Fair Hills Ranch includes approximately 846 deeded acres and 304 leased acres. This is a productive working farm and ranch with income from grain farming and grazing leases. Positive cash flow from the property averages 5% return on investment annually. The seller invested in the property infrastructure with pattern tile in the tillable land and new perimeter and cross fencing for cattle. The five dams on the property provide ample water sources distributed across the property, also providing opportunities for fishing, swimming, and paddling. The mature trees surrounding the building site provide excellent shelter for working cattle in the yard as well as deer and turkey hunting spots right out the back door. As we drew near to the property, the hills of the prairie coteau rose up in front of us along the western horizon. Hundreds of acres of contiguous pasture and tillable land spread out in front of us, but tucked back in the mature trees, we spotted the big red barn and the house overlooking the private lake. We knew we were visiting a legacy property as we pulled up the drive past the welcome sign: Fair Hills Ranch. There in the yard was a large machine shed, and a large, beautiful home with a fishing pond just a stone's throw from the deck. We unloaded the side-by-side and headed for the hills. On our way, we passed a post adorned with whitetail antlers taken from the property over the years, and I knew we were really in for a special day. We drove through several gates connecting cross-fence in excellent condition. Adjacent to Sica Hollow State Park, it was easy to imagine why the native peoples and settlers chose these protected coulees for making camp and protected building sites. From there, we followed the western boundary fence north making a small loop into eastern Marshall County. Most of the property, aside from this 40 acres, is located in western Roberts County, South Dakota. We climbed to the top of the coteau and turned around for a breathtaking view of the valley; we could literally see for nearly 100 miles. We made our way back down and drove past 3 more private fishing lakes on the property. After crossing through the lower end of a wooded draw, we followed the boundary of the drain-tiled corn field located north and west of the house, until we emerged on 450th Avenue, which forms the eastern property boundary. We drove 1.5 miles up 450th Avenue to the quarter section of alfalfa that also has been improved with drain tile. This quarter not only generates valuable forage, there also are approximately 11ac of trees in the northeast corner that would be an excellent spot for hanging tree stands. The updated home, like all of the outbuildings, is in excellent condition and has ample space for family and entertaining. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms in the approximately 4300 square foot home with two-car attached garage. A steel roof provides maintenance-free protection of the house and all the outbuildings. The main floor is an open concept kitchen, dining, and living room. The large kitchen was tastefully renovated with granite countertops, tile backsplashes and hickory cabinets. There is in-floor electric boiler heat in the lower and upper levels, as well as a forced air propane furnace and central air conditioning. There also is a beautiful and practical propane fireplace in the main floor living room. The main floor living room doors open onto a deck overlooking the lake. Fiber optic internet is wired into the house, so you could work from home, and never have to leave this paradise. If you've been searching for a property worthy of your family's legacy, give us a call to discuss further and arrange an appointment for a tour. Large, contiguous tracts of land with passive income and incredible recreation opportunities are rarely advertised-don't miss out!
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