OKLAHOMA COUNTRY HOME/HOBBY FARM FOR SALE

LOCATION: Central Eastern Oklahoma at the Northerly edge of the small town of Shady Point (Population 972).  The county seat of Poteau is about 3 miles South.  The larger city of Ft. Smith, Ark, population about 90,000 is 25 miles NE.  Tulsa is about 1.45 hrs; Oklahoma City is about 3 hrs; Dallas is about 4.5 hrs; Poteau River is about ½ mile East, Wister Lake State Park is about 10 mi S.; The 1.5-million-acre Ouachita National Forest in the Kiamichi mountains is about 20 mi S.  Shady Point is in the Poteau River valley at the Base of Cavanal mountain.

LAND: 10.5 acres of mostly level land which is now in pasture.  This land is well fenced and cross fenced and may be used as pasture for livestock such as horses, sheep, cattle or other such farm type animals.  This land is sandy-loam by nature and well suited to fruit, berries or garden crops of all types.  There is an excellent garden spot that is fenced.  There is a well that could be used for watering. 

SERVICES: Electric, phone, city water, telephone, t. v. cable, internet, Shady Point fire dept and police dept. Natural gas is available, but the home is all electric. Shady Point, grade school is just across the road from this place.  Panama high school bus service in front of property and the school is about 2 miles.

HOME: The home is estimated to have been constructed new around 1970.  The home is brick veneer with a solid masonry slab floor.  It has about 1945 s.f. of heated/cooled living area and is in good condition inside and out.  Recent updates include a new all metal roof and the installation of thermal windows.  All exterior doors are insulated metal-type doors and the walls and ceilings are fully insulated.  Heating and cooling is all-electric with a newer system having been recently installed. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with lots of built-ins, laundry, den, 12 x 16 basement, fireplace in the living rm plus 2 covered patios.  Features are as follows:

Living room: 15 x 20, Entry door, carpet, paneled walls, textured white ceilings, ceiling fan with light, electric fireplace with brick front and raised hearth.

Kitchen/Dining:  12 x 21, paneled, ceramic tile flooring, kitchen cabinets with formica tops, ceramic tile backsplashes, ceiling fan with light, electric cooktop with vent hood, Frigidare wall oven, double sink with garbage disposal, center island with cabinetry below and door leading to rear covered patio. 

Bedroom #1:  11 x 12, Taupe carpet, paneled walls, standard closet, and ceiling fan with light.

Bedroom # 2: 12 x 12, Carpet, paneled walls, standard closet and ceiling fan with light. 

There are two linen storage closets in the hallway.

Hall bathroom: Ceramic tile flooring, ceramic tile walls halfway up with painted white textured walls above, commode, single vanity with ceramic tile tops and backsplashes, cabinetry below, mirror and lighting above and ceramic tile shower.

Master Bedroom: 12 x 15, Carpet, paneled walls, textured white ceilings, ceiling fan with light and standard closet.

Master Bedroom Bath: Ceramic tile flooring, tiled walls halfway up with white textured walls halfway up, commode, single vanity with cabinetry below, mirror and lighting above, and ceramic tile shower with seat.

Laundry: 7 x 21, Ceramic tile floors, blue paneled walls, ceiling fan with light.  There is a door leading to the side covered patio/carport.  There is a Whirlpool washer and dryer that are included in the sale.  There is also access to the downstairs basement/storm shelter.

Den: Wood look laminate floor, white textured ceilings, ceiling fan with light, window a.c. unit, double closets and door leading out to the covered patio. 

Basement:  12 x 16

North covered patio: 14 x 23 with cement floor.

East covered patio: 14.5 x 22 with cement floor.

Covered carport attached:  22 x 30 with cement floor:

OUTBUILDINGS:

1.  Barn: 43.5 x 50 including side sheds.  Pole-type barn, metal roof, 32.5 x 36 feed and storage section with 14 x 43.5 South side covered shed and 11 x 50 West side covered shed.

2.  Storage bldg: Frame, wood floor, 12 x 30, metal clad sides and roof, windows, door, heating/cooling unit.

3.  R V Shed: 22 x 30 alum frame with metal roof and cement floor.

TAXES: About $500 per year with homestead exemption.  Veteran’s exemption can be obtained if qualified.  Disability exemption can be obtained if qualified.

PRICE: $290,000.

COMMENTS: Very nice and well cared for home in a quiet small Oklahoma town that is popular as a retirement destination.  Scenic setting at the base of Cavanal mountain with fishing in Poteau River just l/2 mi distance.  Also, good hunting in this area for deer, squirrel, rabbit, turkey, quail and we even have a bear season if interested in larger game.There are many nearby lakes, rivers, and streams for fishing.  A large pond on the property has been stocked and has a fishing dock.  Bass, crappie, catfish, brim and other panfish are just a short distance walk from the home right on your own property.  If you like to garden and want to keep some animals this place is well fenced with a good barn for feed storage and a place to stable horses.  This property is only 10 minutes from Poteau for shopping and good medical services plus Carl Albert State College is located here.  This would be perfect for place for active retirement in tip-top condition and ready to go.  Being sold by heirs so immediate possession is available.