The Sands - Waterfowl Paradise
Auction 420+/- Acres in Stafford County, Kansas.
Auction Info: The auction will be held at Red Cedar Land Co. 2 NE 10th Ave. St. John, Kansas 67576. Pre-bidding for the land auction will open online Tuesday April 12th at 12 noon. The land auction will begin live at 11 am on Friday April 19th, 2024. All buyers will have the option to bid live, online, or by the phone.
The 420+/- Acres will be offered in 2 tracts with a combination of the 2 parcels. Tract 1 will include 200+/- acres & Tract 2 220+/- acres. (See Aerial Photos For Estimated Property Boundaries).
Legal Description: 420+/- Acres Total. 160+/- acres in SE/4 of S4-T25-R11, 160+/- acres in the SW/4 of S4-T25-R11, 100+/- acres in S4-T25-R11, Lot 1 & E 330 (S) LOT 2 & SE4 NE4 & E 330 (S) SW4 NE4 LESS RD R/W.
Driving Directions: From Stafford Kansas head east on US-50 highway 3.5 miles. Turn south on southeast 120th ave and go 3 miles. The north side of the farm starts on the west side of the road at intersection se 120th ave and se 30th st.
2023 Taxes: $3,275.82
Deer Unit: 15
Property Description: Truly unique barely scratches the surface to describe this 420+/- acres up for auction in Stafford County, Kansas. This one of a kind recreational tract with a cabin is located just southeast of Stafford, Ks. Every square inch of this farm was built to enjoy the outdoors, and accommodate friends / family along the way. It took over 10 years to piece this farm together on acres plus thousands of hours to design the food plots, install road systems, clear cedar trees, dig out sand pits, install wetlands, build fence, custom build the home, add property barrier’s, and manage the wildlife to its top-notch status. There is a reason why this farm is one of the best in the county. There is no reason for the wildlife to leave. Everything you can imagine to benefit wildlife has already been done on this property.
The Sand Bar Lodge finished completion in 2023. The open floor plan was designed to host large gatherings and spend time with family / friends. There is 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, a large open swim up bar type setting where you can finish hunting / fishing and relax. There is plenty of storage on the east side of the home for your atv or fishing gear to keep out of the elements. Just outside the main entry is a large concrete patio with a fire pit. The cabin comes fully furnished with refrigerator, microwave, stove, washer / dryer, ice maker, etc. (Personal belongings shall remain with sellers).
For the Hunters: Water is KING in Kansas and there is no shortage of water on this farm. There are 6 sandpits that never go dry and total 7+/- acres of surface water. This farm is set up perfectly where you can enjoy a morning hunt chasing ducks, and sneak into a tree stand in the afternoon to chase a trophy whitetail. The farm is spread out enough where you hunt the marshes and not ruin your deer hunting. All the acres of wetlands and sandpits almost align straight south of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and Cheyenne Bottoms. Both large wetlands hold millions of ducks and geese every year. The central flyway in Kansas is well known for having a large variety of species including mallards, teal, wigeon, gadwall, redheads, diver ducks, all types of geese, and sandhill cranes.
The sandpits on the property hold water naturally as the water that fills the pits is actually the surface of the water table. there is no water well needed on these pits since the water level fluctuates with the raising and lowering of the water table.
To find a property that naturally holds this amount of water during a drought year that kansas has been experiencing is truly unbelievable. the next owner of the sands can rest assured that they will not be dependent upon water rights, water wells, or mother nature’s rains in order have great waterfowl hunting and fishing! the day has come that has made the old saying that we have all heard a true reality in that, “someday water will be worth more than oil”.
If the sandpits and wetlands aren’t enough water you also have 1.5+/- miles of the North Fork of the Ninnescah River. This creek is well known for shooting mallards in the colder months of the year when everything else freezes up.
There are two separate wetlands that were developed in recent years to control water and plant food for the ducks prior to flooding them. One wetland has a duck blind and has a water well. The other wetland is enrolled into the EQIP Wetlands Enhancement Program. The wetland has a water valve with tile inlet & outlet system designed and installed by NRCS. You must abide by the regulations of the programs for yearly plantings of waterfowl feed and habitat. (ask for a copy if needed).
Showing by appointment only to prequalified bidders. For more information or to schedule a showing contact Ryan Koelsch at 620-546-3746 or Todd Bigbee at 620-518-0806 .
For full listing details go to www.redcedarland.com