Country Acreage – Homestead Property – Near National Forest
Location: This property is located in a very private and secluded country setting near the small community of Bates, Arkansas. The property is nestled in a beautiful valley setting and offers great views of the Walker Mountain Range to the South and Poteau Mountain to the North. The new property owners will enjoy the very best of country living and yet still be close to the modern conveniences that are offered in the nearby towns. The surrounding area offers many recreational activities for the outdoorsman. Wister Lake State Park, Cedar Lake, Broken Bow Lake, Kerr Lake, Lake Eufaula and Lake Sardis are a short drive away and the property is less than ½ mile from the 1.8 million acre Ouachita National Forest which offers excellent hunting for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear and numerous small game animals.
Property Address: This is raw undeveloped land that does not have a physical address yet. An address can be assigned once the new owners construct a home.
GPS Coordinates: 34.90586, -94.40193
Services Near Property:
Electricity: An above grade electric line crosses the property.
Septic: Conventional Septic systems are commonly installed in this area.
Propane Gas: Propane can be purchase and delivered from the nearby towns.
Mail Service: Rural mail delivery at the county road
Water: A rural water line runs along the North edge.
Access: This property has legal access by a paved road from US Hwy 28. There is a driveway off the highway onto the property.
Land: There are 9.12 surveyed acres of level to gently sloping land. Most of the acreage is covered with mature timber that is native to this area. There is an old home located near the east side of the property that is in a state of disrepair. There is utility infrastructure near the home site. Also, there is a hand dug water well. Additionally, there is a driveway off the highway onto the property.
Agent’s Comments: If you are searching for a place to enjoy active retirement and if you like hunting, mountains and a rural lifestyle, then this beautiful property offers all that and much more. Good road frontage and all utilities are available if you want to build a new country home with the added bonus of panoramic mountain views from wherever you decide to build. Many lakes and streams for fishing are found throughout the area and the property is conveniently located within 2 miles of the vast 1.8 million acre Ouachita National Forest.
