legacy in the hills of Grant County.
Contact Joe Nawrot or Brandon Wikman. For more info contact Wisconsin Land
Specialist, Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 // Jo**@*****************es.com or
Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 Br******@*****************es.com
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.
