Historic Crawford County Homestead With Timber, Hunting Habitat, And 150± A

Located in northwestern Crawford County along the Orange County line, between Marengo and Bacon on Bacon Hollow Road, this exceptional 88.5 acre property offers a rare opportunity to own a private Southern Indiana homestead with a rich family history, diverse wildlife habitat, and outstanding recreational potential. Held by the same family for multiple generations, this farm reflects years of careful stewardship while offering numerous opportunities for its next owner. As you enter the property, the historic farmhouse and barn sit on approximately 8.5 open acres surrounded by mature hardwoods, rolling hills, and native prairie. The setting offers exceptional privacy in a low-traffic area, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful country lifestyle, hunting property, or a recreational retreat. Originally constructed in 1883, the home has been continuously occupied and well-maintained for nearly its entire history. Major renovations and additions completed during the early 2000s modernized the home while preserving its historic character. The residence offers approximately 2,046 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Inside, you'll find a spacious family room, a formal dining room, and a separate living room, providing comfortable living areas for everyday use or for entertaining family and friends. The accompanying barn adds functional storage and enhances the property's traditional farm appeal. Whether you're looking for equipment storage, hobby farming opportunities, or workshop space, the existing improvements provide a solid foundation. The land itself is what truly sets this property apart. The majority of the acreage consists of mature hardwood timber intermixed with young woodland growth, native prairie, brush, and natural bedding cover, creating outstanding wildlife habitat. Deer, turkey, and numerous other wildlife species are well supported by the diverse mix of timber, cover, and natural travel corridors throughout the property. An overhead electrical transmission corridor crosses the eastern third of the property and encompasses approximately 5 acres of open ground. This area presents an excellent opportunity to establish warm-season native grasses, wildlife habitat improvements, or strategically placed food plots to further enhance hunting opportunities. Evidence of an old farm road extends toward the back of the property, offering a potential route to improve access to the rear acreage. Along this corridor are several former field locations that have naturally regenerated into young woodland. These areas currently provide exceptional bedding cover but could also be selectively cleared and restored into food plots, wildlife openings, or small agricultural fields to create an outstanding habitat management plan. The property's topography consists primarily of gently rolling ridgelines separated by several scenic drainages with seasonal streams. This combination of ridges, draws, timber, and cover creates excellent wildlife movement while also offering beautiful scenery and multiple potential stand locations for hunters. Whether your vision includes managing a premier hunting property, creating a private recreational retreat, restoring portions of the old farm, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of rural Southern Indiana, this property offers exceptional versatility. Large tracts with a historic home, established improvements, mature timber, and extensive habitat diversity rarely become available in this part of Crawford County. Conveniently located just a short drive from Marengo, English, Paoli, and French Lick, the property also offers quick access to Interstate 64, making travel to the Louisville and Evansville metropolitan areas both convenient and efficient. This combination of seclusion, accessibility, history, and recreational opportunity makes this a truly unique offering in Southern Indiana.