22652 Madison Rd, South Bend, IN 46614

Property Description

Welcome to this exceptional 81.17 +/- acre recreational property located in St. Joseph County, Indiana! This property offers an incredible combination of country living, outstanding recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat, and beautiful hardwood timber. Whether you're looking for a premier hunting retreat, private residence, or a place to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends, this property has plenty to offer. The property features a 2,170-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for comfortable country living or a weekend hunting getaway. With over 81 acres right outside your door, you can enjoy the peace and privacy of rural living while still being conveniently located near South Bend and surrounding communities. One of the standout features of this property is its diverse hardwood timber and excellent wildlife habitat. The woods have recently undergone a selective timber harvest, creating openings throughout the property that allow sunlight to reach the forest floor and encourage new vegetation and understory growth. These areas offer excellent potential for improved bedding cover, natural browse, and wildlife habitat. The property features a beautiful grove of walnut trees, along with impressive white oaks, cherry trees, maple groves, and a variety of other hardwood species. For the serious outdoorsman, this tract offers outstanding whitetail deer hunting potential. The combination of mature hardwoods, recently select-cut timber, natural cover, and diverse habitat creates an excellent foundation for managing and hunting mature whitetails. The white oaks provide a valuable natural food source during productive acorn years, while the thicker areas of regeneration can create ideal bedding and security cover. With strategic stand locations, potential food plot improvements, and continued habitat management, this property has the ingredients to become an exceptional hunting destination for years to come. Beyond deer hunting, the property offers opportunities for turkey hunting, wildlife watching, hiking, exploring, and enjoying everything that owning a large recreational tract has to offer. The diversity of timber and natural habitat makes this a property that outdoor enthusiasts will truly appreciate. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Another tremendous feature of this property is its location just minutes from Potato Creek State Park, one of Northern Indiana's premier outdoor recreation destinations!