Historic Home with Country Living and Investment Upside

Built in 1872, George Grant’s Villa is a National Historic Site and the origin of Angus beef cattle in the U.S. The two-story home made entirely of limestone is a sight to see. It has been completely refurbished and includes the original tin ceilings, wood trim, doors, and gorgeous stair rail and bannister. The views from the wrap-around porch are amazing. The home is equipped with all new double hung, double pane windows, central heat and air, fiber optic internet, and all your modern appliances, giving you all the amenities you’d expect in a new home, paired with the historical charm that makes this place so special. On the main floor, you have a spacious kitchen, living room, parlor, full bathroom/laundry room, and office. A gorgeous staircase leads you to the second floor, where you’ll find 4 nicely sized bedrooms, including a large master. A big bathroom is located just off the master bedroom. There is a partial basement with shelving, which makes for great storage.

The property consists of 41.667 surveyed acres and includes a 40’x90’ steel equipment shed, a large 47’x96’ barn and hay storage facility, an oversized, insulated two-car garage, 2 large grain bins with internal auger systems, a chicken coop, a large 90-foot cattle loafing shed, a dairy barn, and many other multi-use outbuildings. A brand new steel corral system is located outside of the barn, and there’s new barbed wire fencing throughout the property. This farm is incredibly well taken care of, and you can see how meticulous the current owners have been. No detail has been overlooked. The back 15 +/- acres are currently pasture that is hayed and would make a perfect place to hold a few horses or a couple of Angus steers. An additional 19 acres of hay meadows on the front of the farm could be put into pasture or swathed and baled like it currently is, giving you supplemental feed for your livestock herd.

While the property is a National Historic Site, there are no restrictions on what can be done. There’s plenty of room to add additional storage sheds, horse arenas and boarding facilities, additional living facilities and bunk houses, or other livestock buildings, as you see fit.

It’s the perfect hobby farm to raise your family, as it can accommodate all of your horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, steers, and all of your other 4H animals, while also allowing plenty of space for a huge garden.

It also has a lot of investment upside, whether you’re looking to start a children’s camp, expand your business with plenty of room for equipment, or start a horse boarding, riding, or equine therapy facility. You could also run your own bed and breakfast. The existing buildings and additional room would accommodate any of these adventures and many more.

The farm is conveniently located just a short drive from Hays, Kansas, where you can find many stores and restaurants, a large hospital, Fort Hays State University, and just about anything else you’ll need.

George Grant’s Villa is truly one-of-a-kind and needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. This is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a piece of American history. Give Mitch Newcomer a call at (816) 799-1384 for more information or to set up a tour.