You’ve just found a hidden 42.10-acre
sanctuary tucked into the towering ridges of Wisconsin’s Mississippi River
Valley—a place where an old farmstead, breathtaking Driftless topography and
trophy-caliber whitetail country come together less than 20 minutes south of La
Crosse.
Located
at W1486 Spring Coulee Road near Genoa in Vernon County, Wisconsin, this
extraordinary property occupies one of those intimate little valleys that seems
almost completely removed from the outside world. Pull into the property and
the landscape closes around you—towering timbered ridges, sweeping green fields
and an incredibly peaceful homesite where there isn’t another house in sight.
Instead, mornings begin with an orchestra of songbirds, deer wandering through
the yard and sunlight spilling over the surrounding bluffs.
This
is peace and quiet in its purest form.
The
property encompasses 42.10± acres and represents what was once an old
Mississippi River Valley farmstead. Today, a beautifully maintained historic
red barn remains as the visual centerpiece of the property, standing proudly
against a backdrop of mature hardwood timber and steep Driftless ridges. Its
classic architecture adds character that simply cannot be recreated and serves
as a lasting reminder of the land’s agricultural heritage.
Nearby
is a 24×20 building offering simple but comfortable living accommodations for
weekend stays, hunting camp or extended visits. Inside you’ll find an
approximately 16×12 kitchen and dining area along with an 8×6 bathroom. The
property is already supported by valuable infrastructure including a 6-inch
drilled well, septic system, 200-amp electrical service, electric heat and
fiber-optic internet.
For
someone envisioning something more permanent, the property is also buildable,
opening the door to creating a custom country home overlooking one of the most
private settings imaginable. Build the dream residence while retaining the
existing quarters as a hunting cabin, guest space or recreational headquarters.
Around
the homestead, the landscape has been lovingly maintained. A garden area
produces rhubarb and asparagus, while established apple trees and berry bushes
add another layer of country-living charm. It’s easy to imagine summer evenings
around the yard, autumn mornings watching deer filter into the field and quiet
weekends where the loudest thing you hear is the wind moving through the
hardwood canopy.
And
then there’s the land.
Approximately
five acres of open ground currently consist of alfalfa and clover, with the
field having been rotated through soybeans and corn in recent years. From a
hunting perspective, this is an enormous asset. The open acreage creates a
ready-made destination food source surrounded by heavy security cover and steep
timber—a combination that could be further manipulated into strategically
positioned food plots or wildlife habitat.
The
remainder of the estate transitions dramatically upward into classic Vernon
County Driftless terrain.
Existing
logging roads switchback across the hillside, providing access from the lower
reaches through the mid-slope and toward the upper portions of the property.
For the serious whitetail hunter, that terrain deserves attention. Steep draws,
benches, points, transitions and upper-ridge travel corridors create the type
of natural funnels that make this region famous among dedicated deer hunters.
The
timber itself features an attractive mixture including walnut, oak and shagbark
hickory, providing both wildlife value and the unmistakable character of a
mature southwestern Wisconsin hardwood forest.
Elevation
climbs dramatically from the valley floor to more than 1,100 feet, creating
nearly cinematic hunting possibilities.
Picture
November.
A
cold northwest wind moves across the ridge. The leaves are down. You’re tucked
against an old oak high above the valley while the Mississippi River country
stretches away below you. Somewhere beneath the ridge comes the unmistakable
crunch of leaves. A doe slips through the timber—and behind her, one of those
heavy-antlered Driftless bucks this region is known to produce.
That’s
why people dream about owning land here.
The
surrounding area has historically supported a strong whitetail population and
trophy-buck potential, while the property’s combination of elevation, timber,
food, cover and multiple access points provides the ingredients serious hunters
look for when designing a Quality Deer Management property. Existing trail
infrastructure allows a new owner to begin learning and hunting the farm
immediately while still leaving tremendous opportunity for additional habitat
and food-plot improvements.
Access
is another important advantage. The property offers the main driveway from the
southerly portion of the estate, along with additional access from the north
leading toward the open field. For a hunter, multiple access options can be
invaluable—allowing entry and exit strategies to change with wind direction,
deer movement and hunting pressure rather than repeatedly disturbing the same
portion of the property.
Yet
perhaps the greatest recreational amenity isn’t even on the acreage.
The
Mississippi River is approximately one-quarter mile away, putting some of the
Midwest’s most celebrated boating and fishing opportunities practically at your
doorstep. Spend a November morning chasing whitetails from a ridge and a summer
afternoon fishing the Mississippi backwaters. Hunt turkeys in spring, maintain
food plots throughout summer, watch the hardwood ridges explode with color in
October and retreat here whenever the pace of everyday life gets too loud.
All
of this is remarkably close to civilization. La Crosse is approximately 20
minutes north, giving an owner convenient access to restaurants, shopping,
healthcare, entertainment and regional amenities while preserving the feeling
that you’ve disappeared into your own private corner of the Driftless Region.
Annual
real estate taxes are approximately $1,653, and importantly, the property is
represented as having no government program enrollment, giving a future owner
additional flexibility in how the land is managed.
What
separates W1486 Spring Coulee Road from so many recreational properties isn’t
any single feature. It’s the combination.
42.10±
acres. Historic Mississippi River Valley farmstead. Restored red barn. Existing
living quarters. Well and septic. Fiber internet. Five acres of open ground.
Mature hardwood timber. Multiple access points. Elevations exceeding 1,100
feet. Buildability. Trophy whitetail potential. Mississippi River recreation
approximately a quarter-mile away. And La Crosse only about 20 minutes from
your doorstep.
No
subdivision. No row of neighboring homes staring back at you. Just towering
ridges, deep timber, an old red barn and a quiet little valley where wildlife
still wanders through the yard.
You
could build a beautiful home here. You could create an exceptional hunting
camp. Or you could preserve exactly what makes this place special and simply
disappear here whenever you need to.
Properties
this close to the Mississippi River and La Crosse that combine true privacy,
dramatic Driftless topography, existing infrastructure, buildability and
serious recreational potential are increasingly difficult to duplicate.
W1486
Spring Coulee Road isn’t simply 42 acres in Vernon County. It’s a chance to own
your own hidden valley in Wisconsin’s legendary Driftless Region—a legacy
property where the Mississippi River, towering ridges and some of the richest
deer dirt in the Midwest are all part of everyday life.
A
once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a little piece of the Mississippi River
Valley.
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.
