Name of Property: Eastern Oklahoma Recreational Home on 1.74 acres Acreage: 1.74 Acres Location: 13 miles to Heavener, OK; 38 to Mena, AR Closest Town: Heavener, OK Access: Paved County Road Taxes: $1,965.00/year 2025 Topography: Gently rolling Improvements: Home Home Sqft: 1,500 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Wildlife: Whitetail deer, dove, turkeys, & other Utilities: Electric, rural water, septic system Comments Nestled in the heart of Eastern Oklahoma, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 21/2-bath home on 1.74 acres offers an exceptional combination of comfortable living, natural beauty, and outstanding recreational opportunities. The property is surrounded by the Holson Valley Wildlife Management Area and the Ouachita National Forest and is located approximately 3/4 mile from Cedar Lake and the Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground. The Kiamichi River, Ouachita National Recreation Trail, and Wister Lake are also nearby, providing an abundance of opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, swimming, mountain biking, ATV riding, and enjoying the great outdoors. The beautifully wooded acreage is situated along a paved county road and features massive, mature pine trees that create a peaceful setting. The landscaped front yard includes a wooded fence, while the covered front patio provides a comfortable shaded area to relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Inside, the home has been beautifully updated and features three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. The spacious kitchen includes a freestanding propane cookstove, microwave vent hood, and dishwasher. The main suite is thoughtfully designed with a sunken bedroom, attractive bathroom, and generous closet space. Painted wood walls, a stained ceiling, and a distinctive barn door leading into the main bathroom add warmth and character to the suite. A large elevated wooden deck extends from the back of the home, providing an excellent space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the wooded surroundings. The home is equipped with electric central heat and air, a metal roof, and a combination of carpet and vinyl flooring. The windows were replaced with vinyl windows in 2024. The concrete driveway leads to an attached two-car carport, offering convenient covered parking and easy access to the home. Utilities include electric service, rural water, and a septic system. The Ouachita National Forest is the oldest and largest national forest in the Southern Region and encompasses more than 1.7 million acres, primarily in Arkansas with approximately 350,000 acres in Oklahoma. Its extensive public lands provide a remarkable variety of developed and dispersed recreational opportunities. For those seeking a home where everyday living can be combined with outdoor adventure, this property offers an appealing setting surrounded by some of Eastern Oklahoma's finest natural resources. Whether you're interested in horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, ATV riding, or simply enjoying the peace and beauty of the forest, this property puts you close to it all.
