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10 +/- Acres, Barn, Pasture, Pond, Fenced, 2 Bed 1 Bath Home, Batesville, Arkansas
Description
Country Home with Barn, Chicken Coop & Pond on 10 +/- Fenced Acres in Bethesda, Arkansas
550 Medlock Road • Bethesda, AR • Independence County
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and self-sufficient living with this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath country home on 10± acres just outside Batesville in the peaceful community of Bethesda, Arkansas. This beautifully landscaped property is a turnkey mini-farm, ideal for anyone seeking a homestead, hobby farm, or serene country lifestyle.
Charming & Updated Farmhouse Features
This cozy home features a recently updated kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, heart pine hardwood floors, and a refurbished vintage clawfoot tub with shower—all adding character and warmth. Enjoy multiple heat sources including central HVAC, propane, and a wood-burning stove, ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency.
An enclosed sun porch offers flexible space that could be used as a third bedroom, home office, or relaxing sitting room.
Mini-Farm Ready – Outbuildings & Infrastructure
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Livestock-Ready
This 10± acre property is fully fenced, cleared, and ready for cows, horses, goats, or chickens. It features an impressive array of outbuildings and functional assets:
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30x33 Barn with feed room, 4 stalls, drive-through stall, and a milk station
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14x40 Chicken Coop with ample space and ventilation
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Detached Garage with 3 large concrete-floored rooms
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Greenhouse, tool room, dog pens, carport, and storm shelter
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Outdoor WPA-built toilet adds a touch of historical charm
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Ideal Location & Accessibility
Situated on a paved road with a low-maintenance yard, this property offers the convenience of easy access while maintaining the privacy and tranquility of rural living. The location provides stunning Ozark foothill scenery while being just minutes from the amenities of Batesville, AR.
Why You'll Love It:
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Move-in ready farmhouse with vintage charm
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Excellent setup for a small farm or homestead
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Multiple water sources and a sustainable lifestyle layout
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Room for animals, crops, and expansion
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Peaceful setting with modern comforts
Home Features:
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2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom
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Bonus sunroom—ideal for morning coffee, plants, or potential 3rd bedroom
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Updated kitchen with newer wood cabinets and open dining/living space
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Laundry/mudroom with separate entry and storage closet
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Original heart pine floors in great condition
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Three types of heat: central HVAC (MAIN), propane heater, and wood stove (both backup)
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Refurbished vintage bathtub with shower
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Newer upgrades: windows, sewer system, plumbing, electrical, insulation
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Backup wood stove on enclosed porch with vented fireproof wall
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Deep underground storm shelter
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Firewood included for 2025 winter
Land & Outbuildings:
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10 ± acres fenced and cleared pasture—ready for cows, horses, goats, or chickens
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30x33 barn with feed room, 4 stalls, drive-through stall, and milk station
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14x40 chicken coop
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Dog pens, greenhouse, tool room, carport, and detached garage (3 large rooms with concrete floors)
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Pond that never runs dry, 2 wells, 2 cisterns, and city water
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Fruit trees (peach, apple, fig, pear), raised garden beds, and beautiful landscaping
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Low-maintenance lawn—rarely needs mowing, watering, or fertilizer
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Outdoor WPA-built toilet for historical charm
This property offers all the essentials for a mini-farm or homestead lifestyle, with modern systems already updatedand functional infrastructure in place. It’s move-in ready and full of character! All updates were completed by seller/per seller. I look forward to showing you how nice they look in person!
Schedule Your Showing Today!
This country gem won’t last long! Contact your trusted land specialist to see this beautiful Bethesda property in person.
To Schedule a Showing:
Call Pamela Welch at 870-897-0700 (Listing Agent & your Local Land Specialist)
Or call the office at 870-495-2123 , Mossy Oak Properties Selling Arkansas
www.WeSellArkansas.com
Equal Housing Opportunity
Directions: From Batesville head West down Harrison St, continue onto E Boswell St. Take a right onto N Central Ave. Take a left onto W Ross St, continue onto Bethesda Rd. Go all the way to Bethesda then take a right onto Medlock Rd, the property will be on the right.
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