This stunning estate rests just 30 miles south of Topeka, Kansas and holds an aura of southern charm that I have never seen or felt like this beauty! The half mile driveway that was once a thriving railroad takes you up to the circle driveway and through to the breathtaking entry. The level of engineering, building, and craftsmanship can be told before one ever enters the front door. This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home with 4,903 finished square feet was built in 2002. The huge front and side porch will make you want to sit the day away, enjoying the endless views and listen to the birds and quail sing. Inside the entry, a grand staircase invites you right in and is one of the several showstoppers in this home. The formal dining room is just off to the left, and the study to the right with custom built-in book shelves. The great room holds double exterior doors to the side covered patio, a wood burning fireplace, and 12’ ceilings that radiate with natural light. The kitchen is open to the eat-in dining space and offers endless solid oak cabinets, solid surface countertops, a full walk-in pantry, & a built-in office nook with exterior exit to the back patio area. Beautiful solid oak 8” trim and crown molding wraps the entire home, finished out with solid oak custom doors and floors throughout. The main floor laundry room is in the mud room off the garage, with 2nd hook-up option upstairs, outside of master bedroom. There is also an en suite on main level off of the kitchen. Up to the 2nd floor lies the remainder of the bedrooms. To the right, storage and laundry closets lead to the master suite. This space offers more than one could dream! Exterior patio entry and a bathroom complete with double vanity, soaking tub, walk-in shower, private toilet room, and walk-in closet with custom shelving. On the east side, 3 additional bedrooms with full bathrooms. The full basement has space to be finished. 10” concrete walls with piers set into the bedrock, egress windows and wood burning stove. Gravity flow drain tile waterproofing system around entire foundation proving a basement that has always been dry. Home is on septic system with lateral lines and underground propane tank. Rural water with 2 meters on the property, 1 active meter for the home.

The 164 acres of land is made up of 93 acres of heavy, mature timber stand with tree species of oak, walnut, ash, hackberry, and sycamore. Salt Creek runs throughout the property, cutting throughout the timber and wrapping the tillable fields. Heavy wildlife trails throughout the acres with rubs and scrapes along the way, and prime hunting locations along the tillable edges. Additional trails for 4-wheel riding as well. 59 acres of fertile tillable acres made up of Class I, II, III, and VI soil types of Verdigris, Osage, Clareson, and Mason. The 2019 year is leased with the seller, receiving a 1/3-2/3 crop share averaging $8,000.00 of income annually. The 12 acres of native grass has been acres for horse pasture and grazing. Corral and paddock area provide a perfect livestock area. 2 campground sites have been created, tucked into the timber. Along with all the space and freedom one would have on the property, an added bonus of the Flint Hills Nature Trail accessibility and conservation wetlands to the northeast adjoining provide additional recreation! This secluded southern charm estate is one to see in person to truly take in the quality, care, and craftsmanship the property has to offer that can’t be found anywhere else! Call Brenda Doudican to schedule a showing today!

Property Features

-Residence built in 2002 with 4,903 sq. ft. finished

-5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms

-Master suite complete with walkout patio entry, huge bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub, shower, and walk-in closet

-2nd en suite on main level

-4 of the 5 bedrooms have own private bathrooms

-Grand entry with sold oak staircase

-12’ ceilings in great room, 10’ ceilings throughout remaining main level and 9’ ceilings upstairs

-Custom built-in book shelves in study

-Unbelievable kitchen with never ending cabinetry, solid surface countertops, walk-in pantry, and stainless steel chef kitchen appliances

-Office nook area

-Endless storage closets with custom built-ins

-8’ solid oak trim and crown molding throughout entire home

-Solid oak custom doors

-Solid oak floors throughout with tiled bathrooms

-Wood burning fireplace in great room and wood burning stove in basement that is ran into the ductwork providing alternative heat

-Main floor laundry in mudroom with 2nd hook-up option upstairs off master bedroom

-All bathrooms with Onxy countertops

-2 level full walkout porch and balcony

-Partially finished basement with egress windows

-3 car oversized garage with storage

-Concrete siding

-40-year Grand Manor shingles

-Gravity flow drain tile around entire foundation

-Buried electric lines

-Septic tank with lateral lines

-Propane tank is underground and supplies the furnaces, hot water tanks, oven, and range

-Foundation basement walls poured 10” thick with piers set into bedrock

-164 acres total

-93 acres heavy timber consisting of oak, walnut, ash, hackberry, sycamore

-59 acres high yielding tillable ground, Class I, II, III, VI soil types of Verdigris, Osage, Clareson, and Mason

-2019 year leased on tillable acres paying 1/3-2/3 crop share

-Average 3 year income of $8,000.00 from tillable ground

-12 acres of native grass

-Salt Creek running throughout the property

-Conservation wetlands adjoining to the northeast

-Flint Hills Nature Trail easement through the tip of the northeast corner of the property, allowing trail access for horse riding, bike riding, and hiking

-½ mile long driveway made from abandoned railroad base through the heart of the timber

-4-wheeler trails throughout the timber and creek

-Wildlife galore with prominent Whitetail and turkey

-Anglers paradise throughout the creek with several deep honey-holes

-2 established campground areas

-Corral and paddock area for horses

-Foundation set for potential horse barn outbuilding

-Several hydrants throughout the property

-2 water meters on the property, 1 in use for the residence

-All mineral rights intact

-Taxes $11,694.56 in 2018

-30 miles south of Topeka, Kansas