MOUNTAIN STONE CABIN BILLY CREEK FOR SALE

LOCATION: Located at 58224 Billy Creek Road. Billy Creek is a camping area situated on a near year-round crystal creek which offers fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and camping. Billy Creek Trail starts here and climbs to the top of Winding Stair Mountain. The trail intersects the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, which travels east from Talimena State Park in Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Arkansas for 225 miles. Other nearby points of interest include the scenic Talimena Drive, Queen Wilhelmina State Park and historic lodge, Broken Bow Lake, and the booming town of Hochatown. The 1.8-million-acre Ouachita National Forest is the largest and oldest National Forest in the southern region and provides direct access to hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear, wild hog and other small game as well as direct access to an impressive network of ATV, hiking and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. The area offers some of the best fishing in the state for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, as well as catfish, walleye, crappie and perch. LAND: The property consists of a level 3.31 acres of land with a pool of water cutting through that runs mostly year-round, and slightly parallels Billy Creek. There is an abundance of mature shade trees that enhance the setting. There would be plenty of room across the creek to build another home or cabin if desired. SERVICES: Electric, hand dug well that furnishes water to the home. HOME: The initial cabin was constructed in 1988, yet the owner worked endlessly over a period of almost the next 40 years to erect this immense masterpiece crafted in hand selected stone. The rooms consist of a combination of several rooms to include cozy living areas with woodburning stoves, European style sleeping nooks, two kitchen areas, two bathrooms, and a walkout basement/cellar that leads out to the expansive rock work surrounding the home and the creek. There is a stone bridge that crosses the creek to access a cozy outdoor fireplace and sitting area. Multi-level rockwork surrounds the entire home and creek with lots of sitting areas. There is even an outdoor shower, as well as raised natural stone garden beds for the garden enthusiast. HORSEBARN/STORAGE: Three bay barn which consist of a garage, workshop and horse barn. The structure is erected with natural stone floors and walls, Masonite and metal clad roof. There is electricity with a window a.c. unit in the workshop area. PRICE: $475,000 TAXES: $291.31 (reassessed after property sells)