1 TBD Bates Arkansas, Bates, AR 72958

Country Acreage - Homestead Property - Near National Forest  Location:  This property is located in a very private and secluded country setting near the small community of Bates, Arkansas.  The property is nestled in a beautiful valley setting and offers great views of Poteau Mountain to the North.  The new property owners will enjoy the very best of country living and yet still be close to the modern conveniences that are offered in the nearby towns.  The surrounding area offers many recreational activities for the outdoorsman.  Wister Lake State Park, Cedar Lake, Broken Bow Lake, Kerr Lake, Lake Eufaula and Lake Sardis are a short drive away and the property is less than 1 mile from the 1.8 million acre Ouachita National Forest which offers excellent hunting for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear and numerous small game animals.    Property Address:  This is raw undeveloped land that does not have a physical address yet.  An address can be assigned once the new owners construct a home.   GPS Coordinates:  34.91645, -94.39061  Services Near Property:  Rural Electricity and Rural Water are on the adjoining property to the North.  Access:  This property has legal access by a paved county road (Bates Loop)   Land:  There are roughly 9 acres of level to gently sloping land. A property survey will need to be conducted to determine exact acreage and legal description. Most of the acreage is open and productive pasture land with a deep sandy loam soil type suitable for growing crops, fruit trees and vegetables and well as grass for livestock and hay production.  There are some nice sections of mature timber on the property covered with native timber.  Additionally, there is some perimeter barb wire fencing.  Pond:  There is a nice pond on the property located near the SW property corner that can serve as a year round source of water for livestock and local wildlife.  Agent's Comments:  If you are searching for a place to enjoy active retirement and if you like hunting, mountains and a rural lifestyle, then this beautiful property offers all that and much more.  Good road frontage and all utilities are available if you want to build a new country home with the added bonus of beautiful mountain views.  Many lakes and streams for fishing are found throughout the area and the property is conveniently located within 1 mile of the vast 1.8 million acre Ouachita National Forest.