New $775,000 · 183± Acres

Lee County

183 Acres Off-Grid Hunting Land with Shop and Living Quarters

980 Highway 708 S Beattyville, KY 41311

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Description

This 183+ acre property at 980 Highway 708 S in Beattyville, Lee County, Kentucky, has been surveyed and recorded. It combines Eastern Kentucky mountain land with a newer, fully off-grid steel building, and the property is located approximately 30 minutes from Natural Bridge and the Red River Gorge area. It offers options for an off-grid homestead, a hunting and recreational retreat, or a phased cabin-or-retreat project. The land is mostly wooded mountain terrain, with about 12 acres of flat-to-gently rolling pasture. Mature hardwoods include oak, maple, walnut, and sassafras. Several spring-fed creeks cross the property, and the owner reports that most run year-round. Rock formations, waterfalls, small caves, and several scenic overlooks add to the landscape. The owner reports more than 16 miles of restored and recently maintained trails and former logging roads. Some can be driven in a standard pickup, others require an ATV or UTV, and all can be hiked or ridden on horseback. The owner has also identified several natural benches across the woods as potential sites for cabins, tiny homes, or other structures, with some easy to reach and others more secluded. Wildlife activity is regular. Mature bucks are seen on the property, and black bears live toward the back of the tract. Hardwood cover, steep draws, benches,s and year-round water provide habitat for whitetail deer and other wildlife, along with space for hunting and wildlife observation. Access is via state Highway 708 S, followed by a private half-mile driveway to the building. Per the owner, no easements cross the property for the benefit of others, and mineral rights convey with the sale. The main improvement is a 5,200-square-foot all-steel building, 65 x 80 feet, with a clear ceiling height of about 16 feet. The building and its systems are about four years old. The structure has 6 inches or more of spray-foam insulation. The floor is 7 inches of reinforced concrete with nearly a mile of radiant heat tubing embedded in 10 separate zones, heated by an outdoor wood-fired boiler. At the rear of the building is a one-bedroom, one-bath residence of about 750 square feet with a kitchen and living room. Above it, an approximately 750-square-foot mezzanine is rough-plumbed for an additional full bath and has room to frame additional bedrooms. The shop area has a separate half bath. Beneath the rear of the building is a 15 x 20 basement with a concrete ceiling formed by the floor above, suitable for storing food, equipment, or supplies. The property is completely off-grid. A 15kW solar electric system powers the building. Water is supplied by a private well more than 350 feet deep, with a reported water table at 15 feet and the submersible pump set at 200 feet. A private septic system with a 1,200-gallon tank and dual leach field is in place. A buried copper line carries internet service from the road along the driveway to the building. With 183 acres, a heated shop with living quarters, existing off-grid utilities, and several potential build sites, this tract offers a range of possible uses, including an off-grid homestead, a hunting and recreational retreat, a private compound, a base for a business that needs a large heated shop, or a phased cabin or tiny-home project, subject to feasibility and any required approvals.


Summary

Address

980 Highway 708 S

Beattyville, KY 41311

Lee County

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Property

Property Type
Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland

Land Details

Timber

Improvements/Features

Small Game, Big Game


Details

  • Newer 5,200-square-foot all-steel building with existing living quarters
  • Completely off-grid property with solar power, private well, septic system, and internet service
  • Approximately 12 acres of flat-to-gently rolling pasture

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Coordinates

37.5474, -83.6083

Annual Taxes

N/A

Justin Neace

Greg Meade

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