1 Hodgen, OK 74939

Southeast Oklahoma Cattle Ranch For Sale Property Location: This property is located in a very peaceful and scenic valley setting in Southeastern Oklahoma on the Northern edge of the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest. The Poteau River is about 1 mile North of the property which provides great fishing opportunities. Also, this property frontage to US Corps of Engineers land which provides direct access to several thousand acres of underutilized public lands which provide excellent hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern turkey, feral hogs, black bear and numerous small game species. This property is located on the western edge of the small community of Hodgen, Oklahoma which has a post office, gas station and K-8th grade public schools. The larger town of Heavener is about 4 miles north of the property and Poteau is about a 20-minute drive north of the property. Fort Smith, Arkansas is about a 45-minute drive from the property. For the exact location of this property, please refer to the Google Earth map at the bottom of this advertisement. GPS Coordinates: 34.85014, -94.68173 Property Access: This property has direct access off a county maintained road. There is an entrance gate and driveway onto the property. Additionally, there is county road frontage along two sides of the property. Utility Services: Rural electricity, rural mail and propane gas delivery. There is a rural water line at the county road but not sure if the Rural Water Dept is allowing new water meters at this time. There are many water wells in the surrounding area and ground water can typically be found at a depth of 100 to 250 feet. Conventional septic systems are commonly installed in this area. Property Restrictions: There are not any deed restrictions for this property. Water: There are two nice ponds located on the property that serve as a year round source of water for livestock and local wildlife. These ponds have pan fish and bass in them and provide good fishing opportunities. Additionally, there is a seasonal stream that flows through the property. Land: The property is currently used to raise cattle and also for hay production. There are roughly 75 acres of level to gently sloping land. Most of the acreage is cleared and in pasture with a well-established stand of cool season legumes and late season common Bermuda grass. There is a nice scattering of mature native hardwood timber throughout the property that provides good shade for livestock. Fencing: The perimeter of the property has good barb wire fencing and also there is cross fencing that divides the land into two separate paddocks for rotational grazing of livestock. Each paddock has a pond to water livestock. Mineral Interest: No mineral interest will convey with the sale which is common for this area. Surface and surface only will be conveyed to the new property owner. Good Home Building Location: There is a nice elevated knoll on the West side of the property that would be ideal for construction of a new country home. This elevated setting provides a really nice view of several mountain ranges, has a good driveway from the county road and would be a close connection to public utilities. There are remnants of an old farm house on the property near the county road with hand dug water well and chicken house. Barn & Corrals: There is a cool old barn and a set of cattle corrals on the property. Agent's Comments: If you are searching for a place to enjoy active retirement, perhaps run a few head of livestock and if you like hunting, mountains and a rural lifestyle, then this beautiful property offers all that and much more. Good county road frontage and all the 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.