Blackfork Mountain Homesite Adjoining National Forest

Blackfork Mountain Homesite Adjoining National Forest Location: This property is near the base of the majestic Blackfork Mountain Range in South-eastern Oklahoma in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest. Part of the North property boundary line has frontage to 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. The 13,000 acre Blackfork Wilderness Area is approximately one half mile South of the property and contains extensive areas of protected and unlogged old growth forest. The property is located in a small and peaceful community of Haw Creek, Oklahoma. Nearby towns include Heavener, Talihina and Poteau, which is the county seat. Broken Bow Lake, which offers some of the best fishing in Oklahoma, is only a short 45-minute drive away to the South. Sardis Lake, Cedar Lake and Wister Lake are only minutes away as well. The Talimena Scenic Drive is 3.5 miles South. The property is about a 1-hour drive from Fort Smith, Arkansas and about 4 hours from Dallas, Texas. Property Address: 52901 Hawcreek Road; Heavener, Oklahoma 74937 Services to Property: Electricity, Rural Water, Septic System, Telephone Line and LP Gas Delivery. There are a couple of drilled water wells on the property that can be used as a secondary water source. Access: This property is accessed by a paved county maintained road Deed Restrictions: There are no deed restrictions. Land: There are 27.1 acres of land included in this transaction according to the LeFlore County Assessor's records. The land is flat to gently sloping with roughly 50% being cleared pasture area with balance covered with timber that is native to southeastern Oklahoma. The North property line has approximately 900 feet of frontage to the 1.8 million acre Ouachita National Forest area which provides great hunting and recreational opportunities. There is partial barb wire fencing around the property perimeter. There are several areas on the property that would be good for construction of a new country home. The mountain views from these potential build sites would be spectacular. Farm Home: There is an old home on the property with minimal value. This home could be removed and a new country home constructed somewhere on the property. The home does have a septic system, propane tank, rural water meter and electric meter that could possibly be reused. Additionally, there are several other homesites on the property with some utilities already installed. Garden Area: There is a well established garden area next to the homesite that has been used for many years to grow vegetables. The soils contained on the property are suitable for fruit trees. Comments: This place is a ranchers dream and a hunter's paradise. This property is unique in that it has legal paved county road access, all utilities and also frontage to the Ouachita National Forest for many recreational opportunities. The mountain views from this property are amazing with the Blackfork and Rich Mountain Ranges as a backdrop to the South.