5± Acre Dunn County Home With 274 Acres Of Common Land

Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road in rural Dunn County, this 5-acre property offers a private setting with the added benefit of shared ownership in approximately 274 acres of common recreational land. The property combines a comfortable country home, multiple outbuildings, established gardens, wooded acreage, and access to an extensive trail system, creating opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation and rural living. The owner-built timber frame style home features approximately 1,200 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms. Designed to maximize natural light and passive solar heating, the south side of the home features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the surrounding woods. The open floor plan creates a spacious living area while maintaining the warmth and character of the home's extensive use of locally sourced wood and reclaimed materials. Hardwood maple flooring on the main level was salvaged from a historic church in Menomonie, adding a unique architectural element. The main floor includes a three-season porch, laundry and utility room, kitchen, dining and living areas, and a shower room with sink. A 10 x 15 unheated addition offers flexible space on the backside of the home that can serve as a workshop, storage area, potting room, or other use depending on your needs. Concrete floors and exterior access from two sides make the space well suited for projects, gardening, or seasonal storage. The second floor includes the primary bedroom, a second bedroom currently used as a children's room or office, a bathroom with a vintage clawfoot tub, and an open loft that functions well as a reading area or home office. Decorative ironwork on the loft railing was created by one of the original members of the land-based condominium association, whose artwork is also displayed within the sculpture garden located on the shared property. Heating is primarily provided by a Grandma Fischer wood stove, with electric baseboard heat available as supplemental or backup heat. Wood decks on both the east and west sides of the home provide additional outdoor living space and views of the surrounding landscape. The detached dirt floor two-car garage includes electricity and an upper-level finished guest space that has previously been used for visitors and short-term lodging. Recent improvements include a new septic system installed in 2019, dishwasher in 2020, clothes dryer in 2021, washing machine in 2024, electric water heater and well pressure tank in 2025, updated propane tank and supply line, and fiber optic internet installed in 2024. The property also includes several useful outbuildings, including a 15 x 30 pole barn currently configured for cattle but adaptable for other livestock, a storage shed, and a chicken coop. Established gardens include approximately 1,000 square feet of fenced vegetable garden space, a perennial garden with asparagus, currants, blueberries, blackberries, herbs, rhubarb, and multiple fruit trees including mature and recently planted apple trees along with a cherry tree. The five-acre parcel consists primarily of mature hardwood forest with oak, cherry, silver maple, birch, and poplar. Firewood harvested from the property will remain for the next owner. Wildlife is commonly observed throughout the area, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, grouse, pheasants, waterfowl, and other native species. One of the property's defining features is ownership within a land-based condominium association that includes approximately 274 acres of shared land among seven homesteads. The common property includes miles of maintained trails for hiking, horseback riding, and ATV use, a stocked private pond with a swimming beach, a sculpture garden, horse arena, pasture, hay field, spring-fed creek, wetlands, camping areas, and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Buyers should independently review the condominium documents and governing agreements to fully understand ownership rights and responsibilities. At the time of listing, there are no separate HOA or association fees beyond each owner's share of the common property taxes. The property also enjoys convenient access to additional outdoor recreation throughout the region. The Red Cedar River is located approximately two miles away, offering opportunities for paddling, fishing, and public river access. The nearby Colfax Red Cedar Preserve provides additional hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and access to a clear-water quarry lake. This property offers a combination of rural living, established improvements, and access to extensive shared recreational acreage in a convenient location within Dunn County. The property is being offered in its current condition.