Potentially self-sustaining residential, hunting, recreational retreat. 3 acres; 1(one)acre level land with old growth and new growth forest and the other two(2)acres are graduating foothills at the base of a Ouachita Mountain (east/west range) with old growth and new growth forest with 360 degree views. This property has not been disturbed in 100 years. Walking distance to National Forest land; 2/10 mile to year-round, pristine fishing creek (small mouth bass).. Very low density population in very desirable and easily accessible area of the Ouachita Mountain Range located in west/central Arkansas. 70 miles west of Hot Springs; 30 miles east of mountainous Oklahoma border. Situated in the rural community of Opal, Arkansas. Nearest sizable town is 11 miles west of Opal. Amenities there include: Parks, lakes and streams, state lodge, motels, restaurants, community theater, community college, retail stores (incl. one(1) major retail outlet). Population 7,000. Additional property descriptions include: Rustic cabin (1,080 sq. ft.) with 3 separate sleeping quarters; living area, cooking and sunny sit-down kitchen area, full bath (with septic system); walk-in closet; front porch; side courtyard. Workshop (15x25) includes three(3) 14' parking bays. Stand-up, walk-in, reinforced concrete storm shelter. Government specs and approved. Guest cabin: (15x20)(1/2 bath) includes washer hook-up and covered breeze-way (15x30). Remote artist/writers cabin: (25x20) (off the grid) located high in the foothills (and out of sight) above the main cabin. Pump-house: with 100ft. cased well. (Note: County water-line bi-sects this property line and is available for connection). Hillside clearing around pump-house for potential west-facing wind turban. Property flora and fauna include the following: Wild cherry trees (Jun-Jul), Mulberry trees (May), persimmon trees (Jul-Aug), Plum trees (Mar-Apr), flowering Red(purple)Bud (Apr-May), flowering dogwood (Apr-May), blueberry bushes (Jun), blackberry bushes (Jun), flowering Quince bushes(Feb-Apr), Indian strawberries (summer), edible violets, a variety of docks and plantains, edible fungi (chicken of the woods), herbs (mullein and basil), roots (ginseng and golden-seal). Spring and summer wild-flowers include: Passionflower, wild roses, dogtooth(yellow and white Starflower)(Mar)(these literally cover the sun-exposed areas of hillside, like clock-work, in March), honeysuckle and other self-sustaining wild-flowers too numerous to name. Wild-life include: Squirrel, rabbit, turkey, quail and deer. Old growth forest specimens include: Mature (100 yr) yellow pine, black walnut, cedar, hackberry(migrating robins stop by for these), ironwood, river maple, red oak, white oak, black oak, sassafras and hickory. This ground perks well and there is ample clear space for a modest peach orchard. This property has 3(three)natural springs; one of which is contained in a cemented trough; another one in a cemented waterfall spring pond; and one in a seasonal creek-bed.There is a covered spring well on the road that has a perpetual siphon (hose) hanging high in a tree between the other spring areas(next to the path).There is an amended garden area (15x20), with additional clear sunny area (20x80) to extend growing capacity.Roof material on all structures is from 2 yrs - 9 yrs old. Plumbing and electrical is all new installation. New 200 amp service from the road. Out-door wiring is all subterranean and encased in electrical conduit (w/diagram/schematic etched on meter loop box). Heating consists of an air-tight woodstove (earth-stove) (brick fireplace insert).Interior living quarters are newly plumbed, wired and insulated. Kitchen area has ceramic tile floor with custom cabinets and stainless steel counter surfaces. Interior panel and floor covering remains unfinished (for buyers future preference). All flooring is new construction. Fixtures in guest cabin include: bathroom sink and toilet, Fridge, washing machine, utility sink.
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