Pleasant Grove Farmhouse

Pleasant Grove Farmstead is an 11.37 +/- acre rural property with a 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home built in 1912. Land This acreage would make a great weekend recreational getaway, a project fixer-upper or a hobby farm. Deer and turkeys are plentiful in this area. Additional acreage is available with a separate listing including this farmhouse plus an additional 10 acres directly to the north. Improvements This property offers a rare opportunity to restore a classic farmhouse on 11 acres near historic Pleasant Grove. The home is being sold as-is but has great potential to be transformed into a charming country retreat. This property is being sold well under appraised value! History Pleasant Grove, Kansas, was a small rural community established in the 1850s, located just south of Lawrence in Douglas County. It holds historical significance as the site where the first organized German Baptist group in the county convened in 1858 at the home of Stephen Studebaker. During the turbulent times of the Civil War, Pleasant Grove narrowly escaped destruction during Quantrill's Raid in 1863, although several homes and barns in the area were burned. The town saw modest development, with the establishment of a post office in 1875 and the construction of Kansas's first German Baptist meeting house in 1877. By 1910, the population had dwindled to 45, and the post office closed in 1900. Today, Pleasant Grove is considered a ghost town, but its legacy endures through local landmarks and the surrounding countryside. (Wikipedia,Legends of Kansas,Kiddle) Location This great property is conveniently located 9 miles to Lawrence, 11 to Baldwin City, and 35 miles to the Kansas City Metro area, peaceful rural living with all the amenities you desire close by. Give the listing agent a call today for a tour of this farm.