Marathon County Legacy Estate

Just north of Athens in beautiful northwest Marathon County, this exclusive property offers 193 +/- meticulously maintained acres of timber, fields, and trails with a gorgeous Ojibwa Log Home overlooking an expansive yard. The offering has limitless potential as a trophy hunting legacy property, a full-time residence, and/or a corporate retreat.

The 1,526 square foot, 2+ bed, 1 bath home with high-end finishes has been extremely well cared for. Modern appliances, tile and wood floors, custom cabinets, and trim are just the beginning. The fully finished basement features a generously sized bedroom and an additional family room. The open-air loft is 300 square feet and offers additional space. The 40’x36’ post-frame heated garage has 10’ sidewalls. The home has a dual fuel heating system with a Prestige Wall Mount Gas Boiler and a Central Boiler Classic outside wood burner. A large back deck is off the main entrance, and a full-length, covered porch provides a wonderful place to view the large, wildlife-filled back yard. The home has too many amenities to list and is offered fully furnished.

The beauty and accessibility of the 193 +/- acres must be seen to be appreciated. Tens of thousands of board feet of mature oak, maple, and aspen stand across the rolling ridges and flats of this land. The roads and trails are thoughtfully designed and the best-maintained the potential buyer will have ever seen on any central Wisconsin property. Culverts, ditches, scrapes, and several small ponds have been created to ensure the land stays high and dry. There are several spots that can be converted into food plots. This property has had minimal hunting pressure over the years. The trophy hunting potential has a very high ceiling. There is 120 feet of elevation change across the parcel; therefore, this expansive and rare large acreage piece will hunt even bigger than its acreage. The rolling ridges, flats, and draws serve as natural travel funnels for all wildlife. Trophy deer, bear, turkey, and ruffed grouse are prevalent. The 730 acres of WI DNR land on the east side brackets the Big Rib River, a trout stream, and offers even more room to explore.

The Managed Forest Law - Closed plan on the eastern 120 acres is well throughout, allows for a very affordable yearly property tax bill, and ensures ample future revenue. The current MFL plan expires in 2032, but can be renewed. The Rib River Ranch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a turnkey wilderness retreat.