Historic Home on 25 Acres of Hunting Land in Kansas FREE NATURAL GAS!! - EXCELLENT HUNTING GROUND Start Price USD 485,000.00 Current Price USD 485,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 01, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 Location Wilmore, Kansas See more about 'Historic Home on 25 Acres of Hunting Land in Kansas' Description (Please click on the highlighted text, links, and thumbnail pictures to enjoy additional pictures and information) 2-Story Historic Home on 25 Acres in Wilmore, Kansas Exterior Pictures                                 Rick Lambert of United Country - Mid West eServices, Inc. in Coldwater, Kansas is offering for sale a historic 2-story, 3,000+ square foot, 5-bedroom home at 820 Brady Ave. in Wilmore, Kansas. Built in 1921, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home has a lot of elegant built-in storage and beautiful hardwood floors. With approximately 1,700 SqFt of space, the main floor features a large living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, 2-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, a large open front porch, and a smaller enclosed back porch / laundry room. The 2nd floor has approximately 1,360 SqFt of space and features 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, and 3 smaller attic / storage rooms. The home also features a full basement with cement floor that is approximately 1,600 SqFt in size. The home lies on 25± acres of creek-bottom land that is EXCELLENT hunting ground. Two 180-class deer were taken off of this property last year, each one within 300-yards of the house! The Seller is also offering an option to lease an additional 120-acres of excellent hunting ground that borders this property. One of the major features of the property is access to FREE use of natural gas that provides service to the dwelling. The asking price for the property has been set at $485,000.00. The Following is Additional Property Information: (If necessary, hover cursor over the lower right hand corner and click on the icon to enlarge) Floor Plan - Main Floor Floor Plan - Second Floor Floor Plan - Basement Aerial Photograph #1 Aerial Photograph #2 - Zoomed In This property would make an outstanding family home, vacation retreat, or hunting lodge. This property is located in an area well known for outstanding trophy mule deer, white tail deer, wild turkey, pheasant, and quail hunting. Many big game outfitters have located their operations in the Red Hills area due to the outstanding history of trophy animals in the area. Interior Pictures                                 Land Pictures                 Kansas’ average value of all farmland and buildings for 2007 is estimated to be $1,090 per acre. This compares with $940 in 2006 and $850 in 2005. Kansas’ average value of all farmland and buildings increased by 16 percent from 2006 to 2007. This information is covered in the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service report on Agricultural Land Values and Rents. Even with these large increases in values in Kansas, our land is still a bargain compared to national prices ($2,160 per acre). The November issue of The Progressive Farmer magazine features a story, "Land Prices Go Crazy" (the file is quite large and may take a while to download), which outlines the dramatic increase in land values in many states. Land continues to be a great investment and in Kansas, seems to have much upside potential. Where else can an investor see these types of increases in values? Kansas has emerged as a big buck destination for many hunters, as evidenced by the September 2007 story of "The Boomerang Buck" (the file is quite large and may take a while to download), as published in the North American Hunter magazine. Out of the Top 20 Deer Records in Kansas, the following list shows the deer taken in Comanche County or the surrounding areas. This does not include just as many huge deer that have NOT been recorded by the State Wildlife & Parks, due to the hunters/ranchers not wanting their secret "honey hole" to be advertised. #1 :: Mule Deer - Typical - Firearms #6 :: Whitetail Deer - Non-Typical - Archery #9 :: Whitetail Deer - Non-Typical - Archery #9 :: Mule Deer - Non-Typical - Archery #11 :: Whitetail Deer - Non-Typical - Firearms #12 :: Whitetail Deer - Non-Typical - Firearms #12 :: Mule Deer - Non-Typical - Firearms #13 :: Mule Deer - Non-Typical - Archery #13 :: Mule Deer - Typical - Firearms #16 :: Mule Deer - Non-Typical - Archery #20 :: Whitetail Deer - Non-Typical - Firearms #20 :: Whitetail Deer - Typical - Firearms The November-December 2007 edition of the Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine features a story, "Changing Times in Deer Management", that highlights the history of deer management in Kansas and the proposed changes that will be implemented in 2008. The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Department has worked hard to develop world-class deer hunting opportunities in the Sunflower State. The proposed changes will streamline the deer permit allocation process and make it easier for residents and out-of-state hunters to be able to enjoy deer hunting opportunities in Kansas. There may be a positive impact on hunting and recreational land in Kansas as well. You may view the whole story in Adobe PDF format by clicking on the following highlighted link: KDWP - Changing Times in Deer Management Deer Photographed on the Property         Owner financing is not available. The home is in a great location in a friendly community. Many successful people have learned the value of basing their operations in small Kansas communities where the cost of living and overhead expenses are low, work ethic is strong and pace of life is a little slower. With near record low interest rates this is a great time to purchase a residential or retirement property. Kansas was rated the #1 state in the nation in a recent report in Forbes magazine (click on page to enlarge) evaluating where to locate new businesses or subsidiaries. This is an opportunity to relocate or start a new business in an area with a very low cost of living. Wilmore Community Pictures                 Wilmore (population 57) is located in the scenic Red Hills area, in Comanche County in South Central Kansas. Zoom in and out on the Wilmore map for detailed viewing. For additional demographic information about Wilmore, Click Here. Wilmore is located 11 miles northwest of Coldwater, 38 miles west of Medicine Lodge, 50 miles southwest of Pratt, 65 miles southeast of Dodge City, and 119 miles southwest of Wichita. Coldwater has a municipal airport with recently expanded 4,500 ft. concrete runway. The nearest international airport is in Wichita. The home is serviced by electricity, water, septic system, natural gas, Internet and telephone. Electrical service is provided by Aquila, water is provided by a well on the property, natural gas is provided by a well on the property, fiber optic telephone service and high speed Internet service is provided by Haviland Telephone Company. The U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express, and UPS provide shipping service to the area. Comanche County enjoys an excellent school system and is in the USD-300 School District. Wilmore has a beautiful church and other community activities such as the renowned Wilmore Saturday Nite: Live!. Wilmore i s a wonderful community and is a great place to raise a family. It is a very safe, clean, and pleasant town with very friendly people. Wide open spaces and endless skies offer inspiring sunrises and awesome sunsets. Local folks are friendly and caring, with a strong sense of community. Don't be surprised if the locals wave as you pass by! Red Hills Scenic Overlook Wilmore is located at the eastern edge of the High Plains, which is a spectacular 43 mile drive on Highway 160 and the Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway, eastward through the Red Hills region to Medicine Lodge. Breathtaking scenery of one of the most unique natural landscapes in the United States is evident with all the changing seasons. The area is noted for its abundant wildflowers, prairie grasses, brilliant autumn foliage and stark winter contrasts. The area is known for its spring fed streams, ponds and lakes which are hotspots for anglers. They also offer many other outdoor experiences, such as hiking, photography, cycling and just enjoying the beauty of the area. The Wilmore area is renowned for outstanding hunting and abounds with deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, quail, water fowl and other wildlife. Wilmore is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Lake Coldwater, which is one of the most popular lakes in South Central, Kansas. The 250-acre spring-fed lake is a part of a 930-acre park, which features boating, water skiing, fishing, bird watching, nature trails, 10-hole golf course, baseball / softball complex, and paved roads around the lake. The lake is a favorite of campers, many of which stay at the lake for the entire season. Campgrounds include water, electrical service, dump stations, shelter houses, storm shelters, playgrounds, swimming beach, boat docks, and boat ramps. The Gypsum Hills area is one of the best kept secrets in Kansas and a mecca for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, as well as trail riders and off-road vehicle fans. Just 80 miles south of Wilmore is the Little Sahara State Park with 1,450 acres of sand dunes for recreational use. A short drive from there takes you to the Alabaster Caverns State Park and the Cimarron River area. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has enrolled 12,156 acres of land in Comanche County in the Walk-In Hunting program for 2007. In the Comanche, Barber, Pratt, Kiowa, Ford, and Clark Counties, there are 76,630 acres enrolled in the program in 2007. These lands are open to the public for hunting purposes. For additional information about this property, please complete the information request form near the bottom of this listing. We would love to hear from you. Advertising services are provided by United Country - Mid West eServices, Inc. 715 N. 9th St. Suite 108, Salina, Kansas 67401, Phone: 785-827-4799. To be added to our distribution list for notification of future listings - Click Here! If you are interested in our professional real estate services - Click Here! Thanks for viewing our advertisement. Copyright © 2008 Mid West eServices, Inc. - All Rights Reserved Place a Bid!