I rode a horse once. It was an unruly horse, wild maybe. I was all of 12 years old and I was riding on the back of this wild beast; a girl who I fancied held the reins. The horse ride was uneventful for a few moments, until a sheet of construction debris blew up in the wind causing the horse to jump and jolt. I fell to the ground, awash in shame and roadside dust. I have never ridden a horse since. But this isn’t about me and my horse situation, this is about a new listing of mine, a listing that represents a bit of a departure from my norm. This horse property isn’t on the lake, obviously. It isn’t right next to the lake, either. It’s about 15 minutes from Fontana and once you arrive you’d be forgiven if you thought I transported you to Lexington. This is one heck of an estate.
If you’ve never looked for a large swath of available land in Southern Wisconsin, then it would be impossible for you to understand just how rare this offering truly is. Several decades ago, a world renowned physician spent untold hours and uncountable dollars assembling this sportsman’s paradise. A passion for Peruvian horses and a desire to create a first class equestrian facility fueled this remarkable effort, and today this amazing estate is for sale. While the property must be toured to be fully understood (watch the video), you can see from these photographs that this is not your normal Wisconsin equestrian property. This is a significant retreat for any outdoor enthusiast.
Here we have more than 278 acres of contiguous farmland, woodlands, and pasture; with a flowing stream winding through it all. The house is large and upgraded, the grounds immaculate. There’s a pool and tennis court, a guest cabin and more. The horse facilities themselves are among the finest you’ve ever seen, complete with indoor riding area, conditioned stables, office space for facility managers, and a pastures galore.
Dry Creek flows through this property and divides the woodlands from the pasture, creating wildlife habitat that has been undisturbed for decades. Hunters will enjoy the upland fields and heavily wooded hillsides. Trails are cut through much of this property for horse riding or perhaps just UTV riding. If you’ve been looking for the ultimate Wisconsin retreat that can offer you a little of everything, this is it. If you’ve been looking for a first class equestrian property less than 90 minutes from Chicago, well you’ve found that, too. Offered today in the high $2MMs.
https://youtu.be/Ohlu7-1MK1s