A mile-long gravel road winds through approximately 80 acres of cleared land before making its way back through the large hardwood forest. The drive alone gives you the feeling that you're entering one of Kentucky's beautiful state parks. Positioned on a knob in the back corner of a beautiful hollow, a cabin overlooks the barns, creek, and a gorgeous wooded hillside. The crown jewel of the Lewis 580 is undoubtedly the cabin.

The 1,400 square foot hand-built cabin was the passion of a local man who began construction around 2010. He sourced local materials and set out to build his dream home. Unfortunately, he did not live long enough to see the project completed. The partially finished cabin sat for several years until a group of gentlemen purchased the property and took on the task of caring for the land and finishing the home. Expert carpenters and craftsmen were brought in to complete the project, and what you see today is the culmination of their work.

Three porches provide plenty of place to sit back, relax, and take it all in. And when you're sitting on one of those porches, you won't be listening to traffic or the neighbors.

No expense was spared outfitting the cabin. A large stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the main living area, surrounded by comfortable seating and a large TV. Starlink provides reliable internet service with enough bandwidth to work remotely, make Zoom calls, or stay connected when you need to.

The large kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a beautiful bar seating area. There is also a dining table in the main room, along with additional seating that creates a great place to relax, play games, or spend time with family and friends.

The hallmark of a great cabin is exceptional woodwork, and the Lewis 580 has plenty of it. From the exterior logs, porches, and railing work to the massive interior beams and hardwood flooring, the attention to detail is everywhere. Large exposed beams run the length of the ceiling, and a full wooden staircase leads to the second floor. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms finished with ceramic tile and quality fixtures. Multiple loft areas, accessed by ladders, overlook the bedrooms, providing some of the cabin's favorite sleeping and play areas for kids.

The cabin is heated and cooled by multiple mini-split HVAC units throughout, all operated by remote control. A quality septic system handles the rest, making it a comfortable and functional retreat without sacrificing the feeling of being completely removed from the outside world.

The Lewis 580 is situated approximately 30 minutes from Maysville, providing access to shopping, restaurants, medical services, and other amenities. Morehead, home to Morehead State University, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, and various shopping and dining options, is roughly one hour away. Depending on the route and traffic, you can be in Lexington in under two hours. For those coming from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, expect a 1.5-2 hour commute. Vanceburg sits along the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, offering quick access to the AA Highway (KY 9), which provides an important east-west connection through the region. The property offers the best of both worlds: a secluded Eastern Kentucky setting while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of several regional population centers.

The current owners are avid 4x4 trail riders, and their desire to own the property was driven in large part by its sheer size and beautiful Eastern Kentucky terrain. Large ridges, creek bottoms, hollows, and hardwood forests create an incredible trail-riding environment. An old state route runs through the property and serves as the primary means of ingress and egress. From there, a series of additional trails wind in and out of creeks and hollows and up and down the hills. It's truly an exceptional riding property with challenges for just about every level of driver.

Want an easy ride? Follow the flat limestone creekbed back toward the cabin. Looking for something a little more interesting? Take one of the more scenic routes through the forest. Either way, keep your eyes open for beautiful rock formations and abundant wildlife.

Although the current owners are not hunters, the wildlife here is impressive. Big whitetail deer, wild turkey, black bear, bobcat, and just about every small-game species you could expect in Eastern Kentucky can be found.

The Lewis 580 has everything you would want in a high-quality hunting property: abundant food sources, seemingly endless bedding areas, water, dense cover, pasture, and surrounding row-crop farms. That combination is the basic formula for holding big whitetail deer.

Hunting pressure on the property has been minimal. While a couple of guests have hunted the property over the years, it has not been heavily hunted. With the addition of a few strategically placed food plots and your favorite tree stands or blinds, the Lewis 580 could quickly become a premier hunting property.

Three large barns and a large garage are included in the Lewis 580. Two substantial wood barns, sitting directly across from the cabin, were likely originally used for tobacco, and both remain functional today. One would benefit from some replacement boards, but both offer excellent storage and additional potential.

Just beyond the garage, across the creek and over a small walking bridge, sits one of the most unique improvements on the property: a massive steel barn measuring approximately 80' x 40'. With multiple large doors, there is plenty of room to move equipment in and out, and the barn has enough space to store an impressive amount of equipment. But simply using it for storage would be a massive underutilization of what this building offers. The barn was built on a concrete slab with radiant floor heat. A tankless water heater supplies hot water throughout the slab, allowing the entire floor to be heated with the flip of a switch. The building has also been professionally spray-foamed, providing excellent insulation. Running the length of one side of the barn is a series of framed and drywalled rooms. Each room includes multiple bunk beds, with the current configuration capable of accommodating roughly 12-15 guests.

At the far end is a full kitchen with a sink, full-size appliances, and countertops. A large TV and additional seating create what might be one of the best "man caves" you'll ever find on a hunting property. Imagine spending the day riding trails or hunting, then coming back to the barn to work on your equipment, cook dinner, watch some football, or simply sit around with friends.

And if that's not enough, there is even the potential for an indoor archery range. You could use the space as a private lodge for family and friends, develop a hunting camp, or potentially create a revenue-producing opportunity by offering accommodations to hunters and recreational enthusiasts. There are plenty of possibilities!

And, we haven't even gotten into the potential of a future timber harvest or carbon-credit program!

The Lewis 580 is the kind of property that offers something for almost everyone. For the serious hunter, there is tremendous wildlife habitat and minimal hunting pressure. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are miles of trails, creeks, hollows, ridges, and some of the best scenery Lewis County and Eastern Kentucky have to offer. For someone looking for a private retreat, an incredible custom cabin is tucked away at the back of the property. Then there are the barns, the heated and insulated steel building, the potential guest accommodations, and the possibility of creating additional income streams.

Most importantly, properties of this size and quality simply don't come to market very often. Finding 580 contiguous acres is difficult enough. Finding the large acreage with a finished custom cabin, multiple barns, extensive trail systems, excellent wildlife habitat, and this much additional potential is something else entirely. The Lewis 580 is truly a once-in-a-lifetime type of property.

Experience #TheSmallTownWay, call Jon Toelke today to learn more and schedule a private showing.

Location:

1073 Black Lick Branch

Vanceburg, KY 41179

Lewis County

15.5 Miles SW of Vanceburg

29 Miles SE of Maysville

31.4 Miles N of Morehead

86.3 Miles NE of Lexington

89 Miles SE of Cincinnati, OH

Coordinates:

38.48595, -83.45850

Property Use:

Hunting

Recreational

Farming/Homestead

Timber

Carbon Credit Potential

Investment

Tax Information:

TBD

Property Information:

580 Acres

80 Acres Cleared

1,400 SqFt Custom Cabin

3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms

Multiple Lofts

Large Stone Fireplace

Custom Kitchen

3 Covered Porches

Starlink Internet

Mature Hardwoods

Extensive Trail System

Creek Bottoms, Hollows, Ridges

Rock Formations

Pasture

Surrounding Row-Crop Farms

Two Wood Barns

Massive 80' x 40' Steel Barn

Heated Concrete Floors

Tankless Water Heater

Spray-Foamed/Insulated

Mulitple Bunk Rooms

Full Kitchen

Entertainment/Rec Area

Large Garage

Extra Space for Storage