160 +/- Acres of Gallatin County Timber With I-71 Frontage

Property Description

Timber is the defining feature of this 160 +/- acre tract. Located on the east side of Knox Lillard Road, this is the larger and more varied half of the farm, consisting of approximately 160 acres of predominantly wooded ground. The property offers a combination of mature timber, diverse species, and younger growth developing throughout the tract, providing both immediate timber resources and long-term growth potential. The timber stands across gentle, rolling terrain with creek drainage throughout the property. A diverse mix of hardwoods creates a strong natural resource component, while the combination of mature timber and younger regeneration gives the tract the characteristics buyers look for in a long-term woodland investment. A professional timber cruise or forestry evaluation would be recommended for buyers interested in determining current merchantable timber volume and value. Established interior trails provide access throughout the property, making it practical to inspect the timber, navigate the acreage, hunt, and manage the property. For a tract of this size, the existing trail system is a significant asset and provides a foundation for future timber, recreational, and wildlife management.

The property also offers quality habitat for deer and turkey, with the combination of timber, water, rolling terrain, and areas of early successional growth creating varied wildlife habitat. The property is currently being hunted under a lease that generates income for the current owner. The hunting lease expires upon closing, allowing the new owner to take possession without an existing hunting lease. Blinds, feeders, and stands belong to the current lessee and do not convey with the sale.

Several open and transitional areas provide additional opportunities for a buyer interested in managing the property for wildlife or recreation. The open area consists of about 3 places on the property. About 1/4 acre of open ground is located in the heart, while approximately 150 yards of power line easement cross the northern portion and a 600-yard pipeline easement follows the southern end. These areas are currently in early successional growth and provide potential locations for future habitat improvements, food plots, bedding areas, or travel corridors, subject to applicable easement restrictions and landowner preferences. Approximately 700 yards of I-71 frontage provide excellent highway exposure and convenient access to the property. Electricity is available along the road, while the majority of the tract remains undeveloped, giving a buyer flexibility to determine how the property is utilized.

For the recreational buyer, this property offers a substantial block of timber, established trails, water, rolling topography, and multiple habitat types. For the buyer focused on timber, the combination of mature stands, species diversity, and younger growth provides the foundation for a long-term woodland asset with potential future timber income. The property also offers potential for a buyer interested in future improvements or a private rural retreat, with electricity along the road, quick highway access, and substantial acreage.

Located in Gallatin County with convenient access to I-71, the property is approximately midway between Cincinnati and Louisville, with Sparta, Warsaw, Carrollton, and the Kentucky Speedway within the surrounding area. Contact us today to schedule a private showing and walk the property. Showing by appointment only.