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Located in north central Kansas near Salina, this 640-acre property offers the best in hunting and lodging. The CRP lands, miles of terraces, ponds and natural creek beds offer some of the best habitat known for upland species. Combining habitat enhancements of shrub and brush planting and food plots with excellent water sources; this property is a dream for upland game birds, deer and turkey. The area is characterized by rolling hills mixed with pasture and farmland that drain into wooded draws and creek bottoms with a variety of hardwood trees and cedar trees. The Main Home/Lodge adorned with natural limestone exterior is the focal point of the improvements. Overlooking the property with 5,500 sf on the main level and a full basement partially finished this structure could serve a variety of uses from a residence to a lodge/retreat operation. A large shop, dog kennel with runs, a horse barn and sports court round out this sportsman’s paradise.
LOCATION
The property address is 10495 E. Water Well Drive, Gypsun, KS 67448.
The property is located approximately nine miles south east of Salina, Kansas and accessed by traveling east on Magnolia St. to Kipp Road, then south to Water Well Road, then east to the property.
The property is readily accessible to Interstae 70 and Interstae135. The property is an easy drive from a broad section of the country. Distances from major cities are as follows:, Kansas City (190 miles), Wichita (80 miles), Omaha (228 miles), Denver (426 miles) and Dallas (438 miles).
Salina has a commercial airport with commercial and private jet services available.
AREA AND CLIMATE
Salina has a population of 47,533 and Saline County is 55,772. Salina offers all major services. The website for the Salina Chamber of Commerce is http://www.salinakansas.org/Membership/Chamber.htm
The climate of north central Kansas is characterized by large daily and annual variations in temperature. Warm summer temperatures last for about 6 months every year. Spring and fall are relatively short. Winters are cold. Precipitation is heaviest from May through September. Much of it falls during the late-evening or nighttime thunderstorms.
Average temperatures for Salina are as follows: January - 28 degrees F, April – 55 degrees F, July – 80 degrees F, and October 58 degrees F. The average precipitation is 29 inches. The elevation of Salina is 1,225 feet. The prevailing wind is from the south.
ACREAGE
The property consists of approximately 640 acres with 540 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the balance grass pastures, tree lined draws and watercourses, ponds and the building site. The property is fenced with roads on several boundaries allowing for easy patrol and access. The surrounding acreage is largely farmland and/or private hunting properties, which makes for a good environment for wildlife enhancement. The CRP contract provides annual revenue in the amount of $22,000.
The property has seven miles of terraces that have largely been planted in the past several years with tree and shrub rows consisting of Red Cedar, Fragrant Sumac, Golden Currant, American Plum and Chokecherry. Food Plots are located in various places across the property. The natural and enhanced habitat makes the property ideal for the native species.
There are four major ponds and several small drainage tributaries that bisect the property, providing ample water sources. The largest pond is nearly seven surface acres and is ideal for migratory waterfowl.
IMPROVEMENTS
The property has excellent improvements and briefly described as follows:
- Main Residence/Lodge – custom built, Contemporary Style residence with 5,500 square feet on the main level appointed with square wood beams and wood trim accents throughout, upgraded polished marble, tile and limestone flooring, a large great room with double stacked windows and a stone fireplace, 4 bedrooms each with a private, full bathroom. There are two other half-bathrooms, a large gourmet kitchen two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, two Dacor ovens with convection, a Dacor gas cook top, two stainless steel sinks with disposals, and granite/stainless counter tops.
- A full 5,500 square feet in the basement has 2,000 square feet finished with a home theatre with projection to a large screen, large game room, exercise room and a half bath. The unfinished space is divided into two rooms for storage and a woodworking shop with walkout and overhead door. A home automation system controls lighting, music and security throughout the house.
- The entire exterior of the home is hand worked native limestone, a grand entry with double doors entering from a circle drive and a long tree-lined driveway greet the arrivals. The home has an attached 4-car garage.
- Shop and Kennel – 2,800 square feet wood framed metal sided building for equipment and vehicle storage with and indoor kennel with eight individual outdoor dog runs under an attached overhang opening into a two-acre fenced running area. The building has a heated room for tack/supplies.
- Horse Barn – 4 stall barn with corral accessing two separate pastures.
- Sports Court for racket sports, basketball, practice golf tee and more.
RECREATION
Hunting is the primary activity for this property with Pheasants, Quail, Whitetail Deer, Dove, Ducks and Geese prevalent.
Other forms of recreation on the property include activities such as fishing, wildlife viewing and photography, skeet shooting, hiking, horseback riding, four wheeling and so forth.
Recreation opportunities such as boating and fishing exist at nearby State lakes and parks.
Hunting seasons vary and a list of seasons is available on the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website www.kdwp.state.ks.us Generally, deer seasons include archery muzzleloader and rifle season and begin October 1 and end December 15. Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail seasons open in early November and run until January 31. Respective bag limits per day and possession for pheasant and quail are 4/16 and 8/32. Spring Turkey season runs 4/9 to 5/18. Fall Turkey season runs 10/1 to 12/3 and 12/16 to 12/31.
Extended upland game bird seasons for preserve hunting run from September 1 to April 1 providing seven months of hunting. The preserve hunting concept is an excellent way to enhance populations, as one of the requirements of the extended season is to release additional birds at the end of the season.
SUMMARY
The Wingshooting Paradise Retreat is a very special property allowing for excellent hunting of several wildlife species. The property has been extensively enhanced for wildlife and game birds for excellent long-term multi-species hunting. The area is highly regarded for big whitetail bucks; plentiful turkey and extended seasons for pheasant, quail and grouse through preserve hunting. The improvements are substantial and well-done allowing for personal enjoyment for you, your family and friends. This property offers the opportunity to own a great hunting property with enjoyable improvements that is very accessible, and can be used for a number of different scenarios ranging from a private residence to a executive retreat or hunting lodge headquarters. A caretaker arrangement is available from the current longtime caretaker. |
LOCATION: Salina, Kansas |
PRICE: $2,150,000 - SOLD |
CONTACT: John Stratman |
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