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DEER HILL PRESERVE HOMES FOR SALE

Orono, Minnesota 55356

Location Highlights:
Deer Hill Preserve is located on 90 acres of protected conservation land in Orono. The neighborhood is a small community of 40 homes where residents enjoy privacy on prairie grassland and wooded home sites. Homes for sale in Deer Hill Preserve come equipped with smart-home technology, providing homeowners with safety, convenience, and energy efficiency. Deer Hill Preserve is minutes from Orono and Long Lake. Notable dining in the area includes Birch’s on the Lake and Primo. Deer Hill Preserve is also located 10 minutes from downtown Wayzata, home to many retail and fine-dining options, including local favorites Sun & Slope, COV, and the Grocers Table. Deer Hill Preserve is an ideal location for those looking to live in the privacy of wooded home sites while still having access to various amenities in Orono and neighboring downtown Wayzata. Nearby developments include Graham Hill and French Creek.

History:
Deer Hill Preserve’s history dates back to 1994 when Mike and Susan Seeland purchased 194 acres of woodlands in Medina and Orono. The Seelands set out to preserve and conserve the land after seeing its value with rare tamarack bog and maple-basswood forests. They successfully restored the woodlands and prairie grasslands. Taking their conservation efforts even further, the Seelands planted over 4,000 trees and relocated 30 oversized oak. The family successfully conserved and preserved 90 acres of the land in what is known today as the Deer Hill Preserve.

School District:
Deer Hill Preserve in Orono, Minnesota, is an ideal choice for enrolling in a single-campus, top-rated school district. The community is located in the award-winning Orono School District #278. The school district serves 2,800 students K-12, and the Orono High School is ranked 4th best school by US News and World Report for 2019. Schools in the neighborhood include Schumann Elementary, Orono Intermediate School, Orono Middle School, and Orono High School. The neighboring school districts include the Mound Westonka and Wayzata School Districts.

Amenities:
Homes for sale in Deer Hill Preserve have access to extensive walking trails and paths that connect to the Baker Park Reserve. The Baker Park Reserve is located on Lake Independence and features 2,700 acres of beautiful nature. The park offers amenities all year round. There is golfing, camping, biking, fishing, and horseback riding in the summer. In the winter, homeowners can go cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Deer Hill Preserve is conveniently located less than a 10-minute drive from Woodhill and Wayzata Country Clubs. Both offer access to a golf course, tennis courts, pool, and clubhouse.

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