830 S D St, Herington, KS 67449

This property is the ideal combination of country living and modern upgrades. Located in Lyon Township just outside Herington, Kansas, our farm is a perfect location for folks who want peace and privacy without being too far from civilization.   Built in 1912 with "first stand" lumber, this 2-story farmhouse is about as sturdy as they get.  The 2,200 square feet of living space includes a large, dine-in kitchen, huge living/dining room with Ben Franklin fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (two with showers, one with tub and shower) and a 525 sq.ft. family room (originally added on as a 2-car garage and easily converted back if you wish).  Not included in the square footage are an enclosed porch/laundry room/sunroom with utility closet, a concrete front porch with porch swing and a partial basement. The 400 sq.ft. concrete patio in back is ideal for a picnic table, kid's swimming pool, outdoor grilling and such. There are two wells, one for the house and one in the corral for livestock and watering the garden. Electric and trash service are provided by the City of Herington, central heat and hot water heater are fueled by the 500-gallon propane tank and sewage is processed by an in-ground septic system.   Recent upgrades include: new electric supply lines, generator switch and breaker box with room to grow (2007); Energy Star rated, double-pane, easy-clean vinyl replacement windows (2008); 30-year Heritage shingles (2004); new central heat unit (2004) and ductwork (2008); new PEX plumbing supply lines (2009); new guttering, downspouts and pop-up valve drainage system (2009); Earth Anchor system added to foundation (2008); and lots of remodeling, painting and added insulation (2009--2013).   The outbuildings include a large "barrel roof" barn like few you will ever see (25 X 37).....the loft will store and protect hay from the brome field while your horses or other livestock enjoy being out of the weather on the main floor. There is a tack room for storing grain, saddles and other gear, and basic electric (two lights, two outlets, easily expandable). There are two smaller barns, one of which can be used for a one-car garage or various other purposes (14 X 34, two lights and one outlet). The cinderblock workshop will accomodate one vehicle and workshop space (15 X 32). The shop is equipped with 110 and 220 volt electrical service, workbench with vice, and a wood-burning pot-belly stove to take off the chill during the cold times.   Most of the 14.26 acres of land (approx. 10 acres) is pasture, fenced with barbed wire and divided so it can be one larger grazing area or two smaller ones if needed. The brome field is approximately 2 acres of high-quality grass for grazing or mowing and baling (also fenced). If you don't have livestock, this field is a great place for your kids and pets to play and you can sell the hay to a local farmer. The brome field and/or pasture can also be rented to local farmers to graze their cows seasonally (we currently graze cows there from April to October). There is also a round pen for training horses in the brome field.....or you could pursue my plan of turning it into a greenhouse. The soil here is quite fertile and we have grown much of our own food over the years in the large garden area (60 X 60).