Mountain Hopes
In the heart of the Ouachita Mountains in the beautiful Natural State you will find this unique turnkey ranch. Located in a secluded rural area of Scott County in Western Arkansas and bordered by the joining of 3 rivers, the Clear Fork, the Black Fork and the head waters of the Fourche LaFave River at their convergence. The Fourche Lafave River is one of the few unpolluted rivers left and many enjoy floating and fishing on this river. The ranch offers seven stocked ponds, excellent fishing, floating and recreational activities on the river and abundant wildlife of found in the surrounding national forests.
The farm offers 270 +- improved acres of cross fenced grazing land, fertile soils and Ouachita National Forest Boundaries. A producing cattle ranch, the owner has fertilized the land for the past 10 years with chicken liter. Hay production annually is in excess of 800...
The farm offers 270 +- improved acres of cross fenced grazing land, fertile soils and Ouachita National Forest Boundaries. A producing cattle ranch, the owner has fertilized the land for the past 10 years with chicken liter. Hay production annually is in excess of 800 4x5 round bales.
Historical data reported to the seller reflect ancestors of Sequoia, the famous Cherokee Indian Chief once roamed these grounds. In later years the ranch was the site of the local post office, with remnants of the old rock well house and historical log barn with stalls and pens built almost a century ago still present on site. Covered wagon trains often passed by headed westward, sought shelter and found hospitality here also.
The four barns/equipment sheds found on the ranch offer shelter for hay and farm equipment. Three of the barns are used for hay storage and the largest has a covered working pen/cattle chute with scales.
The charming move in ready brick farm house offers 1538 sq ft of living space, a twin wood burning fireplace in the great room and dining room area. Cathedral ceilings with wood beams, CH/A, WIC, 3 BR, 2 BA and large enclosed mudroom porch are just a few of the amenities offered. The large windows offer a beautiful overview of three of the ponds and fields.
On site is a newly constructed concrete basement offering over 3000 sq ft of living space which has been plumbed for 3 BR 3 BA, kitchen and laundry as well as plumbing accommodations for 3BR 3BA, laundry & kitchen also on the upper level still to be completed with the floor plans available. Some building materials are also onsite to complete the dwelling.
Unlimited potential in this ranch for farming of crops, cattle or other livestock operation or complete the large dwelling for a Bed and Breakfast Retreat. Possible owner finance to qualified buyers makes this a dream come true.
If privacy and seclusion are your dream - You have found it here in the Ouachita Mountains -look no more!
Call Jimmy or Beth George at 479-355-0674/479-495-0286 or contact them at their home number of 479-495-5061 for your private showing today!
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