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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Shop: Built in 1980, 24 x 80 feet, pole contruction with concrete floors, it is currently used as a woodworking shop. ¾ is heated, the remainder used for parking and storage. It could easily be adapted for horse stalls. The Remaining acres: Rolling pastures, trees, seasonal spring, 5 acres have been fenced off and are planted to trees, native species are becoming established. We have started making trails. Why are we leaving this? We are building a home 5 miles away on some property that has been in the family for years, we will be using nearly the same floor plan in our new house. How to contact us: This property is listed through RE/MAX in Rochester, MN. Email Roxanne Johnson at onthemuv@means.net or phone her at 1-888-839-2142 (toll free). |
For Sale ... Beautiful Country Home in Southeastern MN |
For sale, lovely 100 year old farmhome with spectacular mature gardens, heated shop, and pasture on approx. 10 acres in rural Fillmore county in SE Minnesota. This would make a lovely family home, or could easily be converted into B&B. Additional acres could be available. |
The Home: This older home has been well loved and cared for by the current owners for the past 25 years. This 1 ½ story home has approx. 2000 square feet of living space, plus a 1 car attached garage and 3 season porch. The garage and family room are a 1980 addition. The original house features 8 ½ ft ceilings, original fir trim and 4" flooring, stained glass window, pocket doors and nonworking Victorian coal grate fireplace with Minton reproduction tile. The main level has master suite which features pocket doors, window seat, access to porch and gardens, master bath with 2 person whirlpool tub. Also on the main level are a foyer, family room, laundry, bath, kitchen with conversation nook, dining room, formal parlor and 3 season porch. The upper level has 3 large bedrooms with original painter woodwork and doors. Also upstairs is a rather unique storage room. All rooms are in move in condition and are well suited for antiques. The basement has limestone walls and concrete floor, large water heater, water softener, 3 year old high efficiency furnace. The exterior has newer siding, newer easy care vinyl windows and Masterslab shingles. The porch has its original working double hung windows and has been recently painted. |
Location: Fillmore County is well known for its scenic bluffs, rolling hills and meandering streams and rivers. This home is located 5 miles SW of Preston MN (pop. 1600) ¼ mile off paved road. Forestville State Park, which boasts some of the finest horseback riding trails and cross country ski trails in MN, is 10 minutes away. The Root River Bike Trail is 5 minutes away, with the latest proposed trail just 2 miles away. Many trout streams are close by. Lanesboro MN, a popular tourist destination known for its art and theater is 15 minutes away. |
The Gardens: The entire ½ acre yard has been beautifully landscaped by the owners (a passionate gardener and her carpenter husband). The gardens are mature with limestone retaining walls, large lily/fish pond, 30' cedar pergola, kitchen garden, shade garden, woodland garden, garden shed, playhouse and treehouse, plus apple tree, grapes and raspberries, 30'row of lilacs. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Shop: Built in 1980, 24 x 80 feet, pole contruction with concrete floors, it is currently used as a woodworking shop. ¾ is heated, the remainder used for parking and storage. It could easily be adapted for horse stalls. The Remaining acres: Rolling pastures, trees, seasonal spring, 5 acres have been fenced off and are planted to trees, native species are becoming established. We have started making trails. Why are we leaving this? We are building a home 5 miles away on some property that has been in the family for years, we will be using nearly the same floor plan in our new house. How to contact us: This property is listed through RE/MAX in Rochester, MN. Email Roxanne Johnson at onthemuv@means.net or phone her at 1-888-839-2142 (toll free). |
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Last updated: 8/11/03
