Custom built, recently updated house on a hill in Sogn Valley, surrounded by 30 private acres comprised of 23 acres Eastern Hardwood Forest with rolling meadowland and 7 rich, dark tillable acres. Two Artesian-fed Streams provide fresh water for cattle most the year. "Kite Hill", "Fossil Field", and "Sled Slope" are favorite spots on this property for children to play while discovering Nature and the Environment. Neighborhood Description: To the East, Sogn Valley Trail junctions with (Goodhue) County 14 Blvd. To the West this township road junctions with U.S. Highway 56. It parallels (Goodhue) County 9 Blvd (West to Dennison and Northfield). The house and property is located in Warsaw Township where Covenants requires a minimum 1000-linial feet frontage. Surrounding region is populated by small farming towns dotting the landscape of cropland, scenic vistas and well kept homes. Many local churches, parks, and excellent PreK-12 grade schools (with open enrollment) for both public and private, in 4 nearby towns: Cannon Falls, Northfield, Kenyon, Rochester. House is located halfway between the cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul or Rochester; the upgraded "Limited Access" U.S. Highway 52 aides a convenient commute. Only 8 miles away, Cannon Fall's new Mayo Clinic and Health Center offers a leading hospital with excellently trained medical staff. The Cannon River (10 miles from house in Cannon Falls) offers canoeing, while the Cannon Valley Hiking & Bicycle Trail goes 30 miles to Red Wing, with stops in Welch. Whether it's water skiing, fishing, boating, or swimming on Lake Bylesby or downhill skiing and snowboarding at Welch Village, all are within a comfortable driving distance. This house is only 4 miles from Sogn Valley Vineyard; 20 minutes from prestigious St. Olaf College and Carleton College in Northfield. That collegiant town offers many nearby services, shops, movie theaters, libraries, nurseries and restaurants. One can join the Art Guild, Senior Center, swim or run indoor track at the new YMCA. Or peruse the latest books at the Bookseller, taste in-house-made spreads at the bagel shop, buy a goldfish at the pet shop or latest sporting goods. Get shoes resoled at the Shoe Repair, or stop in at the VFW/American Legion Hall. Many good night clubs with live music. Micro-brewery, knitting shop. Fun location as well as friendly communities. Located in the historic, scenic Sogn Valley formed by the Little Cannon River, a popular trout stream within walking distance. Here exists abundant wildlife including Bald Eagles, many species of hawks and songbirds, white tailed deer, fox, wild turkeys, pheasant, grouse, etc.. Hunting is allowed on the land and surrounding area. Many beautiful houses with scenic views. Less than one hour commute to both Rochester and the Twin Cities.
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