This historic century home offers a rare blend of rural living and income potential. Built over 100 years ago, the property includes a classic farmhouse surrounded by fertile farmland and abundant timber, ideal for hunting large bucks. The architectural style reflects traditional American farmhouse design, with a spacious wraparound porch and practical layout. Recent maintenance improvements enhance the farm’s productivity, supporting $95,456 annually from farmland and CRP contracts. The property also features a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a garage and additional buildings, offered at $4,350,000. With multiple access points and premium hunting amenities, this is a turnkey rural estate in southern Iowa’s big buck country.
Scenic Property Overview
A tranquil landscape with a heart-shaped pond at the center is surrounded by gently rolling fields and patches of woodland. Soft, earthy tones dominate the scenery, with muted greens, golden browns, and hints of autumnal colors from the sparsely wooded areas framing the pond. The grassy paths that weave through the landscape create a natural, rustic layout. The terrain is mostly open, with some clusters of trees providing natural borders, showing a harmonious blend of cultivated and wild nature. The expansive view suggests a peaceful rural setting ideal for country living or recreational use.
Land Parcel Overview
This aerial view shows a large tract of rural land divided into multiple parcels with yellow boundary lines highlighting each section. The numbered acreage within each parcel is marked in yellow, ranging from single digits to over 180 acres. The landscape comprises a combination of cultivated fields, forested areas, and natural topographic contours, indicating varied terrain. Some boundaries follow natural landforms like streams or ridges, while others are straight, suggesting man-made divisions. Surrounding highways and roads connect the parcels, reflecting a blend of agricultural use and timberland with rolling hills and dense green patches.
Countryside Landscape
A sweeping rural landscape with gently rolling hills covered in dry grass and patches of cultivated fields. A small serene pond sits midway in the image, reflecting the blue sky above. Surrounding the pond and scattered throughout the land are clusters of deciduous trees, some leafless while others show autumn colors with hues of brown, gold, and muted green. The open sky with scattered clouds adds to the sense of peace and spaciousness. Dirt paths and clearings meander through the terrain, suggesting access routes or trails within the expansive property.
Open Field Pathway
Expansive rolling fields stretch under a bright sky, showcasing autumnal hues of golden brown grasses interspersed with patches of lighter vegetation. A narrow, sharply contrasting green grassy path cuts through the landscape, guiding the eye towards the horizon. The gently undulating terrain is dotted with sparse, leafless trees and distant wooded areas, providing depth and variety to the scene. The air appears crisp and clear, evoking a sense of quiet rural tranquility, with natural textures and colors dominating the pastoral aesthetic. The open space suggests land suited for farming, hunting, or peaceful retreat.
Exterior View and Driveway
A black two-story farmhouse with white window trims and modest architectural detailing sits at the end of a gravel driveway. The house has a simple, classic gable roof with a small covered porch supported by wooden columns. A white detached garage stands to the left, contrasting against the dark exterior of the home. The lawn is neatly maintained, and open farmland extends into the horizon under a clear blue sky. Power lines and a wooden utility pole are visible, adding a rustic, rural element to this quiet countryside setting.
Farmhouse Exterior and Outbuilding
A traditional black farmhouse with white window trim and a covered front porch sits in the distance, framed by a tree with sparse autumn foliage. A long light gray metal-sided outbuilding with a slightly rusted metal roof is positioned closer to the foreground, showcasing a rustic utilitarian style. The structures are set along a gravel driveway cutting through a well-maintained green lawn, bordered by expansive open farmland under a clear, deep blue sky. Power lines connect the farmhouse, adding a subtle hint of modern infrastructure in an otherwise rural and historic setting.
Field Hunting Blind
A solitary, elevated hunting blind stands in the middle of an expansive field of tall, dry grasses that stretch towards the horizon. The structure is cylindrical with a flat roof, supported by metal legs and accessed by a small ladder. Its muted, earthy tones blend with the golden hues of the prairie grass, creating a harmonious natural palette. The wide-open sky above is a brilliant blue, adorned with wispy, scattered clouds that add depth and contrast to the serene rural landscape. The overall scene evokes a quiet, remote atmosphere, characteristic of traditional hunting grounds.
Wooded Yard Clearing
A small clearing lies within a densely wooded area framed by tall grasses and leafless autumn trees. The sunlight filters softly through the branches, casting dappled shadows on the patch of green grass and the earth below. The ground shows signs of recent disturbance, with tire or track marks visible in the softened soil. A young tree stands in the center, its leaves turning brown with the season. The surrounding brush appears wild and untamed, offering a natural, rustic atmosphere. A small stake or marker is placed near the tree, hinting at possible future landscaping or land surveying.
Hunting Stand in Field
A raised hunting stand with a cylindrical structure sits in the middle of an expansive open field. The stand has small rectangular windows and a textured surface, supported by a sturdy metal frame with angled legs and a ladder for access. Surrounding the stand is a mix of dry golden grasses and patches of green grass, indicating a transition between seasons. The landscape gently slopes with scattered trees in the distance beneath a wide, clear blue sky punctuated by streaks of wispy clouds, evoking a quiet, rural atmosphere.
Property Pond
A serene pond bordered by dry, tall grasses and wilted water plants sits in the foreground, reflecting the blue sky and wispy white clouds above. The pond is surrounded by gently sloping land with mixed bushes and trees, some deciduous and bare, some still retaining autumn-colored leaves. The landscape has an open and natural feel, with a horizon line of wooded areas contrasting against a bright, clear sky. The calm water surface mirrors the sky and foliage, creating a tranquil rural scene indicative of a peaceful countryside property.
Outdoor Hunting Blind
Elevated hunting blind set in a spacious open field with a mix of green and dry grasses, extending to a tree line in the distance. The blind is painted dark green with large windows on its sides and the word “REDNECK” visible above the door. Supported by metal legs and accessed by a ladder, it is designed for observation and hunting purposes. The sky is bright blue with scattered wispy clouds, enhancing the natural and rustic outdoor atmosphere. Surrounding vegetation shows subtle autumnal tones, complementing the overall rural aesthetic.
Open Field and Trees
A large, gently rolling open field covered with dry grasses and patches of green leads to a distant tree line under a bright, expansive sky with soft, wispy clouds. The earthy tones of the field contrast with the crisp blues and whites of the sky. Bare trees on the right side suggest late autumn or early winter. Two faint tire tracks create a subtle pathway through the field, guiding the eye toward the horizon. The scene conveys a peaceful, rustic natural landscape with a broad sense of space and openness.
Property Entrance Road
A long, unpaved dirt road flanked by open grassy fields and sparse trees leads into the property, creating a rustic and inviting rural entryway. The road is wide enough for vehicles and shows tire tracks, indicating regular use. On each side, black metal gates mark the entry, with some natural overgrowth around the bases blending seamlessly with the surrounding countryside. Leafy trees with autumn tones and bare branches frame the road, enhancing the natural charm of the historic estate. The clear blue sky above adds to the serene and peaceful atmosphere of this countryside setting.
Open Field View
A wide expanse of open field stretches across the scene, with a mix of fresh green grass in the foreground and taller, dried grasses further back. The landscape gently slopes toward the horizon, bordered by a dense line of leafless trees and sparse autumn foliage indicating late fall or early winter. The sky above is clear and bright blue with minimal clouds, creating a peaceful, spacious atmosphere. This natural setting suggests rural or agricultural land, embodying a calm, serene environment framed by natural woodland and open skies.
Living Room Seating Area
Earthy tones dominate this cozy living room corner, with walls painted in warm beige and deep red accent hues. A large, light gray sectional sofa, complemented by an array of dark and patterned throw pillows, anchors the space. Mounted deer heads flanking the window add rustic charm and a vintage hunting lodge feel. Natural wood trim frames the window and baseboards, enhancing the traditional ambiance. A ceiling fan with light fixtures hangs centrally to provide comfort. The side table hosts a soft-glowing lamp, tissues, and practical items, adding casual lived-in warmth to the room.
Living Room with Trophy Wall
Rich hardwood floors set a warm foundation for this living room, anchored by a deep red accent wall adorned with an impressive display of mounted deer heads, emphasizing a rustic, hunting lodge aesthetic. Natural wood trim frames doorways with a robust, classic style, contrasting with adjacent walls painted in earthy tones. A large flat-screen TV sits above a wooden media console featuring a built-in electric fireplace, blending modern comforts with traditional decor. Seating includes a plush leather armchair and a large ottoman with a rich patchwork pattern. Visible from the living room, the adjoining kitchen showcases white cabinetry for a brighter, contrasting touch.
Kitchen with Trophy Mounts
White cabinetry contrasts with dark charcoal walls and ceiling in this rustic kitchen. Several deer heads and antler mounts are displayed high on the walls, adding a hunting lodge atmosphere. The island countertop is cluttered with various items, including food containers, tools, and personal belongings. Natural light enters through a window above the sink, illuminating the space. A white door with glass panels leads outside. Natural wood trim around the door and room entrance highlights historic architectural details, balancing the modern kitchen elements with a rugged, outdoorsy charm.
Listing Agent: Nathan Lee of United Country-Promised land and homes via Zillow