20 Acres in Smith Center, KS - $429,900

The property consists of approximately 20 acres of native grass/forbe/legume mixes and tree lined creek bottoms. Several areas of the property along the creek would be ideal for food plots, nature trails or a number of outdoor experiences. There are an additional 20 acres available adjacent to the property.

IMPROVEMENTS

This estate has top-notch improvements including:

Main Residence/Lodge custom built, Traditional Style residence with 3,911 square feet highlighted by custom wood trim accents, vaulted and trey ceilings, a large great room with high ceilings, fireplace surrounded by built-in cabinets, a wet bar, home theater room with oversized theater seating, 50" plasma TV and surround sound, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

The exterior features a wrap-around porch, 2-car garage entering from a circle driveway, cobble stone patio and a screened in back porch for enjoying those long summer evenings.

Guest Lodge - 1,036 sq ft lodge with an open layout, 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, hardwood floors, back patio overlooking the Beaver Creek, fenced in yard for dogs and a covered front porch overlooking the tall-grasslands and endless Kansas sunsets.

Recreation Facility - 2,640 sq ft, wood framed with vinyl siding to match the residences. This facility is primarily used for entertaining, banquets, retreats and receptions. The building has heated floors, 2 bathrooms, a shower, kitchen, basketball court and an over sized roll-up door. The building is surrounded on the north and west by a Red Cedar wind break and includes large dog kennels, custom built dog houses and runs.

Utility Shed for storing mowers, tools and other equipment is located just east of the 2,640 square foot Recreation Building.

Additional Hunting Access: There are more than 23,000 acres of private lands in Smith County made available through Kansas Walk-In Hunting Access Program (WIHA) as well as an additional 100,000+ acres within a 60 mile radius of the lodge.

SMITH COUNTY AREA

Smith County is one of the best counties in Kansas for trophy whitetail deer, upland bird and turkey hunting. The county is located at the Geographic Center of the 48 States and is rich with history including The Old Dutch Mill in Smith Center and the birthplace of Home on the Range at the Dr. Brewster Higley Cabin.

For thousands of years this area was sacred hunting ground for Pawnee Indians as they tracked thunderous herds of Bison on the great plains of North Central Kansas. In 1853, one of the largest Plains Indian battles in US history took place south of the estate when Cheyenne and allied tribes attacked the Kitkahaki Pawnee who were buffalo hunting along the Beaver Creek. Many artifacts and remnants from the battle and the Pawnee who lived in the area can still be found in the area today.

PROPERTY SUMMARY

The East Fork Lodge/Retreat is an exceptional estate property! The area is rich in history and well known for trophy whitetail bucks; plentiful turkey and extended seasons for upland birds through preserve hunting. This estate offers the opportunity to own a great hunting property. There are a number of uses ranging from up-scale residence to an executive retreat, bed & breakfast or hunting lodge operation. Local care-taker and property management services are available with this property.

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS!