LaPorte County
Very Desirable And Diverse Kankakee River Property With Finished Barn For Hunting, Recreation, Conservation Or building
18097 S SR 39 Hanna, IN 46340
Description
This exceptional 80 +- acre Kankakee Riverfront recreational property includes nine (9) separate parcels in LaPorte County, Indiana. It truly offers a prime location for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, country home builders, and anyone looking for a premier riverfront property with many other possible uses. Featuring an older but nicely improved barn with living space, kitchenette, and bathroom facilities, water, electricity, utilities, highway access, and almost 2000 feet of incredible frontage on the scenic Kankakee River and being a significant tributary of the Illinois River, known for its natural beauty, a great paddling trail, rich wildlife, incredible fishing, and waterfowl, and diverse wildlife supported by this water source. By providing such an important role in draining northwestern Indiana's watershed as it flows west through former vast wetlands, it offers exceptional hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities. Being part of this watershed, this property provides exceptional opportunities for waterfowl, turkey, and whitetail deer hunting. The Kankakee area is known for its abundant waterfowl species, including mallards, wood ducks, teal, and Canada geese, making it a favorite spot for bird hunters, as well as the more frequently seen Bald Eagles, which also make this area their home. The diverse and very desirable habitat includes everything from mature timber, hundreds of younger tree plantings, brush, thickets, pine groves, food plots, fruit trees, income-producing farm ground, varying topography, two ponds (one fully stocked), and unspoiled wetlands. A conservation-minded owner is also committed to land preservation by including approximately 45 acres in a WRP conservation easement, while retaining the option for future residential development on several other parts of the property. Rarely does a property become available with all the opportunities to utilize and enjoy such a variety of outdoor recreational features, great access, ample road frontage, and a very convenient location right off SR 39. The finished barn area and shop space, a separate bath and shower building, a water well, septic and electricity already in place with additional building sites make this property idea for any one that wants to build a future home, barn-dominium or cabin The diverse and very desirable habitat include mature wooded areas, hundreds of younger tree plantings, brush, thickets, pine groves, food plots, fruit trees, income producing farm ground, varying topography, two ponds (one fully stocked) and unspoiled wetlands with a extensive and established trail system make this a dream property for a buyer who wants to own an incredible "legacy" rural homestead or hunting property. Located just 1.5 hours from Chicago, this property is the perfect retreat for anyone seeking an outdoor lifestyle or a rural homestead, where you can enjoy the peace of nature while still being close to the city, several smaller towns, and convenient commuter routes from outlying areas. Whether you're an avid hunter, angler, or simply someone who appreciates the great outdoors, this property is a true gem. Check it out today before it's an opportunity lost. The property is also being offered for sale in smaller splits, such as just 10 acres with improvements and several other combinations of acreage and parcels. Check out the other listing, or contact Whitetail Properties Land Specialist Rob Styka at 219-267-1966 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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- Incredible Kankakee River front property with diverse habitat and excellent hunting
- Nicely maintained 30' X 54' improved barn with shop, storage and living spacepace
- Additional Building Sites with a water well, electricity and septic already in place
- Almost 2000 Feet of beautiful Kankakee River frontage, two ponds and one fully stocked
- Hunting improvements include a great trail system, food plots, fruit trees, tree stands and Elevated box blinds