Ask Pamela Welch
Welcome to one of the most meticulously designed and maintained working cattle farms in the Ozarks — a place where every pasture, every fence line, and every water source has been thoughtfully developed to create the perfect balance between productivity and peace. This 110 +/- acre farm, located near Evening Shade, Arkansas, straddling Sharp and Izard Counties, offers a rare opportunity for cattlemen or families seeking to live the Ozark dream — where you can run livestock, hunt, fish, and relax all on your own land.
Sitting proudly on a gentle hill with sweeping views of the Ozark landscape, this custom-built home showcases craftsmanship, comfort, and practicality. With over 5,200 square feet under roof (about 3,534 heated and cooled), it provides ample space for family, entertaining, and ranch living.
Step inside and you’ll find:
Vaulted pine ceilings with some cedar and custom wood flooring that capture the warmth of the Ozarks.
A gourmet kitchen featuring knotty alder cabinets, granite countertops, kitchen island with vegetable sink, and top-tier appliances.
A large, open-concept living and dining area that flows to a covered back deck, ideal for relaxing or entertaining while overlooking the timbered ridge and a food plot.
A primary suite with four closets, double sinks, a jetted tub, laundry area, and a private balcony leading outside.
Two additional bedrooms and another full bath on the main floor.
The finished basement offers a second living area, guest room, full bath, craft or quilting room, secure gun room, and its own laundry area, making it ideal for a mother-in-law suite or guest quarters. With barn wood, cypress, and tin accents paired with stained concrete floors, it perfectly combines rustic charm with modern comfort.
All closets throughout the home are cedar-lined, adding to the warmth and attention to detail that define this property.
The home’s heating and water systems are designed with efficiency and flexibility in mind:
Central propane heat and air, plus an outdoor wood-burning furnace that preheats water through the hot water heater and circulates through HVAC coils — significantly reducing utility bills.
The system can switch between propane and wood heat with a wall-mounted thermostat.
Backup infrared heat and a wood stove in the basement add extra comfort.
Owned propane tank and generator-ready electric panel.
Underground dog fence wiring is installed around the yard — just plug in the control box and it’s ready to go.
French drain system across the front of the home, tied into the gutter system, keeps the property perfectly dry and clean year-round.
This property was designed from the ground up for serious cattle operation and long-term ease of management. The setup is efficient, clean, and reliable — a dream for anyone running livestock.
Seven individual fields, all cross-fenced, each with Mirafount freeze-proof water tanks connected to the well system.
Several tanks service up to three pastures at once, ensuring water is always available.
4,500 feet of underground pipeline runs throughout the property, feeding six tanks and five freeze-proof hydrants located at the shop, equipment shed, garden, and working pens.
The property includes two ponds, a seasonal creek, and year-round flow from Piney Creek, ensuring every pasture has a reliable water source and a swimming hole to enjoy!
180° working pen with head chute makes livestock handling safe and efficient.
All pastures are cattle-fenced out of the creeks to protect water quality and banks.
Electric service is available in the shop, equipment shed, and chicken coop.
Every fence line is clear and clean, with native grasses and wildflowers planted between tree lines to attract pollinators, improve aesthetics, and maintain clean fencelines.
With the strategic layout, you can drive around the property by ATV without opening a single gate — an enormous convenience when checking cattle.
The home’s surrounding acreage is equally impressive and beautifully maintained.
Raised garden beds and fenced garden area ready for planting.
Chicken coop with its own hot water heater to warm water for livestock in cold months.
Fruit and vines include bronze and red muscadines, thornless blackberries, elderberries, peach, plum, and apple trees.
An area for raising and processing meat chickens is already in place and ready to go.
This property has been meticulously cared for since 2013 by sellers who built it to last and never planned to sell — until they found a larger farm to expand their family operation.
A 2016 Mahindra 4x4 tractor with loader (approx. 1,000 hours) is available with the property for $16,500 firm — the perfect tool for immediate use on this turn-key operation.
Beyond its role as a top-producing cattle ranch, this property doubles as a hunter’s paradise. With hardwoods, food plots, creeks, and pastures, wildlife thrives here. Expect to see whitetail deer and wild turkey frequently, with plenty of room to expand your hunting setup.
Fishing, kayaking, and swimming in Piney Creek provide recreation for all ages. Whether you’re managing livestock or watching the sunset from your back deck, this property delivers the full Ozark lifestyle.
Located just minutes from Cave City, Ash Flat, and Melbourne, this property combines rural peace and privacywith easy access to town amenities. It’s a rare opportunity to own a farm that truly checks every box — a working ranch, hunting retreat, and peaceful home in one.
If you’ve been searching for that perfect Ozark farm that’s ready to go, where the infrastructure is already in place, the land is clean, and the home is warm and welcoming, this is the property for you.
This is more than a farm — it’s a lifestyle. It’s where your mornings start with the sound of cattle lowing across the fields and your evenings end watching the sunset over Piney Creek.
Pamela Welch
Mossy Oak Properties – Selling Arkansas
Cell: 870-897-0700 | Office: 870-495-2123
www.WeSellArkansas.com
Equal Housing Opportunity
Directions: From Evening Shade head west on W Main St, take a right onto Cammack St. Take a left onto Spring St, continue onto Bear Creek Rd. Take a left onto Jacks Schoolhouse Rd, take another left onto Earl Rd. The property will be on the left.
Showing Instructions: Call or text Pamela Welch at 870-897-0700
