Smoky Hills Retreat
Endless sunsets over the rolling Smoky Hills is the setting for this unique micro-farm located in the Saline River valley of rural Lincoln County, KS. The location is perfect for the buyer looking for a quintessential small Kansas farm complete with residence, barn, corrals, detached 2-car garage/shop and mature tree. A large covered porch extends across the entire east side of the lodge.
RESIDENCE OVERVIEW:
- 1,934 sq ft (1,612 sq ft on the main floor)
- Partial basement
- Furnace is approximately 6 yrs old
- Wood burning stove
- 3 bedrooms
- 1.5 baths
- Whole-house fan
- Large covered porch
- gallery kitchen with ample storage and counter space
- Some kitchen appliances included (double door fridge, stove/oven)
- Mud room with farmhouse sink and washer/dryer hook up
- Private well and rural water meter
PROPERTY: This small farm and lodge has everything you need whether it you're ...
PROPERTY: This small farm and lodge has everything you need whether it you're looking for a micro-farm, self-sustained country home or a great hunting lodge. There are approximately 16.5 surveyed acres consisting of 12.5 tillable acres currently planted to wheat, 1.8 acres of mature cedar & shrub tree breaks and wildlife shelter belt and approximately 2.2 acres for the lodge and farm site. The cropland would be eligible for a number of CRP programs if the buyer wished to create more wildlife habitat with potential income to the property. There are several water hydrants located throughout the property in addition to corrals and pens. There is pergola covered slab just off the lodge/house with electrical for a hot tub or spa.
OUT-BUILDINGS: The property consists of several out-buildings including:
Barn - 1,024 sq ft (plus covered lean-to)
Grain Storage Bins
Lean-to/Manger (located in corral) - 168 sq ft
Detached Block Garage/Shop - 896 sq ft (includes a upper loft area)
Chicken Coup - 48 sq ft (with fence/cage)
SURROUNDING AREA: The area surrounding the Smoky Hills Retreat and Lodge is known as the Saline River valley and it is situated in the Smoky Hills of North Central Kansas. This area was once prime buffalo and deer hunting ground for Native Americans and with the green rolling hills, creeks, trees and abundant wildlife of the area its easy to see why the earliest inhabitants of the land found this place to be a great home. The area more recently well known for productive farm ground and livestock grazing as well as its access to some of the best hunting and fishing around the Midwest. The real bonus is for the outdoor enthusiast or a buyer looking for a real Kansas experience since the property lies in the midst of some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in all of the Midwest. The Smokey Hills Retreat and Lodge is located approximately 15 miles from the shoreline of Wilson Lake. Wilson Lake is the famous for its incredibly clear water, breathtaking landscapes and world-class fishing.
- Sylvan Grove, KS - 5.75 miles
- Wilson Lake - 15 miles
- Lincoln, KS (county seat) - 13 miles
- 1,000's of acres of Walk-In Hunting Access within 30 miles of the property
Major Airports
Manhattan Regional Airport - 1.75 hours
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport - 2.5 hours
Kansas City International Airport - 3.5 hours
Denver International Airport - 5 hours
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The Smoky Hills Retreat is located just 1.75 miles north of KS Hwy 18 via N 90th Road. Approximately 5.75 miles from the charming little town of Sylvan Grove, KS and roughly 15 miles from the shores of Wilson Lake (clearest lake in Kasnsas).
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