Scenic Iowa Farm With Tillable, Timber, Ponds, Barn, & Hunting

This is the kind of place that reminds you why people fall in love with the countryside. Its a classic Midwestern farm that feels like youre stepping back in time, with character, history, and the kind of quiet setting thats becoming harder to find. Located in an area where land is tightly held, this farm sits just 13 miles from Williamsburg, northwest of North English, and only 25 miles from downtown Iowa City in southern Iowa County. Some would call this southern Iowa, while others may consider it more central Iowa. Either way, it represents everything people love about the state productive farmland, rolling hills, hardwood timber, pasture, ponds, and incredible countryside views. Approximately half of the farm is currently in a no-till corn and soybean rotation, providing income today while also offering future conservation opportunities. With the rolling terrain, there is potential to convert portions of the hillsides into CRP while maintaining the ridgetops for alfalfa or grain production, creating an even more diverse and wildlife-friendly landscape. The 15-acre pasture area has been out of livestock production for about five years. It has started to become brushy, but is still in a great window for restoration. A new owner could easily bring it back into productive pasture or allow it to transition into valuable whitetail habitat. The farm also includes approximately 39 acres that were planted to soybeans this year. While weed pressure impacted the crop and the field was recently sprayed, the ground offers potential as a CRP candidate, with an average CSR2 rating of 49. One of the standout features of this property is the historic wooden barn overlooking the farm. It serves as a reminder of the areas agricultural heritage and adds a unique sense of character that is difficult to recreate. The two ponds are another highlight one conveniently located near the barn and another tucked away in a quiet back corner where wildlife naturally gravitate. The timber adds tremendous beauty and wildlife value throughout the property. Along the west boundary, brushy draws follow a seasonal creek, while the east side features multiple ridges extending from an impressive old-growth oak grove. These mature oaks are truly something special trees that have taken generations to reach this size and cant be replaced in a lifetime. The hunting potential here is exceptional. The combination of terrain, cover, water, and surrounding blocks of timber creates the type of landscape whitetails thrive in. Deer and turkeys will naturally move through this property, and with the right management and stand placement, this could become a premier hunting farm. Utilities are available nearby along the road, providing a future owner the opportunity to build a home or cabin if desired. Simply put, this is a complete Iowa farm scenic, productive, and versatile enough to hunt, fish, farm, raise livestock, or simply enjoy the peace and privacy of the countryside. If youd like to learn more about this Iowa County farm, give Ben Harshyne a call at 319-853-1162.