Listed @ $75,000

Style: Ranch (brick)

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Above Grade SqFt: 1,500

Basement SqFt: 1,500

Year Built: 1989

Other Features: 2 car garage, RO water system, water softener, handicap accessible features, den with fireplace, sprinkler system for yard and too many other features to mention. Similar homes sell for well over $100K in this area.

Call Nick Rhodes (785) 282-6145 or nick@mywildlifeproperty.com to schedule a showing.

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Download the Sale Bill (PDF)

Total Acres = 515 +/-
Cropland Acres = 221 +/-
Balance Acres = River & Heavy Timber
Number of Tracts = 3
Seller: OCS Investments, INC.

Date &  Time: Wednesday May 16th, 2012 @ 7 p.m. (Brown Auction Pavillion – 2323 N Jackson, Junction City, KS 66441)

NOTE: Announcements & Statements made day of sale take precedence over all printed material. Broker & Auctioneers are representing sellers.

Terms: 10% DOWN DAY OF SALE. Balance due when Merchantable Title and Warranty Deeds are delivered. Closing and possession on or before June 18, 2012. Sale is not contingent on the Buyer obtaining financing. Acreage amounts are based on County and FSA Records and are deemed reliable, but are not guaranteed. Escrow Fee & Title Policy will be divided equally between the Sellers and Buyers.

A great investment, farm or hunting tracts located along the Smokey Hill River located East of Enterprise, KS. River bottom ground like this doesn’t come up for sale often. ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!

ATTENTION HUNTERS: This property, contained by the Smokey Hill River is an absolute paradise for hunting species including trophy whitetail deer, waterfowl, quail, pheasant and turkey. There are also some amazing fishing opportunities along the river on these tracts of land. The property is very secluded and offers some tremendous hunting opportunities while earning income through farming.

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Offered at $129,900
80+/- Acres in Russell County, KS located on the west side of Lake Wilson.

Real Estate around Wilson Lake doesn’t come available very often. Two combined tracts that can be sold together or separately.

The first tract is approximately 52 +/- acres and the second tract is approximately 28 +/- acres. Both tracts are located just west of Lake Wilson and are surrounded by one of the best state managed wildlife areas in the region. The nearest boat ramp is 1.5 miles from the north property. There are approximately 18.75 acres currently enrolled in CRP at $35/acre for the next two years. The road to the property from I-70 is mostly blacktop (Bunker Hill Road) and then about 1.5 miles on gravel to the property.

Wilson Lake is noted as the clearest lake in Kansas and offers more than 9,000 water surface acres and more than 100 miles of shoreline making it one of the most scenic and better fishing areas in Kansas. Wilson lake is regarded for its premier striped bass and small-mouth bass fishing as well as the excellent hunting opportunities.

There is tons of potential for hunting on these tracts but they would also make a great building site for your dream home with magnificent lake views. There are several wells on the property and all weather access to most of the property making this an ideal tract for improvements.

Mineral rights are believed to be intact and transfer with the property.

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Wilson Lake Map (PDF)

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Offered @ $89,500

Address:
1001 South City Limits
Smith Center, KS 66967

Acreage = 6.3 Acres

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath farmstead located just west of Smith Center, KS. The site includes an awesome turn of the center Kansas barn (one of few left in the state of its design) as well as a number of additional outbuildings and pens.

The property is located close enough to town that it is on city utilities but is still out in the country. The roof and siding are aluminum so they are very low maintenance. Good size kitchen and several updates and modifications have been made in the last 3 years. There is a full basement which includes additional bedrooms, full bathroom, living room and lots of additional storage.

Great property for a small country hobby farm or just peaceful living.

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Many of the adventure lovers who visit Mitchell County each year know Waconda Lake as the third largest reservoir in the State and Glen Elder State Park as one of the top spots for outdoor enthusiasts.  What many don’t know is the rich history and romantic legend that rests deep in the Kansas water.

Thousands of people visit Waconda Lake and Glen Elder State Park each year for the spectacular boating, barbequing and camping opportunities during the spring and summer months.  Even more visitors take advantage of the lake’s nature trails, world-class fishing and exceptional hunting. Unfortunately, many go without taking in one of the most interesting pieces of history the area has to offer.

WACONDA SPRINGS
Waconda Lake was named for the mineral spring Waconda Springs which was located in what is now the middle of the reservoir.  The mineral spring that preceded the lake was a much studied phenomena because of its rarity to the area and certainly to the Midwest. The mineral spring sat in a wide mound that rose above the Solomon River Valley some 40 feet. The spring itself was 50 feet in diameter and its depth is still a subject of debate. The rarity of the water was recognized by Native Americans and early settlers alike. To the early settlers, and generations after, the mineral water was valued for its perceived medicinal purposes, but to the Native Americans the Waconda Spring was much more.

THE LEGEND
Native American tribes believed that water from Waconda Spring had great healing powers. Nearly every plains tribe visited the spring at one time or another including the Pawnee, Wichita, Kaw, Kiowa, Sioux, Arapahoe, Commanche, Miami and the Cheyenne. The reason for the migration to the spring was to pay respect to the “Great Spirit Spring”. They would make offerings to the Great Spring by tossing beads, weapons and other important items into the spring as an offering.

Although there are several variations of the legend of the “Great Spirit Spring” the following is the most widely told. Wakonda was the daughter of an Indian chief whose tribe often roamed the Solomon River Valley. One day while walking near the spring, Wakonda came across a wounded warrior from a rival tribe. She helped nurse him back to health and they fell in love, but since they were from rival tribes they were forbidden to marry.

War soon broke out between the two tribes and in a battle by the spring the young warrior was mortally wounded. Princess Wakonda watched as the killer blow sent her beloved warrior into the spring. She dove in after him and never resurfaced. Legend has it that it was her who gave the “Great Spirit Spring” its healing powers; hence the namesake.

Commercialization of the Mineral Spring was soon discovered by explorers and early settlers as they passed through Kansas on their expeditions. Among the first visitors was General Zebulon Pike who learned of the spring from the Native Americans on his way to Colorado (where he discovered Pike’s Peak). It was some 60 years after Pike’s visit that a settler first claimed the property. It did not take long for the settlers to learn of the spring’s supposed healing powers and to subsequently capitalize on the the mystical water.

The first business venture was started by a man named Burnham. He established a bottling operation at the spring and began packaging the water for distribution. Burnham labeled the water Waconda Flier, although it later became known as  just Waconda Water. The distribution of the water spread country-wide and even won a medal for mineral waters of superior medicinal qualities as the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.

In 1884 a stone structure was built near the spring and served as a hotel and resort for people who wanted to experience the healing powers of the water.

Throughout the years many improvements were constantly made to the building and the grounds. Waconda Springs became an institution for people from all over the country to come relieve what was ailing them. At its peak in 1932 the operation was in full swing. Water was pumped into every bathtub in the 60 room facility in order to accommodate all the guests.

DEATH OF THE SPRINGS
In 1951 a flood devastated eastern Kansas. There was a demand for flood control so this disaster would not repeat itself. The Bureau of Reclamation and the Army Corp of Engineers concluded that the best solution to the flood control problem was to put a dam at Glenn Elder, just east of the spring. The dam would cause Waconda Springs to be completely overtaken by the new reservoir.

Owners of Waconda Springs and others who appreciated the rarity of the mineral spring in Kansas fought to stop the dam from being built. They even had a respected hydrologist inspect the springs and testify on their behalf. He concluded that the spring was the only one like it in the world. The threat of another disastrous flood in eastern Kansas won out and the efforts to save the Waconda Springs failed. The dam was built and the reservoir was formed, leaving Waconda Springs buried at the bottom of the lake.

ABOUT WACONDA LAKE (GLEN ELDER RESERVOIR): The third largest reservoir in Kansas, it lies at the confluence of the North and South forks of the Solomon River. The reservoir, known locally as Waconda Lake, covers Waconda Springs, a site sacred to generations of Plains Indians. The best times to visit are during the spring and fall migration seasons, when thousands of birds stop in the area. You can expect to see huge numbers of mallard ducks and Canada geese. Watch for redhead, lesser scaup, green-winged and blue-winged teal, common goldeneye, and bufflehead. The best views are from the dam and the north end of the causeway near the goose refuge. On the North Fork of the Solomon River, riparian woodland of cottonwood, elm, oak, and hickory supports many songbirds. Watch for wood ducks among the dead trees standing in the water. In winter, scan the tall trees near the lakeshore and along the rivers for bald eagles. Common loons may be present during this season. Red-tailed hawks are frequently sighted throughout the year. Ring-necked pheasant, greater prairie chicken, and mule deer inhabit the grasslands and croplands. In the bottomlands, watch for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, beaver, and raccoons. Listen for great horned owls and coyotes at night.

Lakeside Lodge is a turn-key hunting/fishing lodge located in Cawker City, KS on the west side of Waconda Lake (3rd largest reservoir in the state) in North Central Kansas. The property is situated on nearly 3/4 of a city block and includes a main inn-keeper residence with attached office as well as 8 additional bunk houses, 2 separate dog kennels, garages, storage buildings and spa. The property is conveniently located across the street from the local bar/restaurant and is easily accessible by Hwy 24.

Lakeside Lodge

• In business for 20+ years

• Accommodates up to 36 people per night at capacity

• All units are furnished and come fully equipped

• 20,000 acres of Walk-In Hunting and Public Lands in Mitchell County (150,000+ within 30 mile radius)

• Located on the West  end of Kansas’ 3rd largest reservoir (Waconda Lake)

• Opportunity for additional income with fishing/hunting guide operations

• Consistent revenues and many visitors already booked for next fishing & hunting season

• Easy access & high traffic (located off Hwy 24)

Asking Price: $265,000

For more information contact Nick Rhodes at (785) 282-6145 or nick@mywildlifeproperty.com

Offered at $429,900

Acreage – 20 acres (20 additional acres available)

Main Lodge – 3,900 sq ft (4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, theater room, bar, custom wood work, tons of storage)

Guest House / Rental – 1,00 sq ft (1 bedroom, 1 bath, open floor plan)

Recreation Facility / Barn –  2,640 sq ft (2 bathrooms, kitchen, heated floors)

Located along the Beaver Creek in the Solomon River Valley of North Central Kansas, this estate offers some of the best wingshooting opportunities in the Midwest. This estate combines natural and professionally developed habitat improvements along with native grass stands and wooded creek bottoms, parlayed to form a truly unique experience for hunting or simply taking in the endless skies and natural beauty that Kansas has to offer. Great income opportunities exist from lodging rental, event hosting and farmland.

PROPERTY LOCATION

The property is located approximately 2.5 miles north and west of Smith Center, Kansas.

Readily accessible to Hwy 36 and Hwy 281; the property is a peaceful drive from a broad section of the Midwest.  Distances from major cities include: Lincoln (180 miles), Wichita (200 miles), Denver (350 miles) and Kansas City (250 miles).

ACREAGE

IMPROVEMENTS

This estate has top-notch improvements including:

• Main Residence/Lodge – custom built, Traditional Style residence with 3,900 sq ft highlighted by custom wood trim accents, vaulted and trey ceilings, hardwood floors, a large great room with high ceilings, fireplace surrounded by built-in cabinets, a wet bar, home theater room with oversized theater seating with 50″ plasma TV and surround sound, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

• The exterior features a wrap-around porch, 2-car garage entering from a circle driveway, cobble stone patio and a screened in back porch for enjoying those long summer evenings.

• Guest Quarters – 1,000 sq ft lodge with an open layout, 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, hardwood floors, back patio overlooking the Beaver Creek, fenced in yard for dogs and a covered front porch overlooking the tall-grasslands and endless Kansas sunsets.

• Recreation Facility/Barn – 2,640 sq ft, wood framed with vinyl siding to match the residences. This facility is primarily used for entertaining, banquets, retreats and receptions.  The building has heated floors, 2 bathrooms, a shower, kitchen, indoor basketball court, indoor batting cage and an over sized roll-up door.  The building is surrounded on the north and west by a Red Cedar wind break and includes large dog kennels, custom built dog houses and runs.

• Utility Shed – for storing mowers, tools and other equipment is located just east of the 2,640 square foot Recreation Building.

RECREATION

Hunting is the primary activity for this estate with Pheasants, Quail, Whitetail Deer, Dove and Rio Grande Turkeys prevalent.

A number of opportunities such as waterfowl hunting, boating and fishing exist at nearby lakes and parks including: Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge & Reservoir, Lovewell Reservoir, Jewell State Fishing Lake, Waconda Lake as well as the Republican and Solomon Rivers.

Additional Hunting Access – There are more than 23,000 acres of private lands in Smith County made available through Kansas’ Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program and more than 100,000 WIHA acres within a 60 minute radius of the ranch.

SMITH COUNTY AREA

Smith County is one of the best counties in Kansas for trophy whitetail deer, upland bird and turkey hunting.  The county is located at the Geographic Center of the 48 States and is rich with history including The Old Dutch Mill in Smith Center and the birthplace of Home on the Range at the Dr. Brewster Higley Cabin.

For thousands of years this area was sacred hunting ground for Pawnee Indians as they tracked thunderous herds of Bison on the great plains of North Central Kansas.  In 1853, one of the largest Plains Indian battles in US history took place south of the estate when Cheyenne and allied tribes attacked the Kitkahaki Pawnee who were buffalo hunting along the Beaver Creek.  Many artifacts and remnants from the battle and the Pawnee who lived in the area can still be found in the area today.

SUMMARY

The East Fork Lodge/Retreat is an exceptional property. The area is rich in history and well known for trophy whitetail bucks; plentiful turkey and world class upland bird hunting. This is your opportunity to own a great property with enjoyable improvements that are accessible and can be used for a number of uses ranging from residence to an executive retreat or hunting lodge operation headquarters.  Local care-taker and property management services are available with this property.

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS!

Contact Nick Rhodes for information about this estate (785) 282-6145 or nick@mywildlifeproperty.com

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SOLD!

Charming turn of the century stone farmstead located on 4 +/- acres along the Osborne/Rooks County line in Osborne County. This well manicured and updated farmstead is located approximately 4 miles west of Alton, KS.

The 1,886 sq ft stone farmhouse is in amazing condition with original trim and interior doors which have tons of old world charm. The home includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a fenced backyard.  The sellers have made several upgrades to the property for energy efficiency including a substantial renovation to the attic space.

The red stone barn and chicken coop are in amazing condition and add tons of functional storage and holding capacity for livestock. There is a detached garage with additional storage for all your tools or hunting supplies. This property would make an awesome country farm or hunting camp and is easily accessible; located along Hwy 24. Enjoy a marshmallow roast and share camp-fire stories after an amazing sunset at the rock fire pit located along the creek for a true Kansas experience.

Taxes are approximately $190.22/yr (2011)

Osborne County Parcel Information (PDF)

Call today to schedule your private showing. AT THIS PRICE THIS PROPERTY WON’T BE AVAILABLE LONG!!!

Contact Nick Rhodes, broker
Wildlife Properties
119 W Kansas
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6145 or nick@mywildlifeproperty.com

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SOLD!!!

5 bedroom (3 upstairs, 2 downstairs), 2.5 bathroom ranch with an open floor plan and fenced yard. At current price this property is great for investors, first time buyers or those looking for a place they can put their own stamp on. The house is a blank canvas waiting for the right owner to make this their dream home.

Located on a quiet street in rural America, this property features a full basement, en suite master bath, lots of storage and a great lot size. There is a great wood deck and storage shed out back and a one car garage with lots of storage.

122 West Fifth
Smith Center, KS 66967

SOLD!!!

Blaine Township (7-3S-12W)

A 42.02 acre tract located 2 miles West of Bellaire, KS on 150 Road.  This property has rural water available on site, great 5-wire fence, 3 steel gates, a concrete pad for future building site and two ponds. This is a great and affordable tract!

There is a ton of potential to make this a great hunting track and as an added bonus the tract adjoins approximately 260 acres of Walk-In Hunting Area (WIHA). An ideal and affordable tract with excellent wildlife potential as well as great building potential or ready for livestock grazing.

ATTENTION HUNTERS: Wildlife Properties will work with you to develop a specific and comprehensive habitat management plan for this tract if you wish to convert it from a grazing property.

Contact listing broker, Nick Rhodes – Wildlife Properties at nick@mywildlifeproperty.com or (785) 282-6145.

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