LOCATION: Central Eastern Oklahoma in LeFlore County. Nestled in the foothills of the Winding Stair Mountains and adjoining the Winding Stair Wilderness Area which is a part of the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest. The property borders for about 900 feet along a U. S. Highway. The 9,000 acre Wister Lake State Park is about 10 miles. Skyline Drive atop Winding Stair mountain is about 3 miles. Poteau is about 30 min. Ft. Smith, Ark is about 1 hr. Tulsa is about 1.45 hrs. Oklahoma City is about 3 hrs. Dallas is about 4.5 hrs.
LAND: 11 acres of land borders for about 900 feet along the highway which forms the West boundary line. The North boundary of the property borders the Winding Stair Wilderness area for about 660 feet. All but about 1 acre of the land is fenced with steel posts and barb wire fencing. The topography is rolling with an estimated 200 feet of terrain...
LAND: 11 acres of land borders for about 900 feet along the highway which forms the West boundary line. The North boundary of the property borders the Winding Stair Wilderness area for about 660 feet. All but about 1 acre of the land is fenced with steel posts and barb wire fencing. The topography is rolling with an estimated 200 feet of terrain elevation variation (consult topo map for details). About 2 acres of the land is partially cleared and can be mowed but this portion of the land is studded with hardwood and pine timber (consult aerial photo for details). The remaining land is heavily wooded with various types of hardwoods native to SE Oklahoma, plus red cedar and lots of yellow pine timber providing ideal habitat for wildlife.
HOME: The home is frame constructed on a cement slab floor and is 30 x 30 feet (900 sf). The exterior walls are all white sheet metal. The roof is all white sheet metal. All exposed wood trim is metal covered so there is virtually no exterior upkeep. The home is on the Southern slope of the highest point of the property for panoramic mountain views and affording a Southern exposure for cool summer breezes but protected from Northerly winter winds. The home is at the end of a winding private drive passing through the trees ending at the elevated home-site. The home has all thermal windows and doors and is fully insulated. The home has all 10 ft ceilings, except the great room which has a cathedral ceiling. The owner reports that average costs to heat and cool the home is about $75 per month. Other features of this home include the following:
Great Room: 18 x 30, tiled floor, lots of windows facing South and East, cathedral ceiling of pine lumber varnished, 2 ceiling fans and a wood stove (Olympic) setting on a natural stone base with a natural stone back-wall extending to the peak of the ceiling in this room. About half of the room is the kitchen and the dining area. The South half of the room is the living room area. The total great room area (living, kitchen & dining areas) is about 540 sf.
Kitchen area in great room: Has about 20 running feed of oak cabinets with pickled finish and a built-in desk. There is a double sink, free -standing kitchen range with oven, refrigerator and built-in dishwasher. There is a spacious dining area with dining table and matching chairs. There is a movable work island.
Laundry room: 6 x 12, painted walls, washer & dryer included, storage cabinets on 2 walls in this room.
Bedroom #1: 12 x 14, gray multi-colored carpeting, 3 walls painted white and one painted blue, standard closet, ceiling fan with light.
Half bath for bedroom #1: Gray carpeting, white walls, commode, pedestal sink and floor to ceiling wall cabinets for storage.
Bedroom #2: 12 x 14, gray multi-colored carpeting, very light gray painted walls, standard closet, ceiling fan with light.
Hall bathroom: Tub/shower combo unit, carpeted floors, pedestal sink, commode, mirrored medicine wall cabinet plus built-in storage cabinets.
Utility room: About 7 x 12, cement floor, work bench, storage shelving and the well is located in this room along with the pump and other equipment so freezing is not an issue. There is an outside door.
Porch: There is a porch along the East and South walls of this home. The porch is 10 feet wide and runs a total of 70 feet. There are 6 ceiling fans to keep the porch cool in summer months.
Heating and cooling: Central heating is provided by an LP gas furnace and electric
air-conditioning. The 500 gallon LP tank is leased.
Water: The owner reports a plentiful supply of good water from the 175 ft well located in the utility room. The well also provides a water supply to the horse barn.
GARAGE: Detached garage is frame constructed on cement slab floor with walls and roof covered with white sheet metal. The garage is 24 x 24 with an electric overhead door.
BARN: 18 x 36, pole type construction, 3 sides of barn covered with sheet metal and the roof is sheet metal. There are 2 stalls about 10 x 18 each plus a fully enclosed feed and tack room that is about 16 x 18. The barn has electric and water. There is a nice set of corrals of heavy treated lumber to keep the horses secure.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: This property is being sold with all household furnishing, outdoor furniture, appliances and kitchen utensils so that you can move right in without any further outlay to furnish the home. There is no T. V.2
TAXES: $208 paid for 2015.
PRICE: $139,000 which includes furnishings and personal property now on premises.
BULLET POINTS:
1. Mountains: Great views surround this property. These include the Winding Stair
Mountains, Jack Fork Mountains and Holson Valley below the property. These specific
Mountains are located within the Kiamichi Mountain range extending from SE
Oklahoma into Western Arkansas. These mountains are characterized as being low,
rolling and heavily wooded with pine and hardwood forests. The narrow valleys
between these mountains will have small streams and rivers along which are located
many cattle ranches and farms. These mountains are a source of one of the leading
industries which is the harvesting of both hardwood and yellow pine timber.
2. U. S. Highway frontage: This property borders for approximately 900 feet along
a two-lane highway assuring good access in all weather conditions.
3. Secure & private: Although bordering the highway, the home and property are
Very private and secure with a locked gate at the property entrance. Passing through
the gate the private graveled drive meanders through the forest ending near the top
of a hill where the buildings are located. The dense forest surrounding the buildings
Shield the home-site from view.
4. Services to the property: Kiamichi electric, septic system, Oklahoma Western phone
service, internet, satellite tv, excellent cell phone reception, mountain fresh water from
the 175 ft well on the property plus there is a purification system. School bus service,
mail delivery and LP gas delivery are all provided to this property.
5. Horsemans dream: This little farm is set up for horses with a barn that has 2 stalls
Plus a tack and feed room. In addition there is a wood corral. Throughout the
National Forest there are thousands of miles of trails and logging roads just waiting to
be explored by horseback, hiking for even 4-wheeling. Many scenic sties for camping
can be found adjacent to the mountain streams and creeks.
6. Historic trail through land: Of great interest is the Old Military Trail which passes
right through this farm. The trail was first constructed by the U. S. Government back
in 1831 and traveled by many early explorers, settlers heading to Texas, soldiers and
Indians.
7. Home furnishings convey: Purchase of this property will include the home as it is
presently furnished and equipped so that you can move right in without any further
outlay or expense for home furnishings.
8. Energy conservation features: The owners constructed this home with energy expenses
considered of prime importance. The home has all thermal windows and doors. The
exterior walls were thermal wrapped before the exterior metal was installed. The walls
were fully insulated as well as the ceiling to meet or exceed HUD specifications
applicable. Because of this monthly energy costs average about $75. Also note the
wood burning stove will heat the home in winter if you want to cut wood right on the
place to keep a fire going to further reduce energy costs.
9. Ouachita National Forest & Winding Stair Wilderness area: This property borders the
1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest which extends from SE Oklahoma all the way
to Hot Springs, Arkansas.
10. Hunting: SE Oklahoma is noted for its hunting opportunities. Most popular are deer
and turkey hunting. There is a black bear season. Other game taken include rabbit
quail, duck, geese and squirrel. The owner reports frequent sightings of deer, turkey
and bear right on this property.
11. Patio: There is a native stone patio of about 300 sf plus a fire-pit for outdoor cookouts.
12. Fishing: There are many nearby lakes and streams for fishing. Catches include bass,
Crappie, catfish, perch, brim and other pan fish native to the area. About 10 minutes
From this property is the 9,000 acre Wister Lake State Park. This park contains the
4,000 acre Wister Lake with 5,000 acres of surrounding public land for camping,
hunting, horseback riding and hiking. Cedar Lake Park is about 20 minutes. At the
lake are camp grounds specifically for horse people with water and showers. There are
7 marked riding trails throughout the mountains up to 21 miles in length. Other lakes
and streams include Lake Carlton, Clayton Lake, Talihina Lake, San Boise River,
Kiamichi River plus many others.
AGENT: Jim Mixon, 918-647-7945
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