Located along the Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas, this property provides an outstanding opportunity for the hunter, investor, or producer. There are roughly 58.29 acres of tillable ground and 55.31 acres of timber/river. The tillable acres consist of approximately 50 acres of class II Roxbury silt loam, approximately 5% class II Geary silt loam, and approximately 7% class III Geary silt loam soils. The sellers have always had the farm ground custom farmed by a relative where they keep 100% of the crop. This could be continued or the farmer would be interested in a cash rent or crop share agreement as well. Corn is currently planted on the tillable ground. One of the neatest features of this property is the island that was formed a few years ago when the Solomon River cut a new path creating a slough around the island bypassing it. During really wet times the island would only be accessible by boat, but for the most part there are dry high spots, allowing access to walk. The sellers have also created a ramp in the northeast part of the property, allowing easy access from the tillable field down to the river. Standing water can be found throughout the year in spots of the slough, which would make for awesome potential for waterfowl hunting and development. Golden Road along the south side of the property does not go through at the old bridge crossing, so travel along this road is minimal. The sellers are able to cross the bridge on a four wheeler, but vehicle/equipment access isn't possible. To access the west side of the property the buyer will go around the section.

The current owners have had great luck turkey and deer hunting over the years around the hidey hole food plots along the timber edges. They have some box blinds and stands on the property that are not included in the sale, but could be purchased separately. There are impressive roost trees in the mixed hardwoods and good bedding cover for the whitetails that call this place home. Great fishing opportunities exist in the river and while photographing the property I flushed a covey of quail in the northeast corner. The crop ground is open for the 2021 season. Whether you're looking for a recreational property with income potential or an addition to a farming operation with excellent income potential from a hunting lease, this property is a great option. The property was split off of the adjoining 17 acres and home, but estimated taxes are approximately $1,400. It lies in sections 29 and 32, township 11, range 3. This tract is just 10 minutes from Bennington, 23 minutes from Salina, 55 minutes from Junction City, and 1 hour 15 minutes from Manhattan. For maps, disclosures, or to schedule a showing call Joey Purpura at (785) 831-3045.

Property Features

-114 +/- acres

-Located along the Solomon River

-58.29 acres of tillable ground

-55.31 acres of timber/river

-Island created when the river cut a new path 3 years ago

-Slough created for waterfowl hunting/development

-Beautiful hardwood timber on island and along the river

-Great turkey roosting trees

-Mature hardwood timber

-Fishing opportunities in the river

-Flushed a covey of quail in the northeast corner

-Sellers have had great deer and turkey hunting success

-4 box blinds (2 elevated 2 ground level), sellers are planning on keeping them, but are open to selling them separate from the real estate transaction

-Multiple feeders and tree stands

-Food plots along bends in the timber in places

-Minimal travel along Golden Rd. due to bridge being out

-Walking/four wheeler access to west side still possible over the old bridge

-Equipment/vehicle access to west side requires driving around the section

-Annual taxes: approx. $1,400

-2021 farming rights open

-10 minutes from Bennington

-23 minutes from Salina

-55 minutes from Junction City

-1 hour 15 minutes from Manhattan