Breathitt County
Versatile Appalachian Dream Property
7970 Highway 542 Jackson, KY 41339
Description
Welcome to one of the most stunning 127-acre properties you'll find anywhere!! This beautiful property is located in the heart of East Kentucky elk country in Breathitt County and along the beautiful Quicksand Creek. This tract of land boasts over 3000' of Quicksand Creek, making it a rarity ever to hit the market. With 11 acres of open creek bottom fields and 100+ acres of open forested timber slopes, the property offers plenty of space for farming or recreational activities of almost any type. This area is known for its beautiful sandstone rock features and cliffs, adding a fascinating natural beauty to this picturesque property. The tract is ideally laid out, perfect for livestock or cutting hay. This property is easily accessible from its over 2300' state-maintained pavement road. In addition, nearly 3000' of Quicksand Creek flows through the property, so water is plentiful and readily available year-round. The concrete block building used to be an old country store and is now being used for storage, but could be transformed into a living quarters with some work. The property has five drilled water wells, allowing potable water-ready access for multiple residential sites and electric access along the main road. This tract is a hunter's dream, with this area known for big deer, turkey, numerous small game species, and even the occasional elk that inhabit these mountains. The creek access offers recreational kayaking/canoeing opportunities and pan fishing, making it a complete destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Imagine waking up to these country views and sounds every morning, sipping coffee on your front porch, and enjoying all the day's recreational activities. Overall, this is an exceptional property with endless possibilities and versatility for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat or residence away from this hectic life in which we find ourselves consumed. Whether cutting hay on your tractor or sitting in a tree stand for giant whitetails, this property has it. Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity to have your piece of paradise in beautiful Breathitt County, Kentucky.
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- 23 miles to Salyersville, KY...27 miles to Jackson, KY...51 miles to Hazard, KY
- Nearly 3000' of Quicksand Creek flowing through the property
- Over 2300' of Highway 542 pavement road frontage
- Electric service along road and 5 drilled wells on the property
- Multiple potential home sites on the property
- Income potential from future timber harvest or hay
- Block building on site that was initially used as a country store several years ago
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