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This section of the listing book will give you a general idea of what this incredible property has to offer
This section of the listing book shares the details of the spacious, luxury cabin that is located at 1600 Ditney Ridge Road There are photos, videos, and links to 2D and 3D floor plans, 360° virtual tours, and more
The
This section of the listing book shares the details of the ±346 acres that encompass Twin Star Farm There are photos, interactive maps, and links to other county and state-related information to help you understand the level of bucolic freedom that this property can afford you.
This section of the listing book shares information about the wildlife and habitat on the property There are also links to Kentucky’s Fish and Wildlife Department, data on most recent harvest counts.
This section of the listing book shares tourist information about Rowan County and the subregion It also has geographical data such as distances to hospitals, cities of interest, and vacation listings to higher end stays in the county
There are many potential agricultural applications for this property This section highlights some of those applications There is also information about tax programs and county level agricultural data
This section highlights the price of the property and what is included in the conveyance
Information about Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass and Stephen J B Davis, the listing agent for this property
THE OVERVIEW
1600 Ditney Ridge Rd
Enjoy rustic luxury fit for a primary home, vacationing, hunting, farming, and/or running a hospitality-based business This ±4,600 square foot masterpiece is situated on ±346 private acres
VAST + VERSATILE
TheOverview
Rustic Luxury
The log cabin home features grand views, custom wooden floors, oversized showers, two full kitchens, wood fire stove, solar power, reliable internet (Starlink) and so much more. The land is 75% wooded (mixed stand and last logged in 2017) with two ponds and some seasonal creeks.
Convenience Potential
You can be in Downtown Morehead for groceries or a pint at Sawstone Brewery in less than 25 minutes and to Cave Run Marina in 45 minutes You’re just shy of 90 minutes from Lexington, KY, Red River Gorge Recreational Area, and Ashland, KY.
There is no zoning, making this property an extraordinary opportunity for additional improvements such as barns, barndominiums, tiny homes, cabins, etc
THE HOME
Turnkey Design
This home was designed by and customized through Natural Element Homes based in Tennessee It was constructed by Fremont Construction, also based in Tennessee completed in 2021 It measures at roughly 5,000 square feet, equipped with a 50 year metal roof The incredible views, phenomenal entertainment value, and intelligent functionality are unmistakable.
MODERNITY MEETS PREPARATION
Solar powered, Generac generator backed, Starlink connected, wood fire stove insured. Live today and be prepared for tomorrow.
A CLOSER
The Kitchens
There are two! The main kitchen is equipped with high end stainless steal appliances, soft close cabinetry, and a commercial refrigerator not far away The basement kitchen is fit for any guest to feel at home
The Living Area
This home allows for many ways to entertain. But the living area is the heart of this extraordinary cabin. The view is the obvious focal point in this open and inviting room It flows nicely to the kitchen and has easy access to take the party outdoors to the colossal porch
The Bedrooms
This home has five bedrooms The primary bedroom is on the main level with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet There are two bedrooms on the second level and two more in the basement There are a lot of ways to configure the rooms for optimal work spaces or hosting.
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LOOK
Valuable Extras
Hot tub
Solar power
Starlink internet
Two laundry rooms
Commercial refrigerator
Large built-in safe for valuables
Wood fire stove for backup heat
Generac generator for backup power
Floor Plans
Below you will find links to both 2D and 3D floor plans.
2D Floor Plan
3D Floor Plan
Take a Virtual Tour
Below is a link to a 360° virtual tour This interactive tour allows you to interact with the environment as if you were inside the home in person. To do so you can use the YouTube website on computers, the YouTube app on phones and tablets, and on virtual reality headsets
Take the tour
THE LAND
Cand developable acreage is a rare opportunity in Central and Eastern Kentucky This property offers immediate readiness to live, work, and/or play with unprecedented potential to further transform this property into almost any manifestation of your personal freedom
FREEDOM IS HERE.
Twin Star Farm can be conceived of as four parent ridges: Little Italy Ridge, East Ridge, Cemetery Ridge, and Seminole Ridge.
A CLOSER LOOK
You can read more below about each of these main sections of the property which are prime for further improvement however you see fit. The interactive map on the following page will help you visualize how it all fits together
Little Italy Ridge
Named for the shape of the ±25 acres of its pastures, this ridge top is where the home is located It is on the south end of the property, looking over the majority of the acreage offered. There is no shortage of wildlife activity here. It has one of two ponds located on the property that can be seen from the back porch of the cabin home.
Cemetery Ridge
This ridge top is north of Little Italy It is surrounded by trees, offering ample surface area for cultivation (appx 35 acres), development, or whatever else your heart may desire There is a small family cemetery here that has been officially deemed abandoned While legally acecess must be provided to any surviving family, the current sellers have only ever seen county officials here to maintain the cemetery and to maintain the road the leads to it.
East Ridge
East Ridge has about 17 acres of open ground It is located right off the main gravel road that serves as a corridor for many of the wild game on the property It wlould be a great location for a food plot.
Seminole Ridge
While there is wildlife all over Twin Star Farm, this ridge top is buck paradise It is a great corridor for deer, mixed soft and hard woods, early successional growth, and pasture It has great cover and food sources, as well as a water source The star on the map represents an excellent candidate for another house seat The electric lines installed on the property run right past this ridgetop and there are ±12 5 acres to work with in order to build (or sell) for another home, cabin, or permanent hunting blind
Tax Advantages
In Kentucky, 10 or more contiguous acres entitles you to property tax exemptions for any documented agricultural production done on your property. This state law is recorded as Kentucky Revised Statute 132.010 (9, 10, 11) and is afforded to land owners that apply for the exemption and send in their agricultural documentation to the appropriate agencies.
At approximately 90 acres of open pasture land and hundreds of acres of unharvested timber, there is a lot that can be done by a future owner to mitigate property tax liability.
Tax Information
Zoning
Many counties in Kentucky are without county-wide zoning This is the case for Rowan County, which is where this property is located While there are other general ordinances that govern residents of Rowan County, there are no zoning ordinances to regulate how this property can be developed.
County Ordinances
A HUNTING PROPERTY
Game On
Diversity is abound on this property, making it an ideal habitat for deer, wild turkey, bobcats, coyotes, and potentially other upland birds With the amount of acreage conveyed, Twin Star Farms is an excellent candidate for true habitat management in order to yield big bucks and long beards
WILD GAME
Deer
While this property is not explicitly managed for deer, it sees regular activity from bucks and does alike There are several advantages to this property’s natural characteristics to recruit fawns and sustain a healthy deer herd year after year In addition, its wooded majority provides excellent opportunities for ground blinds and tree stands. The pastured land provides any deer hunter ample space for grain planting or other deer mixes. See below for more information on deer in Kentucky and game photos from the property
Turkey
Turkey are abound at Twin Star Farm And in Kentucky, you have the chance to take them on in both the spring and the fall On Seminole Ridge in particular, there is great habitat for wild turkey for successful hatches The property as a whole serves to provide ideal trees for roosting and fields for strutting and mating Below you’ll find more information for turkey in Kentucky and the latest brood study from 2023.
Predators
Where there is prey, there are predators Kentucky’s largest predator is the coyote They are in abundance all over the state, urban and rural settings alike The season for coyotes is open year around and has no harvest limit Due to this there is no hard data on how many are harvested throughout the state, let alone the county. Bobcats also call Kentucky home with a season from November through February While they are not hunted as often as deer and turkey, they are harvested yearly in Rowan County See below for harvest data
Game Photos from Twin Star Farm
Harvest Data Searchable by season, year, and county
Deer Information
Turkey Information
Turkey Brood Survey 2023
Fur Trapping Info
AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Tourism is steadily growing in Kentucky, primarily due to the long standing bourbon industry and seemingly new appreciation for the state’s natural beauty of those on the outside looking in. Famous for its 8,000 acre lake and gorgeous trails, Rowan County sees over $50M in tourism dollars annually. Twin Star Farm is perfectly situated to generate income by attracting the executive retreat market and discerning tourists who wants the best that the Appalachian region has to offer.
Tourism in Rowan County
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Morehead is where you will find exciting adventures, local eateries, arts and culture and so much more waiting to be explored. For our nature, water and outdoor enthusiasts, you’ll want to visit Cave Run Lake, Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail, Rodburn Hollow Park, Twin Knobs Campground and Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery just to name a few.
-Morehead Rowan County Tourism
Places of Interest
25-60 minutes to trails in Daniel Boone National Forest
25 minutes to Morehead State University
25 minutes Downtown Morehead and Shopping
30 minutes to I64
40 minutes to Cave Run Lake
80 minutes to Huntington, WV
80 minutes to Lexington
80 minutes to Ashland
80 minutes to Red River Gorge
Looking Ahead
St. Claire Hospital system expansion Eastern Light Distillery
Links of Interest
County-sponsored grants for businesses that promote tourism Downtown Morehead Morehead-Rowan County Tourism
AN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
Cultivate
With approximately 90 acres already cleared, you can easily raise cattle, raise horses, grow row crops or hay The rest of the acreage is wooded with a mix of middle-aged hardwoods and some pines
Hay
The property is currently cut for hay. The sellers do not take any part of the tax exemptions available to them for this agricultural product
Row Crops
Corn is the predominant row crop grown in Rowan County for various applications. The sellers do not grow any crops for production.
Animal Products
Beef cows are the predominant animal product raised in Rowan County Broiler operations and pork operations also share a significant portion of the agricultural landscape here.
Timber
The property was last logged in 2017. Approximately 75% of this land is wooded. There is no timber valuation available. There are tulip poplars, white oaks, a few varieties of maples and pines on the property
Links
Agriculture Census Data 2022 for Rowan County Kentucky Census of Agriculture 2022
Preliminary Soil Report
$1,700,000.00
Starlink Infastructure
All Kitchen Appliances
All Laundry Appliances
Solar Equipment
Wood Splitter
Hot Tub
Wood stove
Building Plans
Billiards Table
Triple Bunk Beds
Basement living area furniture
THE BROKERAGE
Christie’s International conducts business spanning the world’s most renowned markets in fine art, goods, and luxury real estate dating back to 1766. While urban centers and niche destinations highlight the brand’s most notable footprints around the world, Kentucky recently joined the Christie’s International Real Estate ranks to showcase the Bluegrass Region’s unique luxury. For over two centuries, Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region has offered prime soils, thoroughbreds, bourbon, and luxury real estate internationally.
At Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass, we believe that luxury describes an experience. Our expert team of Realtors® and staff are dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest level of service and advisory with all your real estate needs. Celebrating all that The Bluegrass State has to offer, we are excited to speak to you about our full range of services and more.
Pam Jury, Principal Broker
