9770 Barber Road, Fredonia, KS 66736 - Elk County

The rolling Flint Hills are home to some of the most beautiful and productive ranches that Kansas has to offer, the only problem is finding one. “Willow Creek Ranch” is one of those ranch properties that not only meets the criteria for a Flint Hills ranch, it surpasses with a rare mix of privacy, diverse landscape, plentiful water, and unparalleled wildlife. This property is literally what many people dream of. After pulling into the gated entrance, you will meander your way back over 1/2 mile drive into the secluded timber towards the log home. On your way, the views of open meadows, thick timber, and sandstone bluffs create a serene beauty that will never grow old. Settled back into the trees, the beautiful cabin sits overlooking two ponds. No expense was spared in the building management of this property. Inside the home boasts a gourmet kitchen and dining area, large living room, three bedrooms, marble tiled bathroom, copper tub, and an array of special features. Outside provides plenty of storage space for your toys and vehicles with an insulated two-car garage, dog run, carport, cooled storage shed, and multiple other improvements. Featured next to the home is a custom-made native stone pool and hot tub with several pool decks and four water, fall features that are simply one of a kind. A 25’ by 25’ pool house provides a place to gather out of the heat and offers a bathroom, bar, and an outdoor shower. While all of these unmatched improvements provide a sanctuary for the owner and guests the land offers equaled tranquility. Currently used as a cattle ranch, this property provides native pasture for cattle, 100 acres of fescue hay fields, 13 ponds, a large set of cattle pens, a hay trap, and a 30/ton protein storage bin. For the hunter this area is well known that deer, turkey, waterfowl, and quail are plentiful and will offer great hunting opportunities throughout the season. The ranch is set up to hunt with 6 separate fenced food plots and enclosed tower blinds. Everything you need to have an operational ranch is in place and has been functioning as an operating ranch. The list of attributes for this Kansas property is certainly one of distinction from its incredible home setting, to world-class hunting and operating cattle ranch, “Willow Creek Ranch” is a unique offering. Please contact the listing agent for an all-encompassing list of the many features that we were unable to add to this profile but will be included on this legacy property. This ranch is available to be purchased in larger acreages, please see additional “Willow Creek” listings on our website.  Shown by appointment only please.  

Property Features:

- Excellent combination property with a beautiful home, thick timber, open pasture, and return on investment

- 1,800 sq ft cedar log home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom

- The home includes a gourmet kitchen, dining area, large family room with a covered gas fireplace, a bathroom with steam shower and copper tub, enclosed sunroom, hidden gun room, and an outdoor patio with a fireplace and gas grill

- A 30’ by 40’ insulated two-car garage sits off the home with AC and a wood burning stove as well as a large dog run

- The carport provides protection and sits alongside a heated and cooled metal shed that currently is being used as a workout room

- Custom heated pool sits below the house with several pool decks and four waterfalls

- 25’ by 25’ log pool house provides a bathroom, a bar, outdoor shower, and plenty of room for tables/couches

- Extensive landscape is set up with a sprinkler system supplied by a nearby pond.

- 5500 KW generator was installed in 2012 providing backup power to the house

- 450 Yard shooting range comprised of a heated cabana, with steel and silhouettes every 50 yards

- Area is known for tremendous deer hunting with the property consisting of 6 food plots and enclosed tower blinds

- Hay and cattle are currently providing a decent return on investment

- Located just 80 miles E of Wichita, 100 miles from Tulsa, OK; 140 miles from Kansas City, KS; and 200 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.

- 2016 Taxes were $3,454.80, believed to be 100% minerals will transfer to the buyer