363.05 Acres in Niangua, MO - $2,699,000

With two miles of private access to the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River, the 363+/- acre Riverbend Farm is one of the most enchanting and productive farms in Webster County. The property is located just under 20 miles from Marshfield, MO. There are countless recreational activities you can enjoy on this property while reaping the rewards of the income-producing ground. The land is used for rotational cattle grazing and high hay production levels. The improvements consist of a barndominium, a modern rustic cabin, multiple large barns, a Golden Grain bin with dryer, nice pipe cattle working corrals and good fencing, large fuel tanks, and other outbuildings. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful rolling Ozark Mountains offers amazing panoramic views where you can capture sunrise and sunset. The Riverbend Farm is a splendid oasis of plentiful water, abundant wildlife, earning livestock and hay operation, and limitless recreational possibilities.Water:Two miles of the banks of the live water Osage Fork of the Gasconade River lies within the farm boundaries and miles of a private slough winds through the property. It is a great river for floating, fishing, and swimming. The river is easily accessible in multiple locations with gravel bars to launch boats, canoes, and kayaks. Established auto waterers, spring-fed auto waterer, four ponds, multiple natural springs, and wet weather creeks allow for irrigation that supports wildlife and livestock. Spread out across the farm allows for rotational grazing and attracts wildlife to all corners of the farm.Living:A beautiful barndominium sits atop a hill in the middle of the parcel secluded by large oaks. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an additional multi-purpose room off of the living room. The living area is accompanied by a large insulated shop area with two fourteen-foot overhead doors for storing large boats, campers, and more. For additional parking, there is a lean-to off the barndominium and a large porch overlooking the property. Atop the rolling Ozark hills, you will find the one-bedroom-one-bathroom cabin with a cozy and rustic touch to it and incredible 360-degree views of the beautiful terrain this legacy farm has to offer. Off the wrap-around porch can look out for miles with river bends, whitetail and turkey feeding in the fields, and beautiful sunrise and sunset skies in the distance.Habitat and Crop:Abundant water and habitat equals superabundant wildlife. More than 270 acres of open pasture and hay ground with high protein grasses and areas of quality soils for planting crops. The river bottoms are used for hay production outputting over 1400 bales a year while the open ridges are utilized for rotational grazing nine cross-fenced pastures and great handling facilities. The soils are rich on this farm with mostly class 2 and 3 offering opportunities for effective cultivation. As the elevation rises, the property has incredible draws, valleys, and ridges that a lot of wildlife call home. It is typical to see over 20 deer in one evening sitting as well as large rafters of turkeys strutting through the fields. The 100 total acres of timber have a plentiful amount of mature timber and bedding areas that the wildlife call home. There are nice trails and great spots to hang your tree stand within the timber. Additionally, the property is in the Mississippi flyway, so many upland birds will be migrating over the farm.Recreation:Life on the farm is best enjoyed outside. The property offers big game hunting in the draws and timber as well as waterfowl and turkey hunting in the farm's lower reaches. You can practice long-range shots and scout deer from miles away with large vistas from the cabin. Take in what the Missouri land has to offer from your kayak you can launch from your very own bank and drift along undisturbed with multiple species of fish swimming below. There is a large internal trail system that you can experience from horseback, ATV, UTV, and hiking that will give you miles of trail time whenever you would like. As if the abundance of fun within the farm's fence lines isn’t enough, Lake of the Ozarks is an hour away.