The west tillable acres are currently planted to rye and have been providing an excellent cover crop for wildlife while generating an income. This area is also heavily trafficked by deer on the property and ones that come out of the heavy timber blocks to feed. There are trails, scrapes, and rubs galore! There is also a small watering pond in the south waterway that you can see is a frequent drinking spot. This general area has been a producer of harvested 200 plus whitetails in the recent years. Genetics are here and strong. It also sure helps to have the Melvern Wildlife Area just a 1/4 mile away that always brings in new surprise deer, especially during the rut.

The middle of the farm is a honey hole for upland birds and rabbits. This has been untouched, allowing the native grass pockets to blend with thickets and the timber stand that has a nice rolling elevation change sloping off to the east. The spring-fed pond sits in the middle and is well protected. Each time on the farm, this is the area that there is always wildlife activity. Quail coveys went running, two toms were out strutting around the hens right after the burn, and just to the south of the pond in the grass pocket, several does jumped up from their bedding area. If you are an upland hunter, this is an ideal setup for bird habits.

To the middle east of the property, the remaining tillable fields are fertile class II soils and high yield producers. With Morse Creek running throughout, this is another hot spot for stand locations. There are deer tracks throughout the fields and up and down the creek banks providing a travel corridor through the pinch points. This area is also very accessible to walk in from multiple directions and is protected from the roadside as the land climbs back up in elevation to the east with the CRP and native pasture providing an added buffer and visual barrier. The timber stand consists of mature hardwoods with black walnuts, hackberry, ash, and cottonwoods. If you are a waterfowl enthusiast, the tillable acres along the creek would be an ideal spot to build a dike and flood the bottom ground creating a waterfowl paradise! Being right in the migration flyway and just north of the waterfowl refuge, the birds would have food and water all in one place.

The 10 acres of CRP is actively enrolled until September 30, 2021 with an annual payment of $471. This area and the pasture to the south were sprayed and fertilized in fall of 2019. The current tenant farmer is a native local in the area that does an excellent job of land stewardship and is a proven producer, gaining higher than average yields and knows about growing wildlife habitats, making it a perfect pairing for the property. The owner is receiving $5,980 cash rent.

The residence has been very well-maintained inside and out, providing 1,248 square feet of finished living space with 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 non-conforming bedrooms in the basement with a second full bathroom. The heating and air is new and the house is on well water and a lagoon. A detached garage provides parking and storage space, along with a nice shop with an overhead door that is perfect for implements. The outdoor patio area is the spot to enjoy a BBQ after an evening of fishing the stocked pond in the front yard while watching the Kansas sun go down. RV hook-ups are in place with electric and sewer ready for company.

This 160 acres has endless opportunity for everyone! There are great dining options in Reading and Osage City, along with fuel and grocery. This is one to tour in person to truly appreciate all it has to offer!

Property Features

-Located 3 miles northeast of Reading, KS just off of Highway 170

-160 +/- total acres

-92 acres tillable row crop

-54 acre mix of timber, pasture, and creek

-10 acres active CRP generating $471 annually with contract expiring 9/30/2021

-4 acres with residence

-Morse Creek runs throughout, adjoining the Marais des Cygnes River

-3 nice sized ponds

-1 seasonal watering pond

-Outstanding whitetail genetics in the area with 200+ deer taken on adjoining properties within the past years in the hot spot known as The Knob

-Melvern Reservoir and Wildlife Area 1/4 mile from property, providing an opportunity to access an additional 9,000 acres of hunting and fishing opportunity

-Located in the heart of annual waterfowl migration pattern

-Perfect layout to dike the creek and flood the tillable fields following harvest, creating a prime waterfowl habitat

-1,100 acres of Melvern Wildlife Area dedicated for waterfowl refuge

-Endless dove and turkey hunting on the property

-Quail coveys currently on the property

-Local tenant row crop farmer currently paying $5,980 annually

-Rye currently planted on the west 50 acres with corn currently planted on the middle 43 acres

-Past years corn yielding 100+ bushels per acre

-Soil types of verdigris, dennis, and lebo, class II and III

-5-strand barbed wire fencing on perimeter, above average

-Melvern Lake located 3 miles from the property providing 6,930 acres of surface water - known for incredible crappie fishing and great populations of walleye, white bass, and channel cat

-Residence with 1,248 sq. ft. of finished space

-2 bedrooms on main level with additional 2 non-conforming bedrooms and full bathroom in basement

-Main floor laundry

-Outdoor patio area with electric

-20'x12' detached parking garage

-24'x22' shop with overhead door

-Residence on well water and lagoon

-RV hook-ups with electric and sewage

-All mineral rights intact

-$6,451.00 total annual income

-2019 taxes estimated at $3,014.66

-21 miles from Emporia, KS

-51 miles from Topeka, KS

-100 miles from Kansas City, KS