Several Farmers National Company listings include water feature

“Water! It’s the most commonly requested amenity asked of us when finding rural property for someone wanting to move to the country,” said local Farmers National Company broker Bill Gaughan. “When people move to the country they are not buying real estate, they want to completely change their lifestyle and that almost always includes water features. It may be a lake or pond or stream, but people almost always want water on their property. “

Farmers National Company has several unique listings that feature water:

Just outside of LaCygne, Kan., is a 110-acre property that features six ponds, but it is the main lake that is the centerpiece of this property. The lake features an elegant fountain and sitting on the shore are the main home and a pavilion.

The pavilion, which features a gourmet kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, and a dock, is the perfect place for reunions, wedding receptions and more.

The custom-built 4,100-square-foot home is full of amenities, including loads of windows, high ceilings and lots of entertainment space. You can watch sunsets from the gorgeous sunroom that overlooks the lake and fountain. It features a gourmet kitchen with granite and a large island. The master suite has great views of the countryside and lake.

The property also includes a turn-of-the-century farmhouse as well as a caretaker’s home, both of which are well taken care of. The property is also a turn-key cattle or horse operation with miles of pipe fencing as well as working pens. There is a machine shed, a Morton building and a livestock barn which has pipe turn outs. MLS# 1922936.

Farmers National Company is also offering an unequaled living experience at a home on a secluded private lake. The 13-acre lake was designed by a pro bass fisherman to provide the ultimate fishing and outdoor experience. It’s home for trophy fish, waterfowl and wildlife.

The lake is complemented by a 1,725-square-foot, rustic, 7-year-old cabin featuring superb wood and stone craftsmanship. You can step out your bedroom door onto the 1,000-plus-square-foot deck that sits directly on the lake. Its energy-efficient design includes solar power, ICF construction, hardwood floors, a new outbuilding and more. This home is just off of Interstate 49 south of Lamar, Mo., on pavement with an easy drive to Kansas City and the Ozarks. MLS# 1937004.

Just outside of Harrisonville, Mo., sits a 32-acre estate that looks like something out of a movie. The home overlooks a three-acre stocked lake with sweeping views of the lake and land. This immaculately well maintained 6,500 square-foot home features five bedrooms each with its own en suite bath, Jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet. There is a second living quarter in the basement with kitchen, living room, fireplace and private entrance to the back yard. For horse lovers it comes with a 40- by 60-foot barn/shop with three bays and a 30- by 40-foot horse barn with three stalls and tack room. MLS# 1907763.

Just south of Holden, Mo., is a 500-acre farm and recreation facility. It features a 12-plus-acre trophy bass lake, nine stocked ponds and has streams running through and bordering the property. It includes 5 miles of levees for hiking, 350 acres of highly productive cropland of which 170 acres are diked creek bottom which can be flooded for duck hunting. It also has 110 acres in native prairie grass. It has newer outbuildings, and a 2,400-square-foot modern apartment. There is something here for the entire family: orchards, flower gardens and great hunting. MLS# 1939856.

Recently listed near Tonganoxie, Kan., is a unique property. This 5,280-square-foot home is on a hill overlooking a pond on 28 secluded acres. Inside the home you find an eclectic mix of stone, wood, cathedral ceilings, huge great room perfect for parties, an apartment over the garage, three stone fireplaces, media room, screened-in porch, pool, cabana and much more. Outside near the pond are another two-story cabin, water wheel, suspension bridge and multiple outbuildings for garages, entertaining and more. This would make a perfect bed and breakfast, is located near the race track, and is the ultimate grandkids’ trap. MLS# 1939522.

“To really appreciate these properties, it’s best to visit our YouTube channel (Farmers National KC) and see just how beautiful they are,” said Gaughan.

For other local properties visit www.FarmersNational.com/KC, or call 913-837-4665.

In business for over 85 years, Farmers National Company has sold over 3,500 rural properties for more than $2.37 billion during the last five years. Additional services provided by the company include auctions, appraisals, insurance, consultation services, oil and gas management, forest resource management, lake management, FNC Ag Stock, and a national hunting lease service. Visit the Farmers National Company website at www.FarmersNational.com.

This story was originally published June 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Several Farmers National Company listings include water feature."