Hodgen, OK (Le Flore County)

#6768 GO GREEN - HOME/CABINS & 49.2 ACRES LOCATION: 3 miles off Holson Valley Rd, in 1.7 million ac Ouachita National Forest, Cedar Lake Rec Area of SE Oklahoma. 25 miles SW of Poteau (the county seat) which has a hospital, college and convenient shopping. The larger city of Fort Smith, Arkansas (population 80,000) is about 55 miles NE. About 4 hours from Dallas; 2.5 hours from Tulsa; 3.5 hours from Oklahoma City or Little Rock. LAND: Secluded 49.2 acre m/l property sits on heavily-wooded hill with views of surrounding hills. Mostly level to slightly sloped; partially fenced. One section of irregular shaped property bounded by National Forest; near popular equestrian trail. Includes house/2 cabins. Far enough apart for privacy yet within easy walking distance. Pond, creek near house. Previous owner had herb, heirloom,organic gardens, variety fruit trees. Two greenhouse frames-one (pvc)sized for home use, other (steel)large enough to drive through. Neither frame has a cover. ACCESS: Holson Valley Rd is paved, but remaining 3 miles are unpaved logging roads.Sections of logging roads are graded and graveled; other sections are not. SUV and/or 4WD vehicle required during wet periods. SERVICES: House has active solar power; propane-powered generator can be used. NO public utilities. Nearest public electric service is approx 1 mile away. Water provided by drilled wells. Propane used for cooking in house/cabins & auxiliary heat in house. Cell phone service depends on your phone & service provider. Not directly on school bus or mail delivery routes. HOME: Lodge-like home has very open floor plan, approx 10 years old, about 1620 sf according to owner. Exterior has natural-colored wood siding & metal roof. Deck & exterior siding need weather-sealer. Interior has finished wood floors, walls, ceilings. Exposed beams; posts in LR are from trees harvested on property. Nontraditional bedrooms located immediately off LR. These “sleeping nooks” have partial walls which shield the beds from the living room. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 23’1” x 15’2” L-shaped island has ceramic tiles, double sink, storage below. Stainless steel prep table (currently in storage) which was custom built to fit island & create U-shaped work space. Commercial vent hood above stove area. Restaurant quality Wolf brand 6-burner propane stove (currently in storage)included in sale; 8-10 yrs old; reported to be in excellent condition. Open shelves on two walls.Walk-in pantry. Room for family-sized dining table with ceiling fan/light over the table. ENTRY ROOM: 23’3” X 7’6” Provides access from deck to the kitchen. Floor covering is blue Berber-type carpet. Could be office/hobby space. UTILITY ROOM: 7’7” x 7’7” Washer/dryer connections; storage above. Door leading directly to one garden area. LIVING ROOM: 25’5” x 23’3” Spacious room has many windows, abundance of natural light,beautiful views. 3 skylights above the exposed wood beams. A ceiling fan helps circulate air year round; free-standing wood stove. Built-in desk; a large pass-thru window connects the living room and dining room. BEDROOM #1: 9’11” x 7’7” Large window offers up-close view of garden spots. The partial wall and a small pass-thru window (in the wall next to the other sleeping nook) allows greater air circulation BEDROOM#2: 5’8” x7’7” Built-in shelving and access to a walk-in closet with additional shelving. BATH: Claw foot tub/shower combo. Pedestal sink with a mirror above. Tankless water heater. Plenty of built-in open shelves. There is no toilet in this bathroom. BATH: Toilet and small sink with ceramic tile countertop (matches kitchen), storage below and mirror mounted above. DECK: 48’9” x 8’ with a 6’6” x 6’6” landing at the top of the ramp and stairs. Gates are located at the end of the ramp and top of the stairs. OTHER STRUCTURES: A utility building houses the well pump, solar storage batteries, inverters and related equipment. The solar panels are mounted on a free-standing frame near the house. There is a 12’ x 16’ storage building with an 8‘ x8‘ porch; a small fenced area with shelter for pets; a play house near the garden areas; a small storage shed for lawn mower, tools, etc. CABINS GENERAL INFORMATION: The wood frame cabins, each with wood siding, composition roof and comfortable porch, are tucked into small clearings in the woods. The cabins are designed to utilize the solar power originating at the main house. Cabin #1 is complete and ready to be connected to the solar power. Cabin #2 needs interior finish work such as installing plumbing and electrical fixtures, and painting. Cabin #2 can be connected to the solar power once this work is completed. They share a common floor plan consisting of approximately 675 sf that includes an open kitchen/living/dining area, two bedrooms and a single bath. Both have wood floors, walls, and ceiling. Sliding patio doors lead from the porch into the living area. There is also a standard door that leads to the other end of the porch. There is a drilled water well to be shared by both cabins. Propane would be used for cooking. There are no appliances in either cabin. Each cabin has a tankless water heater. The exact age of the cabins is unknown but estimated at 10-15 years. CABIN #1 The exterior of this cabin is painted a cool blue-green that blends into the surroundings. The interior walls and floors are a complementary blue-green; ceilings are white with dark brown trim. The L-shaped kitchen area has blue-green laminate countertop with white cabinets below. CABIN#2 The exterior of this cabin is painted a soft tan. The interior walls, floors, cabinets and ceiling could be painted or stained and sealed to enhance the natural wood. The galley-style kitchen has maroon laminate countertops with storage below. The following dimensions are the same for each cabin: LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN/DINING: 27’4” x 11’6”; ceiling fan; wall-mounted lights BEDROOMS 1 & 2: 11’5” x 10’9”; standard closet; ceiling fan with light BATH: Corner shower unit, single sink with storage below and mirrored cabinet above. PORCH: 28’ x 8’ with a 8’ x 4’ wrap around section OUTBUILDING: Utility building houses the well pump and solar storage batteries. PRICE: $165,000 TAXES: $657.00 last year COMMENTS: If you are a looking for a peaceful, secluded setting and a chance to “go green”, this may be the place for you. This property will hold particular appeal to nature-lovers, outdoor enthusiasts or the more ecologically minded. A variety of hardwoods, pine cedar, wild fruit and nut trees cover much of this beautiful property. This area is home to deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and even a few bear. Horse-lovers can take advantage of a popular equestrian trail just minutes from your door. Fishing, hiking, swimming opportunities are all within a few miles. Make yourself at home in the main house and still have plenty of room for family and friends. The cabins could also be used as a possible source of income.