Land, Homesite, Near National Forest

Location:  This unique property is located south of the Blue Mountain Range in south eastern Oklahoma with two sides of the property adjoining the 1.5-million-acre Ouachita National Forest, which provides hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear, wild hog and other small game as well as direct access to an impressive network of ATV, hiking and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the US Forest Service.  Cedar Lake, Wister Lake State Park, Post Mountain Lake and Lake Sardis offer some of the best fishing in Oklahoma and are a short drive from the property.  This property is about a 4-hour drive from Dallas, Texas, a 2-hour drive from Tulsa, Oklahoma and a 45 minute drive from Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Services to Property:  this property is an old homestead as seen by the remenants of the log cabin that is on the property.  Electricity and telephone lines are located on the old homesite.  The previous owners report there is a water well located on the property as well.  

Access:  Merle Branch Ln leads you to the property. Merle Branch Ln is approximately 5.5 miles from State Highway 59 in Hodgen, Oklahoma.

Land:  The old homestead sits on 48 acres (m/l), land.  It mostly flat terrain and fenced into two different pastures.  One has small pond and season creek running thru it.  The balance of the land is covered with a stand of mature timber that is native to South eastern Oklahoma including redbud, hickory, white oak, sweet gum, red oak, eastern red cedar and native shortleaf yellow pine. The middle part of the property is a level area, the hilltop setting has amazing view looking in all directions, and has a great spot for a garden, small herd of cattle or horses.  The 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest is the west and south boundary for over 1/2 mile, which provides excellent hunting opportunities as well as direct access to some great ATV and horseback riding.  Wildlife are frequently seen from this property.

Agent’s Comments: This is truly a unique property. The old homested puts you in mind of more simple and peaceful way of living.  With the direct access to the Ouachita National Forest, the utilities available and the setting, this property could easily be made in to a multiple cabin spots.  Or a quiet, private, place for the weekend or full time cabin or home.  CONTACT LISTING AGENT, JEFF COOPER FOR MORE INFORMATION.  918.658.4162

Price:   $240,000.00

Taxes: Will be re-assessed.

Points of Interest:

Lake Wister State Park: https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/lake-wister-state-park

Cedar Lake Park: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232303

Heavener Runestone Park: https://www.heavenerrunestonepark.com/

Talimena Scenic Drive: https://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/

Ouachita National Forest: https://www.ouachitahaven.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvr6EBhDOARIsAPpqUPGlpg_TaC7AkAx0T2OCEeEHAEhkla8nle3VimxmMxQ9Ag-64raupMEaAsJAEALw_wcB

Cavanal Hill: https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.1157

Spiro Mounds: https://www.okhistory.org/sites/spiromounds

Peter Conser Home: http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/peter-conser-house/

Sardis Lake: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/577