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10 Rural Recreational Properties to Live Out on the Land

October 26, 2018

Whether your dream is to build your own home/cabin on a rural recreational property, or it’s buying a place you can immediately call home every day (or just on the weekends), we have all the options for you! Here are 10 rural recreational properties you can own to fulfill your dream of living out on the land!

1. Falcon Cattle Farm and Home (Laclede County, Missouri)

Potential is the best way to describe this property with 1060+/- acres (a combination of pasture, cropland and small amount of timber) only divided by 1 road. 2 homes and 2 additional living quarters, a modern set of buildings which includes a 100×300 cattle shed with feed alley down the middle, 2 shops, office, garage, 2-4 bay commodity sheds, large pit silo with concrete floor 2nd pit with dirt floor 4 machine and livestock sheds, 6 bulk bins approximately 1800′ concrete fence line bunks and another 280′ of covered head locks, 6 wells, over 20 automatic waterers, several ponds, large lagoon, fences are good to excellent and land is divided into several pastures for rotational grazing. Rural recreational properties like this make an excellent home base for any rancher. And the best part is Missouri’s low property taxes!

2. Brown Brick Creek Hunting Retreat (Sumter County, Alabama)

This beautiful property is located in Livingston, AL; convenient to Moundville, Demopolis, Greensboro, and Tuscaloosa. Perfect for use as a permanent residence, weekend getaway, hunting tract, and/or farm. The tract features county road frontage, hardwood and pine timber, pasture land, 2 lakes, and a 5,500 sq ft lodge. The acreage has level to gently rolling topography with additional structures which include a barn and stables. Spend your days hunting quail, dove, deer and turkey while other members of your family relax by the pool! Additional 250+/- adjoining acres can be leased.

3. 716 +/- Acre White River Hunting & Trout Fishing Property (Izard County, Arkansas)

This contiguous tract offers timberland for deer and turkey hunting with some fenced pasture/hay acres for livestock, all behind locked entrance gate from State Hwy 9 just north of Mt. View, AR. The property also has approximately 1/2 mile Hwy 9 frontage AND 1 mile of frontage along the well known White River for excellent trout fishing. A log cabin with storage buildings will be offered in conjunction with this listing! Rural recreational properties like this don’t come up for sale very often!

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4. Pinewood Preserve Country Homesite (DeSoto County, Florida)

Beautiful homesite surrounded by mature southern live oaks. Quiet surroundings and just minutes away from the legendary Peace River, where you can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, boating, searching for fossils, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and hunting. There is a 1440 sq ft steel barn rated for 150 MPH winds with existing water, electric, and septic. The barn has a bathroom, kitchen area, 2 garage doors and built-in automated ventilation system. All equipment, including John Deer riding mower and Ford tractor, included.

5. Hand Hewn Dog Trot Cabin, Farm & Timber (Dooly County, Georgia)

The Hand Hewn Dog Trot Cabin, Farm & Timber is a 138.3-acre property located in Dooly County, Georgia on County Line Road neighboring Crisp County, Georgia. A VERY RARE find of a Hand Hewn Dog Trot style two bedrooms & one bath pine log cabin with central heating and air, two fireplaces, a detached wooden storage building and pole barn. The cabin will take you back a century while overlooking the beautiful scenery of farmland and mature timber. The property consists of approximately 56 acres of farmland, 28 acres of mature planted pine, 39 acres of natural pine and hardwood, 13 acres of ponds/wetlands and a 2-acre home site. This tract is income producing with farmland and merchantable timber and abundant with wildlife including deer, turkey, waterfowl and more. This a great opportunity for a new owner to take it over, at a competitive price with unmatched aesthetics.

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6. Kingman Hunting Retreat Near Turkey Run State Park (Fountain County, Indiana)

Tucked away in the woods of west central Indiana sits this secluded hunting and recreational property. It has a perfect little hunting cabin/home, great food plot and stand locations, marketable timber, and deep ridges and ravines that make this 34-acre hunting tract feel much bigger. The wildlife is abundant and is evident from the number of trails, scrapes, and rubs throughout the timber. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a spot to build your dream hunting retreat, you do not want to miss out on this one!

7. Pitt Home Site (Pitt County, North Carolina)

This 25 +/- property, located in southern Pitt County could be a beautiful home site with some acreage on it with some slight clearing work done. This property currently sits with young planted pines throughout and has good road frontage on it. As well as the home potential, there is the possibility of some deer hunting and small game hunting on the property. The back corner would be perfect for a small food plot and to have a “honeyhole” to bring in those big Pitt County bucks!

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8. Horse Property with Log Cabin (Harvey County, Kansas)

This fantastic property boasting 90 acres has two ponds, a log home, large riding barn, stable with tack room and much more. Just remodeled, a true log cabin set on ICF foundation with walkout has loft space and great views. Home is set way back for privacy, along a tree-lined drive. The basement is ready to finish and can be customized to suit your needs. Inviting, in-ground pool, cross-fencing and beautiful terrain. Come live, play or both on this attractive property!

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9. Powderkegg High Fence Preserve with Lakes (Kershaw County, South Carolina)

Powderkegg Wildlife Preserve represents a large acre, fenced hunting preserve and entertaining venue in rural SC-an opportunity that cannot be recreated to this magnitude within South Carolina any longer! A 10-foot chainlink fence encircles the entire acreage with access frontage on 3 roads. Three stocked ponds range from 12 to 25 acres, managed for trophy bass and bream. Two irrigated fields allow adequate forage for your next trophy buck to mature. Countless shooting lanes and food plots allow for many areas to be hunted simultaneously with family and friends. Horse stable and dressage arena with amply shaded pasture overlook two ponds, with a cross-country course running throughout the property. The 3500sqft main lodge sleeps 12 guests easily, in addition to the caretaker’s residence. Don’t miss your chance to own this unique South Carolina property!

10. 41-Acre Ranch/Homesite (Polk County, Texas)

This beautiful 41-acre tract offers a multitude of possibilities. Nestled on the county line of Polk and Trinity, this tract offers the best of country living. Nearby amenities give this property a strategic location while giving the feeling of being alone with nature. Two miles off state Hwy 287, this property can be used as an ideal weekend getaway or a primary home site. Hunt, fish, hike, camp on this diverse and wonderful tract!

To learn more about rural recreational properties in your area, contact your local National Land Realty Land Professional today!

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