LOCATION: This home is located at 47283 Dowell Road in Hodgen, Oklahoma. This property is 17 miles south of the county seat, Poteau, OK, and is only 46 miles from the larger city of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, with a population of about 80,000. Dallas is roughly a 3.5-hour drive, Tulsa, is 2 hours and 23 minutes away with Oklahoma City being a 3 hour and 18-minute drive by car. Area points of interest include Lake Wister State Park, Heavener Runestone, Cedar Lake, the 1.8-million-acre Ouachita National Forest, the Talimena National Scenic Byway, Clayton Lake, Broken Bow Lake and Hochatown. There is excellent hunting in the area for whitetail deer, turkey, black bear, quail, dove, squirrel, and a variety of other small game. Some of the best fishing in the state for crappie, bass, perch, catfish, and other pan fish can be enjoyed in the many area rivers, lakes, and mountain streams. The area also has a multitude of hiking, A.T.V. and horseback riding trails, streams for kayaking and camping. This part of Oklahoma is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. LAND: The land consists of 35 acres of which is a mixture of pasture and dense woods. There are two wet weather creeks and a pond. There is a well with a pump located between the house and the outbuilding that is currently not in use. It could easily be hooked up to irrigate a garden if desired. The property is split by a paved county road. The 10 acres of pasture lies on the east side of Dowell Road, and the home and roughly 25 acres lies on the west. There are dense woods situated around the home, as well as the pond and the seasonal creeks. Electricity is available on the east side of the county road and could be used for building sites if desired. There is no rural water available to this portion of the property, but a well could easily be dug for a water source. There is a circular drive in the front of the home and a variety of bushes including a mature Japanese Maple tree. SERVICES: OG&E Electric, Rural Water (Summerfield Water Distributors) Mail Delivery and School Bus Route. HOME: This custom-built traditional style brick home was constructed in 1993 by a well-known local builder by the name of Forrest Shankle. It has a composition shingle roof, slab foundation, a 2-year-old electric HVAC system, new hot water heater, newly installed laminate flooring and a woodburning Country Flame fireplace that is vented throughout the home. The home has double paned insulated windows and rain gutters. It has 2,096 s.f. of heated and cooled living area, and a double car garage. The home has a very comfortable floorplan featuring large living room with fireplace, formal dining, kitchen/breakfast nook, utility, three spacious bedrooms, two baths, a rear sunroom, and a double car garage. Room dimensions and descriptions include the following: FRONT PORCH: 7 x 8, Slab foundation, covered, brick pillar. ENTRY: 5.8 x 6.0, Ceramic tile, white textured walls. DINING ROOM: 13.6 x 17.3, Carpet, wall of mirrors, white textured walls, and ceiling fan with light. The dining room is open off the entry and separated from the living room by a half wall. There is a double window overlooking the front yard and affords plenty of light. LIVING ROOM: 19.3 x 20.4, Carpet, slightly vaulted ceiling with wooden beam, ceiling fan with light, accent lighting, raised hearth brick fireplace with woodburning Country Flame fireplace with blowers and vented throughout the home. There is access to the rear enclosed sunroom and patio. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST: 12.6 x 26.1, The kitchen area has inlay flooring, lots of custom oak cabinetry with formica tops, white ceramic tile backsplashes, fluorescent oak paneled ceiling, wall oven, microwave oven, solid surface electric cooktop with vent hood, dishwasher, double stainless sink sitting in an angled window overlooking the rear yard. There is a large pantry. The breakfast area has the same inlay flooring, papered walls, built-in custom china cabinets with glass fronts, and ceiling fan with light. There is a 6.6 eating bar that separates the dining room from the kitchen. HALLWAY OFF OF THE KITCHEN: This space has a large floor to ceiling, built-in cabinetry and drawers. UTILITY ROOM: 7.8 x 9.3, Vinyl flooring, washer/dryer connections, oak cabinetry above, hot water closet, and access to the double car garage. MASTER BEDROOM: 13.7 x 18.11, Inlay flooring, pale lavender textured walls and ceiling fan with light. There is an extra-large walk-in closet with built-ins and drawers. MASTER BATRHOOM: Inlay flooring, commode, ceramic tile walls with paper border, double vanity with oak cabinetry below, mirror and lighting above, oak built-in linen storage and tub with shower. BEDROOM #2: 11.5 x 13.3, Carpet, white textured walls with paper border, double closet built-ins, and folding glass doors. HALL BATHROOM: Carpet, commode, tub/shower, ceramic walls, single vanity with oak cabinetry below, and ceramic tile angled backsplashes. BEDROOM #3: 11.1 x 13.3, Carpet, off-white textured walls, ceiling fan with light, double closet with built-ins and folding SUNROOM: 13.4 x 19.5, Indoor/Outdoor carpet, 2 ceiling fan/lights, windows surround all outer walls, vinyl ceiling and door leading out to rear cement patio. REAR PATIO: 9.8 x 15.8, Slab glass doors. DOUBLE CAR GARAGE: 21.4 x 23.2, Attic access and two electric garage doors. STORAGE BUILDING: 16 x 20, Slab foundation, Masonite construction, and composition shingle roof. TAXES: $830.00 (Will be reassessed after closing) PRICE: $425,000.00