679.48 Acres in Marshall, AR - $1,675,000
Calf Creek Homestead
A homestead is defined as a house, outbuildings, and the land around it, which can provide food and water to sustain a family. The Calf Creek Homestead comprises 679.48 +/- acres and checks all the boxes of an authentic homestead property. The land is located in the deep country of Searcy County, Arkansas, in the Ozark Mountains, just 19 miles southwest of the town of Marshall.
The land is named after Calf Creek, which runs roughly one mile through the center of the property. The land is also known locally as Campbell Hollow. The area enjoys a comfortable climate, pleasant breezes, and four distinct seasons. Due to the elevation, the site is known to have lower humidity and temperatures than most places in Arkansas.
The Calf Creek Homestead is accessed off State Highway 377. There is one way in and out to the Cabin Grounds, which consist of 5 +/- acres of developed land outlined by sp...
The Calf Creek Homestead is accessed off State Highway 377. There is one way in and out to the Cabin Grounds, which consist of 5 +/- acres of developed land outlined by split-rail fencing. The structure is an authentic Ozark Mountain-style cabin (sauna and hot tub) with two levels totaling 1,200-square-foot. The cabin porch trim, interior stair-rail, doors, and floor-to-ceiling posts are made from selected cedar trees from the property. The plank used for the kitchen bar top was cut from a large walnut tree on the property, and all the stones used to build the fireplace, chimney, and front steps were taken from the land.
There is a large workshop with a tractor shed near the cabin. The workshop offers an excellent facility for repairing equipment and storing tools and other equipment. In addition, the building could serve as an ideal woodworking shop or craft and hobby shop. Other buildings on the Cabin Grounds include a storage building and an old-fashioned smokehouse.
The Cabin Grounds offer a large lawn and plenty of open areas for free-range chickens, a large vegetable garden, fruit-bearing trees, and your dogs to run free safely. There is a small pond where water could be pumped for special irrigation needs. Utilities include overhead electricity, well-water, septic system, and satellite TV. There is a backup propane-powered generator and space to install a solar energy system if desired.
The remaining 674.48 +/- acres is a large wooded tract with varying elevations. The majority of the woodland is a mixed species of mature hardwoods with some medium size areas of softwoods, which include pine and cedar trees. Numerous wild plants grow throughout the property, such as American ginseng, blackberries, and aromatic wild flowers. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, black bears, squirrels, bobwhite quail, other non-game wildlife, and songbirds call the land home. The property is also positioned in the Arkansas Core Elk Zone and near Bearcat Hollow WMA, known for its elk habitat and herd.
This property is ideal for the modern-day homesteading enthusiast or small family wishing to return to the land and live a simpler, more wholesome lifestyle. The landholding would make for a great get-a-way place to take a break from urban environments and enjoy the many adventurous outdoor recreational opportunities in and around the surrounding area. The Ozark Highland Trail, Buffalo National River, and thousands of acres of national forest are nearby, offering endless possibilities to mountain bikers, cyclists, nature-lovers, and pack-n-paddle enthusiasts. The hunting enthusiast would find the property an outstanding location to establish a basecamp for hunting the land and thousands of acres of nearby public lands.
If you are a qualified Buyer who desires a place with four seasons, fresh air, beautiful views, wilderness, outdoor adventure, and abundant wildlife, give us a call to discuss this rare opportunity. Contact Chuck Myers of Myers Cobb Realtors at 901-830-5836 regarding questions or schedule a property tour.
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