Set amid the picturesque countryside, just off the shores of Black Oak Lake, sits this ranch-style home and accompanying vineyard on 20 acres.
The house overlooks the four planted acres of Frontenac Gris, Frontenac Blanc and Marquette grapes. The back of the property fronts 1,200 feet of Black Oak Lake shoreline and includes a dock for boating as well as an area to dock a float plane. A groomed trail meanders from the property to the public lake access.
The winery is complete with a full tasting room, a banquet room for large groups, a production room for processing wine, and lots of storage. A large, outdoor brick patio and overhead pergola attached to the building welcomes guests to sit and enjoy a glass of wine and the gorgeous views of the property.
All of the winery equipment and needed fixtures are included in the sale. Thus far, four of the eight varieties of wine produced on the property have won awards. The first grapes were planted in 2005.
The expanse of the property is well-groomed. Opposite the winery sits the main residence, a 3,900 square foot, four-bedroom home with a full walkout lower level.
Impeccable landscaping surrounds the brick facade entry to the home, and a small front patio makes for a cozy sitting area overlooking the vineyard. Nearby sits a private, greenery-covered gazebo set beside an in-ground pond.
Inside, the home light abounds. A fireplace serves as the focal point in the main living area, which is surrounded by wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. A tray ceiling provides architectural flair.
The expansive kitchen is surrounded in custom oak cabinetry with built-in appliances and granite countertops. The center island with cooktop stove peers over the eat-in dining room with its access to the maintenance-free, second-story deck.
The main level of the house is handicapped accessible, with 36-inch-wide doors and 42-inch-wide hallways. The lower level has an open floor plan complete with family room, bathroom, three bedrooms and a storage area. Patio doors lead out to a concrete patio.
This home, located at 33578 Stearns County Road 30, Melrose, is for sale by Curt Weiers of United Country Pro Realty for $899,900.
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