462 SE 40 Avenue, Anthony, KS 67003 - Harper County

A true one-of-a-kind property. This magnificent farm stands among things locally relegated to myth. The local stories of Boone & Crockett bucks, past, present, and future, reside here at the intersection of Wildcat Creek and Bluff Creek in Harper County. This Southern Kansas gem has it all! A riverine ecosystem, beaming with potential for the craftsmanship of a dedicated habitat manager. Top-tier whitetail hunting and turkey hunting, frequent waterfowl hunting opportunities, and high-caliber income for a return on investment. Additionally, there is a beautiful home and plenty of storage space for the new landowner.

The fertile creek bottom is home to abundant wildlife populations. Harper County is known for excellent buck genetics and minerals that help antler growth reach full potential. Wild turkeys strut the hidden fields without fear of being seen. Bucks run the creek and bed in the draws with serene comfort. Surrounded by plenty of food, cover, and water, there is no reason to leave. One visit and stroll along Wildcat Creek and you will lose count of thigh-thick rubs, destination scrapes, and a myriad of beaten trails leading all over the farm. It is truly remarkable the number of deer that call this place home. The amount of potential setup locations is numerous, to say the least. The interspersed crop fields and edge habitat make this place easy for a group of hunters to hunt simultaneously. It is also more than enough space to play the wind, follow that target buck, or shift with changing weather patterns. This farm is going to generate trophy whitetail bucks year after year.

The land has a rich history of providing world-class duck and goose hunts. To the south, there is a two acre pond in a fenced pasture that reliably has birds. The fields around this pond are also good for several dry feed hunts per season. In the north tillable field, there is a seasonal 5+ acre shallow wetland. This is full of natural smartweed and, when flooded, is a magnet for migrating mallards. The jewel spot is a hidden timber hole at the center of the farm. This pool, about one acre in size, makes for intimate, close-quarters wing shooting. Southern Kansas is home to arguably the greatest wintering mallard populations in the nation, and people come from all over the country to experience Harper County mallards in January.

This is some of the best, if not the best, farm ground in a four-county area! There are over 246 acres of Class I silt loam. Some of those acres can be irrigated with a surface irrigation right that will pass to the buyer. These soil conditions lead to record-setting yields for the owner, maximum food value for wildlife, and attractive offers for farm tenancy. There is a total of 454 acres in production, with 338 wheat base acres with a PLC yield of 37. This productive creek bottom makes excellent returns for the owner and a stable investment for a lasting legacy. The land will convey with intact mineral rights. There is a Sandridge lease with unitized production, the horizontal well head is located a half mile south of the south boundary line, so there is no disturbance on the farm. The landowner previously developed and utilized their own gas well on the north side of the farm for many years. The potential for oil and gas revenues to increase significantly is possible. If a new owner were to lease the hunting rights, lease the tillable for production, rent the home, and lease the mineral rights, the estimated return on investment would far exceed a 3% ROI.

The farm boasts a beautiful 3 bed, 1.5 bath home that totals 2,384 square feet. Showing some character but is very comfortable and the perfect hunting camp or retirement retreat. It has a two-car garage, fireplace, covered deck and fenced yard, remodeled kitchen, new windows, newer roof, main floor laundry room, master bath with double vanity, and a full basement. The farmhouse yard is adorned with a circle drive, mature shade trees, and a beautiful view of the valley below. Right out the back door of the house is a graded 2,400-foot grass airstip. This is a recorded airfield, FAA code 7K6 Wilcox Field. The runway leads to a substantial shop with a hangar door. The hangar can accommodate Group 1 planes with less than 45-foot wingspans, such as a twin-engine Cesna 414 that can cruise at two hundred miles per hour from your location to this farm for your retreat. This adds an incredible layer of access to the farm when the weather is right, your time is short, and you want to get there as fast as possible. The 4,000 square foot hangar/shop could be utilized for storage of planes, tractors, utility vehicles, or anything that's needed to enjoy the land to the fullest.

Properties like this don’t become available but once in a generation, or three generations as is the case with this land. When you combine living quarters, storage, excellent income, and world-class hunting, it just doesn’t get any better. To schedule a showing and view disclosures, contact the Listing Agent Sean Thomas at (620) 712-2775.

Property Features

-World-class hunting

-Excellent waterfowl hunting

-Abundant turkey population

-Class I silt loam soil

-High return on investment

-Irrigation water rights vested 1957

-Mineral rights and production

-Mature timber

-Tall native grass

-Live water Wildcat Creek

-3 bed, 1.5 bath house - 2,384 sq. ft.

-50’x80’ shop built in 2013 with hangar door

-Bluff Creek frontage

-7 miles to Anthony

-63 miles to Eisenhower National Airport Wichita