155.06 Acres in Ellis, KS - $695,000

If you're looking for a country home that's perfect for the whole family and will give you plenty of space to stretch out, this farm in rural Ellis County, KS, will check all the boxes!With an open concept on the main level and a fully finished walkout basement, this house has plenty of room to accommodate everyone's needs. It features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level, including a primary suite with a large walk-in closet and a private bath with a soaker tub and shower. The main living area has tall cathedral-style ceilings and a very accommodating open floor plan. The backdoor on the main level flows out to a large spacious deck that gives an incredible view of your acreage consisting of an incredibly scenic creek bottom full of mature trees, a large pond site to the north, and the incredible Western Kansas sunset that will constantly remind you of how lucky you are to live in the part of the country!The walkout basement is fully furnished and includes an additional 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and an office area perfect for those who work from home. With fiber optic high-speed internet running to the house this home is perfect for those who have the luxury of working from anywhere.The property is located along a blacktop road (Ellis Avenue) 8 miles south of Ellis and 25 minutes from Hays, Kansas. It's even close enough that if you need to commute into town for work or pick up supplies at the store, you are an easy drive away and never have to get off the pavement!The farmstead features an insulated 40x40 shed with concrete floors and an oil-changing pit. The current owner has spent many hours working on cars etc., in this shed. It is the perfect setup right close to the house. There is also a 28x26 wooden barn on the farm with pipe corrals and pins.The 155 total acres include 67 +/- acres of prime cropland as well as 61 +/- acres of fenced pastureland. A beautiful creek bottom runs through the property providing incredible scenery as well as amazing hunting opportunities. This area is very well known for trophy whitetail deer hunting, and this farm has everything needed to attract and hold them! The crop fields on this farm are commonly occupied by deer and turkeys in the morning and evenings. In addition to trophy deer and turkey hunting opportunities, there is also good habitat for upland birds such as pheasants and quail. The large pond site on the property has reaped the unfortunate results of the recent drought but normally holds up to 2-3 acres of water and has been stocked full of fish for several years. As recently as 2 years ago, I stood on the pond shore with the owner and watched him feed dozens of fish by hand what a sight to see! With recent changes in the weather patterns, this pond will return to its glory again in the near future.Last but not least, this property is located just 10 miles from Cedar Bluff Reservoir and State Park which features over 14,000 acres of water and wildlife area. Cedar Bluff is an excellent destination for campers, hunters, anglers, and year-round explorers. The park has an archery range, BMX track, hiking trails, cabins, boat ramps, and playgrounds as well as some of the best fishing and water sports opportunities you will find anywhere in the country within the reservoir. Just imagine this huge playground of outdoor activities only 10 miles from your doorstep!If you are looking for a private country home and very high-quality hunting land, farm acres, and land for pasturing livestock or horses do not miss out on this opportunity. There are not many properties out there like this one!