UNKNOWN , Franklin, NE 68939(Franklin County)

Center Creek meanders over a mile across this secluded & serene Wildlife Paradise fed by numerous live springs that provide a continuous flow of water year round. There are 3 more spring-fed Creeks that run parallel across this property + 5 Ponds, 3 of which are spring-fed & 1 has fish in it. Abundant Native Wildlife that include Deer, Turkey, Quail, Pheasant, Dove, + many more species inhabit this property. 200 A (+/-) of timber along the creek & around the springs & ponds provides excellent habitat. The topography creates a natural corridor the native Wildlife utilize to travel to & from the Republican River Valley which is 3 mi (+/-) S. The Harlan County Lake on the Republican River is the 2nd largest Lake in NE & is 12 mi (+/-) W & S. Surrounded by thousands of acres of farm & range land, the springs provide the water necessary for Wildlife in the entire area. Center Creek Springs Wildlife Paradise consists of 854.12 A of which 264.7 A are in a CRP contract which expires 9-30-12. The CRP was planted to warm season grasses 26 yrs ago & is well established. The USDA-FSA identifies 272 A as cropland & currently 100 A (+/-) have been hayed, but no grain crop production. 92 A are certified with the Lower Republican NRD as irrigated & may be irrigated upon expiration of the CRP contract. The Irrigation Well is elec. & rated at 1600 gpm. There is a domestic/stock well with an elec. submersible pump & a hydrant near the 45'x75'x12' Morton bldg which has a full-width door that will allow a small airplane inside. 382 A (+/-) is pasture in very good condition with minimal cedar trees. The seller has owned this property for over 35 yrs & has managed it carefully. Located on a gravel road 3 mi (+/-) NW of Franklin, NE this property is just 1 mi N of Hwy 36 or 2 mi (+/-) W of Hwy 10. If your dream is to own a unique "Wildlife Paradise" with abundant native game as well as mushrooms to hunt, complete with all mineral rights, you owe it to yourself to see this property.