15535 AR-80 East, Waldron, AR 72958

The Land  Black Bear Lodge is a rustic log home with 80+/- acres surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest  Tucked deep in the heart of the Ouachita's, this extraordinary property offers something that is rarely found - national forest bordering the North and South boundaries.  When entering the property you turn off the main road onto the driveway, no long dirt road to bother with.  Minutes to town that has every amenity you need including doctors, hospital, grocery store, Co-op for feed, etc., hardware store, a few restaurants, movie theater, and lots of small local businesses that offer many different options.  You have complete seclusion, towering trees, abundant wildlife, two ponds, a live creek, rolling terrain with incredible views, no close neighbors, no noise and beautiful wide-open Arkansas sky.  You literally walk right out your backdoor and have access to thousands of acres of national forest land for hunting, hiking and a few miles of cut trails through the property for exploring without having to leave the property.  If you want to explore more trails there are miles and miles of trails right out the driveway and surrounding areas.    The Lodge  The fully remodeled Lodge was done using original lumber and sourced lumber from the property.  It blends authentic old style character with refined comfort. Every inch of the log home has been thoughtfully updated - inside and out - while preserving it's warm lodge style charm.  The Log home is two story with a loft area offering 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 car carport. 2700 Square feet more or less.     When entering the home on the first floor you have the grand living area that has a stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace  as the center piece of the living room.  It has a soaring vaulted wood ceiling with exposed beams and vinyl plank flooring. The first floor also offers a custom full bath with shower and double vanity with granite countertop and one bedroom with queen size bed. We also have two fold out beds on the main level that can sleep two people.  From the main floor you can go upstairs into the loft area that is a second bedroom with room for two fold out beds and a  king size bed that accommodates sleeping for four people.  Going downstairs from the living area is the second floor which is ground level and opens to the back yard.  The second level offers a living area that has floor to ceiling fireplace, dining area, full kitchen with granite countertops, island that has microwave and beverage fridge with granite counter tops and large walk in pantry. Second floor also has one bedroom with king size bed, full walk in closet and laundry room. Along with bath with large tub, walk in shower, and double vanity.   here is also a walk in sate room/gun room that is built in behind a wall shelf that is hidden.    Outdoor Living at its Finest.  Step outside and experience what makes this property unforgettable.  Covered porch overlooking the valley and mountain top  Custom stone fire-pit area  Thoughtful landscaping surrounding the lodge  Utility/Storage building  Pump House with room for storage  Barn/Shop/Man-cave for equipment, toys, tools, sitting area with big screen tv, fridge, wood burning stove and more.    Opportunities to own a large acreage property that joins the national forest on two sides are exceptionally rare - especially with a move in ready lodge style log home. All you need to do is bring your clothes and toys!  Its a private retreat. A hunting lodge. A family Legacy property.