11679 85th St NW Pine Island MN 55963
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Property Description for 11679 85th Street NW Pine Island MN 55963 - MLS# 6673686
Ultimate Homestead Retreat – Just 15 Minutes from Rochester! If you've been dreaming of homesteading, this is the property for you! Nestled on 8 beautifully maintained acres, this 5-bedroom, 5-bath home offers over 4,300 sq. ft. of living space with spectacular prairie views. Built in 2003, this home has been thoughtfully updated and boasts a wealth of features for sustainable living. The entire property has been maintained as chemically free since the current owners purchased the property. Home Updates & Features: • Recent Upgrades (Last 6 Years): Furnace, LP hot water heater (with additional electric backup), air conditioner, washer/dryer, oven/range, refrigerator, dishwasher, water softener & iron filter, garage doors & openers, patio doors, and septic pump. • Comfort & Efficiency: In-floor heat in the basement, backup wood stove, reverse osmosis system in the kitchen, infrared heater in garage. • Energy Independence: 12 kW ground-mounted solar array with battery backup, Sol-Ark inverter, and whole-house Generac generator. • Outdoor Living: Large Trex deck, rear patio with fire pit, sauna in garage. Outbuildings & Infrastructure: • 76' x 68' Barn with power and water and horse stalls • Fenced & Secure: Entire 8-acre parcel is enclosed with a chain-link perimeter fence, electric gate powered by its own solar panel. • Gardening & Orchards: Separate fenced garden with deep mulch in-ground plots and 17 raised beds. Established orchards and food forests featuring apple, pear, cherry, mulberry, paw-paw, peach, apricot, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, ramps, and other Zone 4-hardy perennials. The garden has power ran to it. • Water: Garden and 3 major orchards have water hydrants ran to them. • Livestock Ready: Multiple rotational pastures, two automated Ritchie water fountains, chicken coop with power, and two 1,000-gallon LP tanks. • Playground • Bonus: Many tapable maple trees for syrup production! • Chemical free: Seller has maintained the entire property chemically free since ownership. This is a rare opportunity to own a fully equipped homestead just minutes from Rochester. Whether you're looking to raise livestock, grow your own food, or simply enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle, this property has it all.
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