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Iconic Dream Farm Near Salem, Iowa

Acreage 840 Acres +/-

Price Sold

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Summary

Property

Type: Farms, Recreational Land, Hunting Land
Road Frontage: County Road
Road Surface: Gravel
Outbuildings: Metal, Shop

Land Details

Timber
Tillable
Enrolled in Government Program
Grass
Hay
Open
Pond

Features/Improvements

Small Game
Big Game
Upland Game
Predators
Creek/Spring
Food Plot
Tree Stands/Blinds
Trail Network
Internal Road System
Gated Entrance
Seller's Mineral Rights Convey

Description

This once-in-a-lifetime property near Salem, Iowa, represents a chance to own one of North America's most iconic hunting farms. Now under different ownership, this is the original property where Lee and Tiffany Lakosky planted roots in southern Iowa and launched their careers into the national spotlight--captivating an audience by showcasing many of the largest whitetails ever captured on film. This significantly rare opportunity is offered with two homes, insulated shops, farm equipment, and blinds in place for you to experience a true whitetail fanatic’s dream farm.

Specific components make this layout special, starting with the 400-acre timber on the eastern half. The abyss is a sanctuary for deer to grow old, and a network of food plots in the heart of it was designed for encountering target bucks as they feed and check scrapes. Here, it's quite possible that you’ll come to full draw on the largest deer of your life. Just west of the timber is a vast bottom field wrapped by Little Cedar Creek, a rock-bottom stream that is a crucial live water source and travel corridor. As you approach the field from the north, the view makes you feel like you’re entering the ultimate hunting arena. This huge field is the key destination for evening feeding–with 20 acres planted in grain, clover, alfalfa, and brassica food plots. Here, you'll see over 100 deer in a cold late-season hunt.

Moving west, the farm transitions into an alluring blend of hidden coves, brushy edges, and farmland-engaged timber. The prettiest clover plot I have ever seen is in the middle of it all, embedded in an area that allows multiple hunting approaches. This secluded clover field is long, with the blind in the bottleneck for close encounters. The rest of the tillable land is in the western half of the farm, with a total of 190 acres that are cash rented. Another major component is the 15-mile internal trail network. The owner has enhanced the road system and creek crossings to transport heavy equipment for planting food plots and filling off-season feeders. A full arsenal of equipment comes with the offering, from the tractor to its implements - you’ll have everything you need to grow food plots, maintain the vegetation, and easily fill feeders for the off-season nutrition program. See a full list in the section below.

One word describes the main house and shop - immaculate. The owners spared no expenses in taking these improvements to the next level. The main house is a gorgeous four-bedroom, five-bathroom lodge style with brand-new appliances and furniture. The main kitchen/great room has high ceilings and a stone fireplace - the perfect gathering area after the hunt. Countless memories have been made in this room when some of the most notable country music stars celebrated after a great hunt. You’ll also enjoy the hunting room on the backside of the great room, an area designated for tuning your bow and getting dressed for the hunt. You’ll step out of the hunting room onto the concrete apron and have eight 4x4 Block archery targets illuminated for night shooting. Behind that range is a 25-target 3D animal archery course and a 100-yard gun range. Above the garage is a private guest area with a kitchenette, living room, large bedroom, and two bathrooms.

A new shop compliments the house design and has full-length shelves, compressed air, a high-pressure water system, and fuel tanks. Its construction includes heavy gauge steel, insulated overhead doors, and closed-cell spray foam insulation. The entire platform of the main house and shop has new, overbuilt concrete. On the back of the shop is a tall lean-to for protecting large equipment from the elements. One half mile west of the main house is the second dwelling - a ranch house and complimentary Morton™ building that would make an ideal place to host guests or for a farm manager to utilize. It has three bedrooms on the main level and two non-conforming bedrooms in the finished basement. The basement also has a walkout to a large patio, and a new deck provides great views of the private country acreage. See a full list of home and shop details in the section below.

This premiere real estate is incredible because of its wildlife quality, land composition, top-shelf qualities, and the deep history it will forever have. With this offering, you can enter a fully turnkey experience of the finest deer hunting in southern Iowa. Financially qualified buyers should contact the listing agents Ben Harshyne and Rich Baugh with The Southeast Iowa Land Team for Whitetail Properties Real Estate for more information on this opportunity to own a part of whitetail hunting history.

The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.

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