This picturesque 18-acre Amish hobby farm is located just 4 miles south of charming Lanesboro, in the heart of southeastern Minnesotas bluff country, offering peaceful seclusion, breathtaking scenery, and an ideal setup for rural living, homesteading, or hobby farming. Nestled into a south-facing hillside, the main home enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding countrysideperfect for anyone seeking space, natural beauty, and the slower pace of country life.
The primary residence, built in 2023, is a spacious and well-crafted 6-bedroom home featuring approximately 3,500 square feet, with 2,500 finished square feet on the upper levels. Designed to capture the natural light and views, the covered front porch is perfectly situated to enjoy the morning sunrise over the bluffs, while the walkout basement leads to a cement patio, providing a peaceful place for additional outdoor seating, entertaining, or quiet reflection.
Also on the property is a second, smaller 2-bedroom home, ideal as a potential Airbnb, guest house, or multigenerational living space. While neither dwelling currently has electric or plumbing, buried fiber optic is located at the road, and there is a newer well and septic system already in place, providing critical infrastructure for future upgrades if desired.
The land includes a large, well-established garden, multiple apple trees, and approximately 12 acres of fenced pasture, which has been seeded in alfalfa, oats, and grass. The pasture is interwoven with mature black walnut and oak trees, offering beauty, shade, and long-term value. These wooded sections run through and around the open areas, enhancing the property's appeal for grazing, recreation, or even select timber harvest.
A beautiful and functional collection of outbuildings supports a variety of uses. A towering windmill stands as a striking feature next to the classic 5,570 sq ft hay barn, which boasts massive timber beams, a hay loft above, and horse stalls on the lower level. There's also a 3,550 sq ft outbuilding with new steel siding, and an insulated machine shed, ideal for projects, workshop space, or additional storage needs.
Located just 35 miles from Rochester, Winona, and La Crosse, this farm offers a rare opportunity to live simply and sustainably while staying within reach of city conveniences. Whether you're dreaming of growing your own food, raising animals, generating rental income, or simply enjoying the beauty of rural life, this well-maintained, thoughtfully laid-out Amish hobby farm has everything you need to start your next chapter.