Description

Location:  This property is nestled in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest in a beautiful valley setting between Rich Mountain to the North and the majestic Kiamichi Mountain Range to the South.  The West property boundary adjoins the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest, which provides excellent 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 and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the US Forest Service.  The property is located in the small community or Big Cedar, OK.  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 30 minute drive away to the South.  Sardis Lake, Cedar Lake and Wister Lake are only minutes away as well.  The Talimena Scenic Drive is five miles North.   The property is a 1 hour drive from Fort Smith, Arkansas and about 4 hours from Dallas, Texas.  The MapRight map provided at the bottom of this listing outlines the property perimeter on Google Earth.  GPS Coordinates:  34.643071, -94.487533

Services to Property:  A Rural Electric line goes across the property, rural mail delivery and LP Gas Delivery

Access:  This property is accessed by turning South off US Hwy 63 onto a US Forest Service Road for approximately ¼ mile.

Land:  There are 35.76 acres (m/l) of land according to the LeFlore County Assessor’s records.  The land is flat to gently sloping with two seasonal mountain streams flowing through the property along the North and East sides.  The property is completely covered with a very nice mature stand of hardwood timber being primarily a diverse variety of oak trees. The West property boundary has frontage to the 1.5 million Ouachita National Forest. There are several flat and elevated building spots that would be ideal for construction of a mountain home or cabin. There is an internal road through the property with a good solid base that provides access to an area that the current owners have used for camping during hunting season.  Additionally, there is a storage building on the property that is roughly 10 feet wide x 16 feet long that will convey to the new owners.

Agent’s Comments:  This is the ideal setting for a relaxing and peaceful weekend getaway from city life or even a full time residence.  No traffic, no hurrying, just simple life away from the hectic city.  This is a very unique property that provides direct access to the Ouachita National Forest Recreational Area.  There are multiple building locations.

Taxes:  Property taxes are estimated to run about $35 per year.