Vernon County 199 Acres with Bad Axe River Frontage Near Mississippi River
Hidden in the stunning hills of western Vernon County, just minutes from the Mississippi River, awaits a rare gem ready to be polished into your new forever farmette, country escape, or dreamy whitetail paradise. Held by the same family for several decades, such estates have become increasingly more difficult to find with 150 acres of wooded ground, 21 acres of pasture, 10 acres of tillable land, and frontage along the historic Bad Axe River.
The location and layout create a true recreational hub. Spend a day boating or fishing on the Mississippi, walk across the road through the pasture to cast a fly in the Bad Axe, or chase whitetail in one of the states most well-known regions.
At its roots, this property tells the story of a simpler way of life built on farming and self-sufficiency. Access to open pasture, tillable, and a small spring-fed pond that stays open year-round supports a...
At its roots, this property tells the story of a simpler way of life built on farming and self-sufficiency. Access to open pasture, tillable, and a small spring-fed pond that stays open year-round supports a range of agricultural or hobby farm uses. A former farmhouse and barn from an earlier generation still stand as reminders of that history (sold in as-is conditions).
The landscape features topography Vernon County is known for. A variety of slope aspects covering nearly all cardinal directions combined with benches, points, and secondary ridges create countless options for hill-country deer to be comfortable under most any wind or seasonal conditions. The terrain supports a wide range of hunting strategies, from rut hunts on funnels deep in the timber to patiently waiting in a box blind over secluded food plots, whether for a quick evening hunt or an all-day sit.
The 150+/- acres of timber consists of a variety of hardwood species comprised primarily of red oak, white oak, hickory, walnut, elm, and basswood. The age classes vary from intermediate to mature with changes in composition and stem count largely based on slope aspects. It is currently enrolled in MFL Closed (not open to public use).
Properties of this size, history, and setting have continued to become rarer in the marketplace. This is an opportunity to carry forward a legacy that offers both a connection to the past and endless possibilities for the future.
Buyers are not permitted onsite without an agent present.
A neighboring landowner retains a recorded easement across a western portion of the property. Contact listing agent for a map and additional information.
Highlights
-199+/- Acres $1,295,000
-Frontage along South Fork Bad Axe River (Class III Trout Stream)
-Approx. 150+/- acres wooded
-21+/- acres pasture
-10+/- acres tillable
-Just minutes from the Mississippi River
-Owned by the same family for several decades
-Small spring fed pond
-Electric onsite
-Western Vernon County- a region known for some of the best deer hunting in the state
-Multiple gated access points
-Secluded fields with potential to be converted into food plots
-Hardwood timber with a variety of species: oak, hickory, walnut, elm, basswood etc.
-Timber enrolled in MFL Closed (no public access permitted)
-Variety of slope aspects, points, benches, drainages, and secondary ridges
-Old home and barn of no value- sold in as-is conditions
-Southwestern 20-acre parcel accessible by recorded easement
-$2,100 in annual farm rent (pasture and tillable)
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About Patrick Guyse
Born and raised by a family of hunters and fishermen, Patrick has been chasing anything that moves or swims since he was old enough to pick up a BB gun or a Zebco. He attributes his passion for the outdoors to his father. Bow hunting whitetail deer quickly surpassed all other pursuits the first time his dad put him up in a portable stand with a bow in hand at age twelve. Later that year he harvested his first deer while sitting on stand with his grandfather. To say hunting is a way of life in his family would be an understatement.This obsession led him to pursue a BS in Forest Management at the UW- Stevens Point. In addition to real estate, he works as a consulting forester. His background in forestry has proven invaluable whether you are looking to buy or sell recreational property. Working with him will provide confidence and comfort in your transaction. You will be well-informed of the product at hand; land.