29.2 Acres in Hodgen, OK - $80,000

LOCATION: Located about 3 miles off Holson Valley Rd, in the 1.7 million acre Ouachita National Forest, Cedar Lake Recreational Area of southeastern Oklahoma. It is about 25 miles southwest of Poteau (the county seat) which has a hospital, college and convenient shopping. The larger city of Fort Smith, Arkansas (population 80,000) is about 55 miles to the northeast. About 4 hours from Dallas; 2.5 hours from Tulsa; 3.5 hours from Oklahoma City or Little Rock. LAND: This secluded 29.2 acre m/l property sits on a heavily-wooded hill with views of surrounding hills. It is mostly level to slightly sloped and partially fenced. This is an irregular shaped piece of property with one section bounded by Ouachita National Forest and near a popular equestrian trail. This listing includes two cabins which are far enough apart to provide privacy and yet within easy walking distance each other. ACCESS: Holson Valley Rd is paved and maintained, but the remaining 3 miles to the property are unpaved logging roads which cross several mountain creek beds. Sections of the logging roads are graded and graveled; other sections of the road are not. SUV and/or 4WD vehicle would be required during wet periods. SERVICES: There are no public utilities available on this property. The nearest public electric service is approximately 1 mile away. Water is provided by a drilled well. Propane is used for cooking. Cell phone service depends on your phone and service provider. This property is not directly on school bus or mail delivery routes. GENERAL INFORMATION: The wood frame cabins, each with wood siding, composition roof and comfortable porch, are tucked into small clearings in the woods. The cabins were originally part of a larger property which included a home with active solar power. The cabins are wired to utilize a propane-powered generator or the solar power originating at the main house. Cabin #1 is complete and ready to be connected to a generator. Cabin #2 needs interior finish work such as installing plumbing and electrical fixtures, and painting. Cabin #2 can be connected to a generator once this work is completed. They share a common floor plan consisting of approximately 675 sf that includes an open kitchen/living/dining area, two bedrooms and a single bath. Both have wood floors, walls, and ceiling. Sliding patio doors lead from the porch into the living area. There is also a standard door that leads to the other end of the porch. There is a drilled water well to be shared by both cabins. Propane would be used for cooking. There are no appliances in either cabin. Each cabin has a tankless water heater. The exact age of the cabins is unknown but estimated at 10-15 years. CABIN #1 The exterior of this cabin is painted a cool blue-green that blends into the surroundings. The interior walls and floors are a complementary blue-green; ceilings are white with dark brown trim. The L-shaped kitchen area has blue-green laminate countertop with white cabinets below. CABIN#2 The exterior of this cabin is painted a soft tan. The interior walls, floors, cabinets and ceiling could be painted or stained and sealed to enhance the natural wood. The galley-style kitchen has maroon laminate countertops with storage below. The following dimensions are the same for each cabin: LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/DINING: 27’4” x 11’6”; ceiling fan; wall-mounted lights BEDROOMS 1 & 2: 11’5” x 10’9”; standard closet; ceiling fan with light BATH: Corner shower unit, single sink with storage below and mirrored cabinet above. PORCH: 28’ x 8’ with a 8’ x 4’ wrap around section OUTBUILDING: Utility building houses the well pump which would be powered by the propane generator. Solar storage batteries are also housed here for possible use. PRICE: $80,000 TAXES: $657.00 last year as part of the larger property. COMMENTS: If you are a looking for a peaceful, secluded setting, this may be the place for you. This property will hold particular appeal to nature-lovers and out