EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
http://www.eaglestar.net
Issue #28
August 4, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
Horsing Around
- Lake of the Ozarks Park, MO
- Sunflower Farm, Palm City, FL
- A Farm in the City, Arvada, CO
- 5 Acres, River Access in Coastal WA
Sponsor's Corner
- McCranie Land Company, GA
Buyer's List Update
Auction News
- Brick Home, 12.5 Acres in KY
- The Missouri Manor
- The Lodge at Cedar Creek, MO
Landterms.com Term of the Week
- Agricultural protection zoning


"But I freely admit that the best of my fun
I owe it to horse and hound."
- from 'The Good Gray Mare' (1933)
- George John Whyte-Melville (Scottish novelist and poet, b. 1821 - d. 1878)


HORSING AROUND
Horse Properties, Recreation, and Facilities
In this issue of the Land and Property Review, we feature horse properties
advertised on Eaglestar.net along with information on nearby equestrian
amenities, especially recreation areas. This is a little different than our
previous articles, and we would like to know what you think. Call or email and
give us your feedback.

Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park
Listing ID: 20468
Edwards / Warsaw, Camden County, Missouri
Three adjoining lots for sale, 12.4+/- acres total. These lots located in the
Lakes Region of Missouri come complete with their own creek. The surrounding
area is made up of tree-covered hills and streams and is a great place to
explore, with beautiful four-season climate and gorgeous fall colors. Tree
species found throughout the area include oak, walnut, hickory, elm, and
sycamore. The landowners of the 12,800 acre Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park
enjoy over five miles of Lake of the Ozarks shoreline, three interior lakes,
and such recreational amenities as boat launching sites, a full-service RV
park, and picnic areas.
Two of the three lots in this parcel are large enough to be horse properties.
We offer easy terms and are willing to sell as 3 separate lots. Photos and
additional information are available at http://www.eaglestar.net/shr.html.

This property is located near:
Lake of the Ozarks State Park (approx. 45 miles)
Acquired by the State of Missouri in 1946, this 17,600 acre park in the Osage
River Hills is the state's largest and surrounds the Grand Glaize Arm of the
meandering Lake of the Ozarks. The park features Ozark Caverns, famous for
unusual stalactite formations and waterfalls known as "Angels' Showers", as
well as the Coakley Hollow Fen Natural Area, a protected riparian area with a
swampy spring-fed meadow and a fen (a place where cool, mineral-rich water
seeps to the surface). With two swimming beaches and two marinas, water
recreation is of course quite popular at the park, but visitors can also enjoy
numerous other activities including camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain
biking, and backpacking. Equestrian enthusiasts can take their own horses and
ride trails or pay a visit to the stable where horseback rides are available
for a fee.

Two of the 12 trails in the Lake of the Ozarks State Park are designated for
equestrian use. The 2-mile long Squaw's Revenge Trail loops through forested
hills and bluff tops that provide fabulous views of the lake. The more
challenging Trail of Four Winds takes riders through some of the most scenic
and rugged terrain the park has to offer. This 16.5-mile trail, which connects
with the shorter Squaw's Revenge Trail, features oak and hickory woods, open
grasslands, hardwood bottomlands, and scenic ridge tops with views of the
forested valley and hills below. Park website:
http://www.mostateparks.com/lakeozark.htm.

Sunflower Farm
Listing ID: 19484
Palm City, Martin County, Florida
This luxury equestrian estate on 15+/- acres features the 10,000 square foot
Sunflower House surrounded by beautiful gardens and courtyards. The equestrian
center is connected to the 1,800 square foot guest house; the 8-stall barn has
a tack room, feed room, large shop, and drive-through RV/boat garage. A
two-acre lake and a 50-foot suspended bridge complete the property. Palm City
Farms, where Sunflower Farm is located, is an equestrian neighborhood with
trails to ride and plenty of space. Great shopping and dining are only 10
minutes away. This property qualifies for agricultural tax status in Martin
County. View photos and contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/cbc.html.

This property is located near:
Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (approx. 35 miles)
This 110-mile trail encircles Lake Okeechobee, the second largest freshwater
lake in the lower 48 states. Lake Okeechobee has numerous recreation areas
with marinas, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Activities available include
boating, fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and horseback
riding. The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail sits atop the Herbert Hoover Dike,
and winds through the agricultural communities of Clewiston, Belle Glade, and
many others. This trail, part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, offers
scenic views and abundant wildlife, especially in fall and winter when birds
such as herons, egrets, and waterfowl are plentiful. Equestrian trail users
can access the trail at various points, including Port Mayaca, Chancy Bay,
Harney Pond, Moore Haven, and Clewiston Park. More information can be found on
the trail's web page on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection web
site:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/south/trails/6_lake_okeechobee_scenictra.htm.

Small Farm within Arvada City Limits
Listing ID: 19564
Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado
This 4.1+/- acre property comes complete with ditch, well, and spring water
rights and is perfect for horses, cows, or other livestock. Zoned agricultural
with great development potential, plus free water with no restrictions. The
home is 4,500 square feet, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, with an open
kitchen/family room, formal living and dining rooms, huge sun room with sunk-in
hot tub and amazing views of the mountains, and a beautiful deck and back yard.
All appliances included. Outbuildings include a large barn, corrals, machine
shed, and loafing sheds. Amazing privacy while close to all city amenities.
Photos and additional information available at
http://www.eaglestar.net/tdwd.html.

This property is located near:
A Rising Star Equestrian Center (approx. 6 miles)
This equestrian facility is an all-breed boarding and training center featuring
a 60' x 170' indoor arena, an 80' x 160' outdoor dressage arena, a 100' x 200'
fenced outdoor arena with jumps, a 60' round pen, an outdoor wash rack, a
warm-water indoor wash rack, individual turn-out paddocks, locked boarders'
tack rooms, and a lounge with stove, refrigerator and microwave. A Rising Star
offers complete riding and training instruction for all horse breeds, including
ARS riding instruction and dressage training. See the Rising Star web site for
information on special evens, horse shows, clinics, and summer camp.
http://www.arisingstareqcenter.com/index.html

5 Acres and River Access near the Pacific Ocean
Listing ID: 20496
Menlo, Pacific County, Washington
This northwest Washington property is located in an upscale neighborhood near
the Willapa River and is perfect for horses. The surrounding area is made up
of fine homes, farms, ranches, and beautiful timberland, with the quality of
neighboring lots protected by homeowners' association restrictions. Deeded
access to the Willapa River is included; the river is just 600 feet to the west
of the property. Other notable features of the property include an
end-of-the-road location and a beaver pond on the east boundary. Birds and
other wildlife are abundant, and the Pacific Ocean is just 7 miles away. We
are offering a great property at a modest price with owner financing. Visit
the property web page at http://www.eaglestar.net/jns2-.html.

This property is located near:
Olympic National Park (approx. 60-100 miles depending on park entrance used)
The scenery of one of America's most spectacular parks ranges from the beaches
of the Pacific Ocean to the tops of glacier-capped peaks, with rain forest
valleys and everything else you might expect in between. Over 95% of the
park's 922,000 acres is designated as wilderness; the National Park Service
claims that Olympic is 'a remnant of wild America' and 'one of the wildest
places left in the Lower Forty-Eight states'. Although equestrian use of many
park trails is permitted, the ecology of Olympic is fragile so certain rules
must be followed, including the use of rolled grain and pellets for
supplemental feed to prevent the introduction of weeds into the wilderness.
Overnight trips require a Wilderness Camping Permit and may also require
reservations depending on where you plan to go. More information is available
on the following web pages:
Olympic National Park home page: http://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm.
Equestrian/stock use page:
http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/wilderness-stock-use.htm.


SPONSOR'S CORNER
The Eaglestar.net Land and Property Review would like to thank this week's
sponsor, McCranie Land Company, Eastman, Georgia. McCranie Land Company is a
privately owned company specializing in marketing and management of land for of
timber production, farming, hunting, and recreation. The experience and
knowledge we have gained over the past 25 years allows us to provide serious
investors with knowledgeable, professional, honest, and personalized service.
McCranie Land Company offers fine properties such as:

Pulaski County, Georgia Managed Timber Tract
Listing ID: 19297
The 193+/- acres in this tract is broken down into the following:
1. 1987 planted loblolly pine* (old field) = 173 acres
2. Natural pine hardwood = 5 acres
3. Natural hardwood = 5 acres
4. Non-forested = 10 acres
*A fifth row and selective thinning has been completed on all 1987 planted
pine.
This property, located in Pulaski County in the heart of Central Georgia, is a
rural tract of timberland featuring both convenient access and privacy. The
property is predominantly in 19 year old planted loblolly pine with the balance
in hardwood stream bottoms, open areas for food plots, interior roads, and
approximately 1 mile of road frontage. This beautiful stand of loblolly pine is
of top quality timber with superior annual growth rates due to highly
productive soils and efficient management practices. In addition to its
managed timber, the parcel offers excellent hunting and a wide variety of
wildlife habitat, notably for whitetail deer and turkey. 10 miles from
Hawkinsville, GA and 20 minutes from Interstate 75. Contact information and
photos available at http://www.eaglestar.net/mlc.html.


BUYER'S LIST UPDATE
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Looking in: Hill Country / North / North West side of San Antonio, Texas / Will
Consider others. We are looking for a 3+ bedroom home on 5+ acres, within 60
minutes drive of San Antonio, TX. Trees are a must. No manufactured homes.
Please refer to buyer #20892.

Northern or eastern Iowa: Farm/farmette/baby farm with 20+ acres, outbuildings
and pasture would be nice, some timber is OK. Please refer to buyer #20880.

Northern Mexico: Land (joint venture) in Northern Mexico, 200-1000 acres for
unique, large scale, international medical tourism project. Must be near
international airport. Please refer to buyer #20870.

South Carolina: Looking for acreage and water. Please refer to buyer #20871.

Looking in: North or South Dakota, eastern Montana, or southern Saskatchewan
and Manitoba
Looking for bare, unused, non-tillable prairie. Parcel size from 2 to 40
acres, depending on cost. Price per acre must be below current market price
for tillable ground. Old buildings, trees and shrubs OK. Must be several
miles away from cities, towns and highways. Prefer gravel or dirt road. No
neighbors or operations nearby, other than farming or ranching. Total
darkness, total silence, total seclusion. Please refer to buyer #20864.


AUCTION NEWS
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Ranch-Style Brick Home on 12.5+/- Acres
Russell Springs, Russell County, Kentucky
August 23, 2008 Listing ID: 20890
Absolute auction, 12.5+/- acres in three tracts. Nice ranch-style brick home
with basement, metal workshop with concrete floor, and large combination metal
barn. Property is located at 5713 Hwy 910 in the Green Acres Grocery Community
of Russell County, KY, just past the junction of Hwy 910 and Gosser Ridge Rd.
Auction banners posted. Further terms and details soon available. For
immediate info contact selling agents. Photos and contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Detailed/20890.html.

The Missouri Manor, Columbia, Missouri
Elegant Historic Bed & Breakfast Live Auction
Saturday, August 23, 2008 Listing ID: 20846
English manor home built in 1927, adorned with classic features and charming
character. This property has a unique place in Missouri and University of
Missouri history. Features a cherry staircase, beautifully laid tile, indoor
and outdoor fountains and perennial gardens. Tucked off a winding road near the
Mizzou campus, the Manor enjoys a less hurried and quieter surrounding. Nearby
is the Katy Trail, the longest hiking and biking trail in the country. At
9,930+/- square feet on 1.48+/- acres, this home would make a great bed and
breakfast inn, a fraternity or sorority house, or a luxury estate. First floor:
formal entry, living room, dining room, kitchen, study, 2 sun rooms. Second
floor: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Third floor: Living quarters with bathroom and
laundry hookups. Preview tours from 2:00-4:00pm - 8/3/08, 8/10/08, 8/17/08.
Photos and additional information available at
http://www.eaglestar.net/hpr.html

The Lodge at Cedar Creek, Columbia, Missouri Live Auction
Saturday August 23, 2008 Listing ID: 20848
Surrounded by the natural beauty and wildlife of central Missouri, The Lodge at
Cedar Creek features beautiful stocked lakes, and over 100 acres of forests &
gently rolling hills. Auction includes all furnishings, equipment, boats,
gators, four-wheelers, etc. This 167+/- acre property will be auctioned with
all furnishings, equipment, boats, gators, four-wheelers, etc. included. This
is the perfect retreat destination – corporate, church, scouting, wedding, or
family.
Main A-frame lodge features:
* Fine dining room
* Banquet facilities
* Special events
* 3,500 sq/ft deck overlooking the water
Additional features:
* 6 private 2BR/2BA furnished cottages
* Bee’s Bunkhouse - 3 BR, full kitchen, and wood-burning stove
* Sally’s Lodge - 3 BR, full kitchen, 2 fireplaces
*Two world-class 5-stand trap ranges with electronic control tower
View photos and contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/asn.html.


LANDTERMS.COM TERM OF THE WEEK
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Each issue we feature a real estate, forestry, natural sciences or other
land-related term from our partner site, Landterms.com.

This week's term: Agricultural protection zoning
Zoning policies intended to protect farmland and farming activities from
incompatible non-farm uses, such as residential and commercial development.
Agricultural protection zoning, also referred to as agricultural zoning, can
specify many factors, such as preferred land use, minimum size of farm or the
number of non-farm or residential dwellings allowed. Agricultural zoning is
usually based on historic land use, soil properties, and location and allows
activities such as orchards, farms, ranching, or timber production.

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