Versatile 27 Acre Homestead and Hunting Property Near Manchester

Property Description

Located just outside Manchester, Kansas, this 27 acre property offers a unique combination of mature timber, native habitat, water, improvements, and excellent recreational potential. Whether you are looking for a hunting property, a small acreage to build a rural home, or a private tract to develop into your own homestead and recreational retreat, this property is worth a look.

The property features a perennial creek bottom that provides a dependable source of water and creates a natural corridor through the acreage. Mature hardwoods, including silver maple, American elm, and cottonwood, provide valuable cover, food sources, and roosting habitat. The combination of timber, creek bottom, native vegetation, and natural topographical changes creates a diverse environment that can support an abundance of wildlife.

Wildlife is plentiful throughout the property, with deer, turkey, bobcats, coyotes, squirrels, rabbits, and quail all utilizing the habitat. The property’s natural elevation changes and established travel corridors provide several strategic locations for tree stands and ground blinds. With some habitat management, there is also potential to establish food plots and improve the property’s already strong wildlife appeal.

In addition to its recreational value, the acreage offers potential for additional agricultural use. Portions of the property could potentially be utilized for crop production or food plots, providing an opportunity to combine agricultural ground with quality hunting habitat.

For buyers looking to establish a rural homestead, this property offers plenty of possibilities. The combination of acreage, road access, power already on the property, existing outbuildings, and an old farmhouse creates a strong starting point for someone looking to create a place of their own. The existing farmhouse offers renovation potential, while the acreage provides room for gardens, livestock, recreational activities, additional outbuildings, or other homestead improvements. For those who would rather start fresh, the property also offers potential sites for building a new rural home surrounded by mature trees and natural habitat. Buyers should verify building, septic, utility, and land-use requirements with the appropriate county authorities.

Access is convenient from a blacktop road, and power is already located on the property. Several metal outbuildings provide additional storage and utility space, with multiple structures featuring concrete floors. An old farmhouse is also located on the property and presents an opportunity for renovation, restoration, or redevelopment depending on the buyer’s vision and local regulations.

For the outdoor enthusiast, this property offers a hard-to-find combination of timber, water, wildlife habitat, improvements, and accessibility in a manageable 27 acre tract. The property is located approximately 35 minutes from Salina, 35 minutes from Chapman, and 30 minutes from Abilene, providing convenient access to nearby communities while maintaining a rural setting.

Whether your goal is to create a private hunting property, establish a small homestead, build a rural home, restore the existing farmhouse, or simply own a diverse piece of Kansas ground with excellent recreational potential, this 27 acre tract near Manchester offers plenty of possibilities.