50 Acres in Muse, OK - $274,000
Off-Grid Cabin & 50 Acre Homestead Adjoining National Forest
Location: This unique property is nestled in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest on the southern slopes of the Winding Stair Mountain Range and Lenox Ridge. The property adjoins the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest on 3 sides, which provides good hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear, wild hog and other small game species as well as access to an impressive network of ATV, hiking and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the US Forest Service. The property is less than 1.5 miles from Billy Creek, which is a near year round source of crystal clear water that provides recreational opportunities for fishing and kayaking. The property is located East of the small community or Muse, OK. Nearby towns include Broken Bow, Hochatown, Talihina and Poteau, which is the county seat. Broken Bow Lake, which offers some of th...
Location: This unique property is nestled in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest on the southern slopes of the Winding Stair Mountain Range and Lenox Ridge. The property adjoins the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest on 3 sides, which provides good hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear, wild hog and other small game species as well as access to an impressive network of ATV, hiking and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the US Forest Service. The property is less than 1.5 miles from Billy Creek, which is a near year round source of crystal clear water that provides recreational opportunities for fishing and kayaking. The property is located East of the small community or Muse, OK. Nearby towns include Broken Bow, Hochatown, Talihina and Poteau, which is the county seat. Broken Bow Lake, which offers some of the best fishing in Oklahoma, is only a short 45 minute drive away to the South. Sardis Lake, Cedar Lake and Wister Lake are only a short drive away as well. The Talimena Scenic Drive is just 2.5 miles North of the Cabin.
Entrance Gate GPS Coordinates: 34.703272, -94.745204
Physical Address: If desired, the new owners can work with the local county EMS office to get a property address assigned. An address does not currently exist at this time.
Off-Grid Property Service Options:
- Solar Power: This property has great south facing exposure to sunlight for optimal efficiency of a solar system.
- Water: Water wells are commonly drilled in this area and water can typically be found at a depth of less than 250 feet. Additionally, this area of Oklahoma receives about 50 inches of rainfall per year on average so a water catchment system is very practical.
- Septic: The type of soils found in south eastern Oklahoma work great for installation of a conventional septic system.
- Phone Service: Good cell phone service from the property.
- Internet: Satellite based internet or cell phone hot spot is typically used in this area.
- Propane Gas: Propane gas can be purchased and delivered to the property from the near-by town.
Access: This property has legal and all-weather access by means of a county maintained US Forest Service Road (Lenox Ridge Road). There is a driveway that extends off Lenox Ridge Road onto the property with chained gate at property entrance.
Personal Property Included in the Sale: The Sellers will convey the following Personal Property to the new owners: 1). Sawmill Central Machinery Item#: 52366 with Predator 301cc gasoline engine, 2). Bull Dozer International 500 Series, 3). Metal Building Kit Includes 20 ft wide metal trusses, roll-up door and green sheet metal.
Land: The cabin sits on 50 acres (m/l) of land that is level to gently sloping to moderately sloping. The land is completely covered with a nice stand of mature timber that is native to south-eastern Oklahoma inducing a diverse variety of oaks, sweet gum, hickory, eastern red cedar as well as some nice saw log size native shortleaf pine that could be sawed into lumber if desired. A seasonal mountain stream flows through the West side of the property with watershed coming off the south side of Lenox Ridge. Additionally, there is a logging road that runs East/West through the property for approximately mile that can be used to provide ATV access to virtually all parts of the property. There is a nice variety of mature mast producing oak trees on the property being mostly white oak. Wildlife are frequently seen in this area. Some of the area around the cabin has been cleared. If desired, raised bed gardens could be built.
Off-Grid Cabin: There is a well-constructed two story off-grid cabin located on the East side of the property. The cabin is in the dry with most of the inside work to be completed by the new owners. There is a Kitchen Area measuring 11.5 ft x 14 ft and Two bedrooms measuring roughly 11.5 ft x 16 ft. The cabin has covered front and rear porches.
Agents Comments: This is a very unique property that provides access to both Billy Creek and the Ouachita National Forest Recreational Area with recreational opportunities including hunting, ATV riding, hiking and horseback riding on an impressive network of trails that meander through the Ouachita National Forest. Very peaceful and secluded wilderness type setting that would make a great recreational weekend getaway or even a full time residence.
