25 Acres in Benton, KY - $379,000

REDUCED! Trail Rider AND Fishermans Paradise! Rocky Top has 1000 feet of shoreline on Kentucky Lake. This unique property is located approx. 14 miles north of Murray, KY home to Murray State University. If you love to trail ride, this is the property for you. We are about 15 minutes from Wranglers Campground with 100 miles of marked horse trails, located in Land between the Lakes recreation area. Land has been used as pasture for pleasure horses for the past several years. The lay of this property along with the 25 acres consists of rolling pasture with a year round creek. To the rear of the property is approx. 25 wooded acres belonging to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which means it is protected from future development. This is public land but only you and one neighbor on either side have direct access to it. It is essentially a large private buffer for your property. A short walk through the woods takes you to Kentucky Lake. You can launch canoes, kayaks, or a Jon boat from your own back yard! A public boat ramp that accommodates larger boats is only 1.5 miles down the road. Kentucky Lake is 184 miles long and offers world class fishing! The entire area is a paradise for people who love fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, ATV riding and other outdoor activities. This it's amenities make it an ideal location not only for raising horses, but also for an Alpaca, sheep or goat operation. Deer and wild turkey are frequent visitors to the farm. There are 2 barns on the property. One barn has 2 stalls and room for a third. The other barn is used as a run-in easily converted into 4 stall barn. The Quonset hut has a concrete floor, 200 amp service and is large enough to house a tractor, boat, and other implements. The entire property is fenced. Separate paddocks have been created using horse safe fencing. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, living room with wood burning fireplace, kitchen and dining room. The flooring in the kitchen, dining room, living room and master bedroom are all hardwood. The kitchen includes a newer Jenn-air range, and a new Bosch dishwasher. There is also a central vacuum system. Downstairs is finished and includes another full bath. Features of downstairs include a family room with laundry room with sink and cabinets. A workshop that is heated and cooled.. A 2 car garage sits beneath a very large deck. There is also a tack room or could be used for an additional 4th bedroom. The home is heated with a Geo Thermal system that is very efficient. We currently use well water, however there is city water available at the road. The home sits up on a hill far off the road for privacy. You can view the entire estate and livestock from the deck and front windows. High speed internet is available via DSL. If you are searching for a horse property with lake access in Western KY, look no further! This type of property is very rare in this area. Whether you want to maintain a few pleasure horses or run a hobby farm, this property will work for you. The location is rural yet only 15-20 minutes to shopping. Want A Horse Farm On The Lake? Then Your Wait Is Over Visit Rocky Top Today! Low Taxes!