6 beautiful homes in Wisconsin
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De Soto. This award-winning four-bedroom house sits on 40 acres on the western border of the state. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect created an interior of wood, stone, and concrete, with oversize windows and geothermal heating.
Notable outdoor features include a wind turbine, reflecting ponds with koi, an outside fireplace and hot tub, and two cabins currently used as guest-houses. $1,790,000. Paul Handle, Mahler/Sotheby’s International Realty, (414) 964-2000.
Middleton. Set on 1.5 acres, this five-bedroom home was built using environmentally sustainable principles, with insulated concrete, a metal roof, and radiant heat.
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Details include a media room hidden behind bookcases on the lower level, a tower room accessible via a spiral staircase, an au pair suite, and a master bedroom with steam shower, infinity tub, sauna, and fireplace. $988,900. Susi and Paul Haviland, Stark Co. Realtors, (608) 576-9211.
De Pere. The Crow’s Nest is a seven-bedroom home in the Green Bay area. Built in 1858, the residence retains the original interior wooden shutters, millwork, and crystal chandeliers. The master suite has French doors leading to a veranda.
The 2-acre property features a pool, a pergola draped with wisteria, and 198 feet of frontage on the Fox River. $1,500,000. Sandra Ranck, Keller Williams, (920) 265-5033.
Madison. Built in 2002, this four-bedroom, prairie-influenced house overlooks Lake Mendota. Interior details include a chef’s kitchen, a great room with vaulted ceiling, and a master suite with spa bathroom.
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The landscaped property has a patio, stone walls, a heated three-car garage, and a boathouse. $1,800,000. Kristine Jaeger, Sprinkman Real Estate, (608) 217-1919.
Birchwood. Little Bear Lodge is a five-bedroom log house on Red Cedar Lake. The two-story home features an open-space plan, first-floor master suite, kitchen with sunroom, and great room with a large stone fireplace and a wall of windows.
The 1.2-acre property includes a hot tub, a porch, a patio, a dock, and more than 300 feet of shoreline. $1,050,000. Brian Sundberg and Jim Seabold, Coldwell Banker Burnet, (612) 309-2702.
Fox Point. This four-bedroom bungalow was built in 1927. The interior features the original floors, built-ins, crown molding, and leaded glass windows.
The wooded property has a backyard patio and three-car garage, and is in a highly ranked school district. $274,900. Falk Ruvin Team, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, (414) 688-3935.
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