Iron Horse Lakes

Ranch Description

Looking for a Kansas cabin retreat property with fishing, hunting and is also income producing Ironhorse Lakes is a privately held lake property that has produced wonderful memories for the owners and their family form many, many years. In addition to the personal use of the property, it has a very nice passive income stream from recreational fishing leases and use as a short-term rental.

This property is being offered turn-key.

Land

Sitting upon a total of +/-24.14 acres, this property boasts a +/-9.75 acre lake that is surrounded by towering cottonwood trees, pines and cedars that provide both privacy and a wind block, making fishing and boating more enjoyable more days per year. The lake is approximately 40 to 50 feet deep and is full of clear water, where you can see to depths unthinkable in most Kansas lakes or ponds. Depending upon rain fall and time of year, the lake may run together via a small channel on the south side or be separated into two distinct bodies of water.

Upon entering the gated property from the east, you are greeted by a long driveway and guided alongside the namesake rail line to the cabin, picnic areas and the lake. Native grasses overlook the steep banks to the lake and provide cover for small game, upland birds and songbirds.

The lake was originally derived many decades ago from a commercial sandpit and the remnants of that sand lay upon areas the banks of the lake to this day.

Improvements

Upon entering the lockable gate and traveling under the tall, overhead ranch signage on the east side of the property, you will follow a well built, all weather driveway that leads to the property's cabin and accompanying buildings. The driveway is lined with newly planted trees that look up toward their much older cousins that seem to tower to the sky, especially as they reside upon the steep cliff banks of the lake. Following the path you first come to a picnic area residing on a high spot with lots of natural shade. The picnic table was welded from large scraps of well pipe and makes for a great spot.

The cabin sits a bit lower on the property and as you enter the building, your eyes are taken by the purposely faded black and white parquet floor and the wooden barrel styled ceiling. The studio design has one bed, a lounge area and a kitchenette. The walls are adorned with reclaimed wood and the cabinetry is made of old barn wood. Complete with oversized leather chairs, the awesome rustic feel is expertly blended with an integrated modern stereo system and color changing LED lights that are woven into the fabric of the building. There is a wonderful fusion of purposeful rustic charm and a modern groove.

Just outside the front of the cabin is a large brick patio area supporting a huge stone fireplace. If you see this set-up during the daytime, your mind immediately begins to contemplate cooking an evening steak on the steel, swing-arm grates and over the crackling fire, while watching one of those legendary Kansas sunsets and waiting for the stars show up in the dark sky that is unobstructed by city light pollution. The handmade, wooden lounge chairs surround the firepit and invite a social evening.

The bathroom building is just feet away. Upon opening the door, you are taken by the large, floor to ceiling bare tree trunk that guards the facilities. This tree is also adorned with internal LED lights that emanate various colors from the natural holes in the wood and is just another whimsical touch to the property. The tree also marks the entrance to the oversized, tile shower. There is also a sleeping loft that is perfect for children.

Headed west on the property, you will find a great, open air, covered pavilion near the boat ramp. The pavilion is supported by massive, natural logs that built into the stamped concrete slab. The built-in cabinetry features a refrigerator, which makes an all day picnic easy. This building is great for taking a break from fishing and relaxing in the shade. It just adds to the endless possibilities for this property including family reunions and other gatherings.

Finally, an authentic teepee sits near the main cabin. There is a hand carved totem pole that overlooks the teepee, which can be used like a tent for children or adults to sleep in, or it can be used simply as a work of art and admired for its beauty and link to the past.

This property has additional spots available for additional cabins or even a bardominium. The cool, eclectic nature of the property almost screams to keep developing it and incorporating your own ideas into it. The possibilities are truly endless and only limited by your imagination.

Recreation

The lake is stocked with crappie, bass, catfish and sunfish and provides both the owners, along with the lessors with hours and hours of catch and release fishing enjoyment. The fishing lease is contracted and paid yearly and lessors are provided with a lockbox code and thus, keyed access to the gated property.

A simple boat ramp provides access to small boats and recreational watercraft.

In addition to fishing, the property can be hunted for whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game and upland birds.

There is an extensive trail system that makes its way around the entire outside of the property that can be enjoyed as a walk path or as an ATV trail.

Add in the simple enjoyment of a fire pit while watching the Kansas sunrises and sunsets, dark-night skies without the light pollution of the city and wildlife abound and this property will have you spending more and more time on-site.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

The Seller's portion believed to be 100 of both the Water and Mineral rights shall transfer to the Buyers upon closing.

General Operations

This property is used both by the owners for their own enjoyment and it also produces a nice income and return on investment with a fishing lease and as a short-term rental property.

There are a number of families that take advantage of the yearly fishing lease fee and many of those families have been on the tenant rolls for many years. This provides the a great passive income stream for the owners.

The property is also made available on Airbnb and Vrbo and has been wildly successful as a short-term rental property as well. There is a contracted cleaner for the building s in place that helps to make the process even easier and smoother for the owners to manage.

This property has been both a great income producing investment and a wonderful, personal recreational spot for the owners for many years.

Region & Climate

This property is located in western Harvey County, Kansas where you will experience all four seasons. Summers are warm and winters can be cold with occasional snowfall. The area receives an average of 32 inches of rain annually, which typically falls in the spring and summer months. The area receives an average of 13 inches of snow each year and there are typically 225 sunny days throughout the year.

Location

The property is located only 35 minutes from Wichita's Eisenhower National Airport and sits only 20 minutes from downtown Hutchinson, KS, which is a full service city of nearly 40,000 residents. Hutchinson is home to world renowned Prairie Dunes Country Club and the Kansas Cosmosphere.

The property sits only a couple of short miles east of the town of Burrton, Kansas, which has a convenience store with fuel and provisions, there is also a liquor store and a wonderful home style, family restaurant.