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12157 County Highway 79
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361

Price: $1,349,000

Listing # 7024719


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Welcome to a truly unique private retreat just minutes from Parkers Prairie and a short drive to Alexandria. Nestled on approximately 40 wooded acres overlooking the natural beauty of Fish Lake, this custom lodge-style home offers over 6,100 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space combining luxury, privacy, and outdoor recreation. Originally constructed in 2005 using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for exceptional strength and energy efficiency, the home features geothermal heating and cooling for extremely low operating costs year-round. While the exterior shell, roof, siding, and windows were completed in 2005, the home’s entire interior was professionally completed in 2025, making the living spaces essentially brand new from floor to ceiling. The current owner finished the entire 6,100 square feet, including fully insulated interior walls, new electrical by a licensed electrician, plumbing and carpentry by licensed contractors, along with new finishes, fixtures, appliances, and flooring throughout. The dramatic great room serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace framed by expansive windows capturing the surrounding landscape. Designed for gathering and entertaining, the open layout includes a spacious kitchen with large center island, multiple living areas, and a fully finished walkout lower level offering recreation space ideal for a theater, game room, fitness area, or guest accommodations. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful setting from the elevated deck or patio while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding woods, wetlands, and Fish Lake. The property’s 40 acres provide exceptional privacy along with opportunities for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation right out your door. Whether you’re seeking a private estate, family retreat, hunting lodge, or executive getaway, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind northern Minnesota retreat. Additional property features include a 3-story residential elevator providing convenient access to all levels of the home, a powerful 30,000-watt whole-property backup generator for reliable power during outages, and a large detached shop/garage equipped with its own geothermal in-floor heating system. The home also includes a below-ground reinforced concrete storm shelter and storage room with an integrated secure safe room, providing added protection and peace of mind.

Basic Features:

Style Single Family
Type Residential
Zoning Residential-Single Family
Year Built 2005
School District Parkers Prairie
County Otter Tail
Lot Size 2628 x 651
Acreage 40 acres
Bedrooms 6
Total Baths 5
Garage 5 Car
Lot Description Tillable,Tree Coverage - Heavy
Above Grade 4,431 sq ft
Below Grade 1,704 sq ft
Tax $ / Year $2,880 / 2025
Tax ID
Legal Description

Includes:

Air-To-Air Exchanger,Central Vacuum,Chandelier,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,Electronic Air Filter,Electric Water Heater,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Exhaust Fan,Fuel Tank - Rented,Water Osmosis System,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,W...

Rooms Size Level
Bathroom 16x10 M
Bedroom 21x17 M
Bedroom 2 15x13 U
Bedroom 3 15x13 U
Bedroom 4 15x13 U
Bedroom 5 15x13 U
Bedroom 6 16x13 L
Dining Room 16x11 M
Family Room 30x27 L
Great Room 33x21 M
Kitchen 26x16 M
Kitchen- nd 2 24x9 L
Laundry 10x9 M
Panic Room 13x7 L
Storage 58x7 L
Walk-In Closet 16x13 M
Additional Features
Government Programs
Section 19
Terrain Type
Roads County Road
Baths 3/4 Basement,3/4 Jack & Jill,Double Sink,Full Jack & Jill,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath,Jetted Tub,Walk-In Shower Stall,Walk Thru
Basement Block
Cooling Geothermal
Driveway
Electric Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features Block,Frame
Fireplace Family Room,Full Masonry,Stone
Foundation 2520.00
Fuel Source Electric
Handicap Access Accessible Elevator Installed
Heating Geothermal,Heat Pump
Other Buildings Garage(s),Guest House,Second Residence,Workshop
Pool None
Roof Metal
Sewer Service Septic System Compliant - Yes
Water Service Drilled,Well
Water Heater
Parking Lot Attached Garage,Detached Garage,Finished Garage,Heated Garage,Tandem Garage,Tuckunder Garage
Exterior Construction
Laundry E

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