14131 Union Rd , Leonardville, KS 66449(Riley County)

Located 20 minutes north of Manhattan, Kansas and 2 miles off Tuttle Creek Blvd, this 240 acre tract is packed full of year-round recreation from elk, whitetail, turkey, and quail hunting to hiking and exploration. From Tuttle Creek Blvd, turning on Green Randolph Rd and continuing 4 miles to Union Rd, the drive is paved all but a ¼ of a mile.  This allows for easy accessibility also while maintaining privacy and seclusion. The gated long private drive brings you up to the residence area where a charming limestone 1 ½ story home stands with original 1870 character and craftsmanship. Remodeled in 1992, the home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2,176 sq. ft. of living space. A 15’ x 30’ 4-season back porch has the perfect start for a bonus room where you can sit and enjoy the views of incredible sunsets and roaming wildlife all from the backyard. Work has also begun on a mudroom and 2nd full bathroom. There is an open kitchen space with endless solid oak cabinet space and a main level laundry just off the breakfast nook. Lifetime metal roof and propane heating system and hot water tank were replaced in 2017. There is a partial unfinished basement that lends itself to storage, a newly updated well and water pump filtration system, and a 50+ foot drilled well that has never gone dry.

Walking the property one quickly takes notice of all the original limestone wall fences, limestone chicken coop and the once thriving stockyard area with loafing sheds and barn, all built with limestone in the early 1900’s. This farm has been transformed over decades of strategic stewardship and vision to create its present recreational retreat. The 83 acres of tillable ground provide not only incredible food sources but also a return on investment. 2 tillable tracts in the northwest corner along the timber area are currently planted in winter wheat with a 15 acre prairie hay meadow in the middle, creating a perfect quail habitat with buffer strips and trees lines and a low-pressure environment for elk and whitetail. On the south side along the creek are the 5 other tillable tracts with timbered draws and grass waterways dividing. The tillable acres have been practiced with no-till since the 1980’s and have in the past 5 years been planted with soybeans and winter wheat. All newer terraces and drain tile installed for excellent water control. Class II, III and Iv soil types of Reading, Clime, Wymore and Dwight. Current tenant farmer has been in place since 2004 with a 1/3-2/3 crop share and will remain for the 2018 year. Average past 3 years yield 47.35 on wheat and 34.6 soybeans. 134 acres of timber and grass mix run throughout the heart of the property branching off creating draws with Walnut Creek running throughout the south side and 2 watering holes on the north. Cedar, hedge, locust, and black walnut are the primary species found throughout. The north side of the property produces mainly cedar, hedge, and locust providing excellent cover and bedding areas with super highway trails running in every direction. Heading down the draw to the south, the timber opens up to a higher canopy with black walnuts, cottonwoods, and ash and the home roost for turkey. Nice elevation changes that follow the contour of the land from north to south allow for several prime stand location for any wind direction and easy access.

Elk are prominent on the tract along with 180” plus whitetail, quail coveys, and turkey. This elk herd of 3 bulls and 6 cows has broke off from the release herd out of Ft. Riley, Kansas 8 miles away and found their low-pressure habitat. Elk permits currently issued to the landowner or family members and in April of 2018 after vote to open the restriction to any Kansas resident to purchase a permit to hunt. This property is zoned Unit #8 and Elk Unit #3. Elk and whitetail rubs, scraps, droppings, wallows, tracks and trails riddle the entire property, even in the yard around the residence! What a feeling to wake up and look out the bedroom window and watch a majestic herd of elk or whitetail. With the property located between Tuttle Creek Lake and Milford Lake, miles from each, the angler at heart would have endless options and recreational enjoyment as well.

All mineral, water and hunting rights remain intact and transfer to the Buyer upon closing. 2017 taxes $2,999.00. Buyer would have the option to include heavy equipment with the purchase. Buyer would have the option to keep the property caretaker in place after transfer. Caretaker currently looks after the property, mows and facilitates hunting needs for owner. Whether one is looking for a special one of a kind weekend get away or an once in a lifetime sportsman’s retreat, you will find it all on this elite 240 acre property!