This is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind oasis for the hunters, nature lovers, wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. There are woods, prairie and a stream running through the property. There is abundant wildlife with lots of pheasants, deer, rabbits, squirrels and turkeys. Dozens of bird species have been casually identified. An occasional raccoon, fox and coyote have also been observed. In the spring of 2012 the DNR did a survey of the creek and found 15 species of fish. There are great opportunities for hunting, fishing, birding, hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and additional wildlife habitat improvement projects. The 40 acre property has 9 acres of existing riparian land along the creek. This was increased by 11 acres with the planting of over 4000 trees including walnut, cedar, ash and a variety of oak. An additional wind break/food plot was planted west of the house that includes red twigged dogwood, chokecherry, crab apple, ash, white cedar and blue spruce. A living snow fence was planted east of the house along the road that includes white cedar and dogwood. In addition to the riparian land, 18 acres were restored to native tall grass prairie which includes a very diverse mix of over 25 species of forbs and over 10 species of native grasses. The 17 acres north of the house receives an annual CPR payment of $2643. The 11 acres south of the house will come out of WHIP in 2016 allowing use as pasture for horse or any other use. There is an 800 ft. driveway that mostly blows clear in the winter. The property is far enough away from the city to provide privacy and seclusion but near enough to provide easy access for anything you need: --20 miles west to Owatonna --21 miles northwest to Faribault --25 miles north to Northfield --21 miles northeast to Cannon Falls --30 miles southeast to Rochester --40 miles south to Austin This 4906 square feet luxurious custom build home was completed in 2005 with 12’ poured concrete walls and maintenance free stone and stucco siding. There are paver-brick patios in the front and back of the house and a rooftop patio on top of the turret that allow great views of the property. There is a spacious 4 car attached garage with openers. Along with the open living-room, kitchen and dining-room, the home includes 5 bedrooms (expandable to 7) and 5 baths, large office, sun porch, workshop, upstairs laundry and large loft area. Other amenities include 6 over 6 divided glass windows, 36” six panel solid doors, oak trim and cabinets, silestone counter tops, whirlpool, sauna, central vacuum, radiant floor heat downstairs, central air conditioning, wine rack and fridge, 2 story wood burning fireplace, walk-in shower, radiant floor heat in all the bathrooms, air exchange, in furnace humidifiers, water softener, DSL internet connection; cable, phone and internet pre-wired into every room and the whole house is pre-wired for a security system.
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