David Sundgren

$5,100,000

875 Acres

Piedmont, Kansas, 67122

The Magic Circle tract is the ultimate setting for a purebred cattle or horse operation. Located in the Otter Creek Valley, with the backdrop of towering hills, the natural beauty of the land and facilities is a picture-perfect setting. This is a showplace and nothing is missing. This tract is approximately 708 acres consisting of 150+- acres of tillable crop ground, 50 +- acres of timber and creek, 10 +- acres of farmstead and the balance is 500+- acres of Native Bluestem pasture. This is not only a working ranch, but has so many features to offer the owner in terms of enjoyment. First of all, the natural beauty of Otter Creek with a spectacular waterfall that is not only seen but heard as well. The sound is so refreshing and relaxing. Second is the abundance of water. Otter Creek runs year-round and there are 9-10 man-made stock ponds for livestock watering and fishing. Then there is the Watson Branch of Otter Creek at the north end of the ranch which supplies the north 240 acres. Lastly, the quality of the grass is excellent and last years remnants are still chest high. The Bluestem grasses on this tract can be grazed or mowed for hay and the fences are mostly in excellent condition and some brand new. Hunting and fishing on this property is excellent. The north 240 acres with the Watson Branch has an abundant Whitetail Deer population and trophy bucks are common. Eastern Wild Turkeys can be seen in large flocks all over the property and Coyotes can be heard nightly and seen often too. The improvements are away from the public road, down a fenced driveway and along the north bank of Otter Creek. An owner’s cabin sits alone above a breathtaking limestone waterfall that empties into a crystal-clear pool of deep water. There is a modern caretaker house on the farmstead, near the main barn that boasts an upper loft, ample machine storage, a nice office and lounging area with a full bathroom. The barn has a permanent high-pressure wash area with heated water for easy cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Gigantic overhead doors provide easy access for large machinery. Other buildings for equipment storage, shop work, livestock foodstuff storage and animal shelter are present. Welded pipe pens, concrete fence-line bunks, a hydraulic working chute and a dedicated outdoor roping arena are other features that make this such a workable ranch. Additionally, at another site is a nice metal shop/machinery storage building and nostalgic, 100-year-old wood-framed barn with hayloft. Otter Creek Cabin (626 55th St) was built in 1930 with 1,204 square feet of living area. There are two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and a full bathroom. It has been totally remodeled with a new roof and siding and sports a large sunroom overlooking Otter Creek. Caretaker House (628 55th St) is a 1920 vintage structure with1,315 square feet of living area. It has 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and two full bathrooms. It has also been remodeled and has a new roof in 2024. Single Car Garage built in 1955, 288 square feet. Detached. Large Garage/Shop built in 1955, 1,860 square feet. Detached. Morton Barn built in 2008, pole frame and metal clad. It is 38’x 80’ with an 11’ x 64’ enclosed lean-to. Total area is 2,928 square feet plus an additional upper-level deck in the main part of the barn. There is a very nice finished office area with lounge room and full bathroom. The unfinished area is used for large machinery storage and there is a machinery washing area complete with a heated, high-pressure washer. There is plenty of space to convert unfinished area into extra bedrooms if needed. Calving Barn built in 1955, pole frame and metal clad. It is 60’ x 71’ with feeding stall. Blue Shop built in 2015, all steel building, 40’ x 63’, partial concrete, water, electricity. Red Bank Barn, built in 1925, wood-framed and sided, hayloft, milking stalls, 28’ x 30’.

$5,700,000

873 Acres

Piedmont, Kansas, 67122

The Log Cabin Parcel consists of approximately 873 acres by our measurements. 83+- acres of creek bottom crop ground with the balance native rangeland, creek and timber. This has to be one of the most beautiful recreational/ranch properties in Kansas. From the lower elevations of 1,130 feet along Otter Creek, rising to 1,430 feet (300 feet!) on the high prairie plateau, the views are absolutely spectacular and the numbers will only be meaningful for those that experience the breathtaking views. Everything is in top notch condition, from grass to water, from fences to buildings, this is an immaculately maintained property. It is fenced to accommodate rotational grazing and wildlife protection. The stock ponds are strategically placed to accommodate uniform grazing and top management practices, and beyond that they are terrific fishing for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Channel Cat. The Log Cabin, Bunkhouse and Toy Storage Building are all built near the top of the plateau, just under the rim for wind protection. The view from the Cabin is spectacular and it was placed in this location for that reason. The Bunkhouse was built to accommodate visitors and hunters. The Toy Storage Building is a very recent and necessary addition to store the extra recreational vehicles which allow the ranch to be used for pleasure at the highest level. The Cabin area is accessed by a private graveled road that meanders up the hill and is immaculately designed and maintained. The electric service is all underground to maintain the natural beauty of the landscape, so there are no powerlines all the way up the hill. The top of the plateau is relatively flat and covered by Tallgrass Prairie fauna. Buffalo wallows are still visible reminders of the activity and history from years gone by. The hillsides are a mixture of prairie and hardwood forests and the bottom ground is cultivated fields of wheat that culminate into Otter Creek. The fields have been aptly named “The Field of Dreams” and are so beautiful with the growing crops, bordered on one side by Otter Creek and the other side by the majestic hills. The jest is that if you build it, they will come, meaning the deer and turkeys and other wild animals. It is a daily exhibition with the parade of wildlife that is always lurking in the trees. And then there are the coyotes howling at sunset. Oh, and the sunrises and sunsets over the Flint Hills can be as beautiful as anywhere in the world. But the main attraction is likely to be the absence of things. The absence of noise, the absence of activity associated with modern society, gives this place a sense of calm and quiet that is rare and hard to find. The Log Cabin was built in 2002 and is full log construction with a low maintenance steel roof, 1.5 stories with a full finished basement. The main level is 1,120 square feet with an open floor plan, a fully functional kitchen, great room with wood-burning fireplace, bathroom and generous wall space for trophy mounts. The upper level is 448 square feet and houses a large master bedroom and bathroom. The basement contains two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, kitchenette. The basement walks outdoors through a bedroom and the kitchenette onto the patio below the wood deck. The real attraction is its placement on the land and the abundance of windows, enhancing the view that is visible for miles. The Bunkhouse was also constructed in 2002 and is a one-story metal clad building, 1,806 square feet, with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large game room and an attached two-car garage. It was perfectly designed for overflow guests and entertainment. The Toy Barn was built in 2017 and is a 40×60 metal building on concrete slab with a finished interior, and includes split unit heating and air conditioning for climate control. The improvements overlook a beautiful small lake with a covered aluminum boat dock that is perfect for fishing, relaxing and sun bathing. Also, of note are two strategically lo

$5,200,000

752 Acres

Piedmont, Kansas, 67122

The Lilley tract consists of approximately 752 acres by our measurements. The nostalgic and historic 2 story farm house began as a Sears and Roebuck kit package in 1870, that evolved with two later additions and then completely restored in 2012, mindful of history and the family it served for so many years. It sits on the original farmstead along Otter Creek where the Lilley family homesteaded in the late 1860’s. There is an old barn with hayloft and wooden milking stanchions and several older tool sheds near the house. At the other end of the property is a smaller cabin, completely restored in 2024 to original condition with wood cooking and heating stoves. At the south end of the property is a 12-acre trophy bass fishing lake built in 2018 and stocked with Bluegill, Crawdads, Minnows (as forage) and F1 Hybrid 6” Tiger Bass. A later addition of 300 mature Tigers weighing between 2-6 pounds completed the vision for this lake. The lake has crystal clear spring water, brush piles and beautiful natural landscaping. The fishing is truly “over the top”. It includes a Wahoo dock that was custom designed and built for this lake. It is all aluminum with maintenance free composite flooring, one covered boat slip, covered lounging area, upper-level patio on the roof and two swim ladders. The land has breathtaking views and diverse fauna and uses. Otter Creek meanders through the northern third of this property for one mile. The crystal-clear waters host many species of fish and amphibians as well as supplying water for the hardwood timber lining the creek. There are huge Oak trees, growing for more than 200 years, as well as large Sycamore, Black Walnut, Smooth and Shaggy Bark Hickory, and many others. Most of the creek is solid limestone rock bottom. Many Native American artifacts have been found around old camping sites on the property and a Mastodon (prehistoric elephant) tooth was discovered in 2019 just a couple of miles upstream. Land composition is estimated to be 162 acres of crop ground, 100 acres of Creek and Timber, and 478 acres of Bluestem grass covered hills. The views are spectacular from many spots. The elevation ranges from 1,130 to 1,420 feet, a nearly 300-foot difference from top to bottom. Besides the fishing lake there are several smaller stock ponds that have trophy fishing and provide fresh water for livestock. Dwelling is a 1,900 square foot 2-story farmhouse. 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room. Centrally heated and cooled, wood burning fireplace, wood-shake shingles, beautiful front porch. There are also numerous building sites by the lake, creek or on the wooded hillsides. Utilities: Rural water, electricity, propane, internet. Sanitary septic system.