8 Acres in Garden County, Lewellen, Nebraska

The Old Cochran Homestead is a terrific 7.63 +/- gentleman’s acreage nestled in the beautiful North Platte River Valley in Garden County. The property boasts a very nice home and several usable outbuildings. The property is a short drive to Lake McConaughy and would make a wonderful full-time residence or weekend getaway. This acreage has it all and the location it perfect, you won’t be disappointed with the Old Cochran Homestead. Land The Old Cochran Homestead consists of 7.63 +/- acres. The property is mainly level to rolling native grass with well established trees. The land also includes 1 acre foot of irrigation water from the Blue Creek canal. Improvements The Old Cochran Homestead was constructed in 1902 and soon after the beautiful 2 story home arrived by rail, it was one of the first Sears, Roebuck and Company kit homes in the area. Over time a few additions were added and the home has recently been remodeled. The partial basement is dry and provides additional storage. The home had all new energy efficient windows installed in 2020 along with electric cove heat. The home utilizes window AC units. The home has 4 large bedrooms, all with large closets, the primary bedroom includes a very large walk-in closet. The 2nd floor bathroom has on demand hot water, a double vanity and large tiled shower. The kitchen is the original farmhouse style kitchen with a breakfast nook, there is also a formal dining area. The home also has a large entry with closet, large open living room, an office/den, a utility/laundry room and an additional storeroom. The Old Cochran Homestead includes a single car detached garage and 5 outbuildings; a drive-thru grainery that has been converted to a workshop and equipment storage, a 2-story barn, 2 utility builds that offer several options and also a livestock shed with an attached chicken coup. The outbuildings have metal roofs and most had fresh paint in 2020. Most of the property is fenced with barbed wire. Recreation The Old Cochran Homestead is only 15 minutes from beautiful Lake McConaughy, the recreational jewel of western Nebraska, is the largest lake in the state with over 100 miles of shoreline, 35,700 surface acres of water, 24 miles long, 4 miles wide, and is famous for its white sand beaches. Each year, thousands of boaters, campers and outdoor enthusiasts make the Lake McConaughy area their destination for fun! In addition to Lake McConaughy which is fed by the North Platte River, you have Lake Ogallala at 320 surface acres the little lake nestled below Kingsley Dam (the 2nd largest earthen dam in the world). These two bodies of water provide endless opportunities for anglers of any skill level, young and old. The vast variety of fish you can catch between these two lakes include; Walleye, White Bass, Stripers, Wipers, Catfish, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rainbow & Brown Trout. Lake McConaughy can accommodate virtually every type of watercraft you can imagine. Lake McConaughy and the North…

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Lewellen, 69147 Nebraska

County: Garden