Cut Across Country Cabin

Land Description

Nestled northeast of Curtis, Nebraska, this 157+/- acre property features a custom 3,500+ sq. ft. log home, built in 2022, with rustic charm and modern comfort. A newly built 48x80 insulated shop offers flexible space for horses, equipment, or workspace. With sweeping views, excellent access, and abundant wildlife, it's perfect for country living, agricultural business, or recreational activities.

Land

Welcome to Cut Across Country Cabin, a one-of-a-kind rural property located just northeast of Curtis, Nebraska. This picturesque 157-Acre property offers privacy, panoramic southern views, and an ideal blend of comfort and functionality for rural living or recreation.

Accessible year-round by well-maintained county roads, the property features several well-kept horse paddocks, newer boundary fencing, and abundant water sources including a new domestic well, three water tanks west of the house, and a functional windmill feeding several tanks. The 157 acres offer deep canyons, mature trees, and healthy native pasture ready to put the pounds on your livestock.

This property is ready for all types of buyers, whether you are looking for a perfect equestrian property, peaceful homestead, a weekend getaway, or a working livestock property, Cut Across Country Cabin offers turnkey infrastructure, natural beauty, and room to roam in every direction.

Improvements

The centerpiece of the property is a beautifully handcrafted 3,504 sq. ft. log home, built in 2022 with squared, milled logs and a durable metal roof. Many of the home's wood features were custom-built from trees harvested directly on the land, giving it a true sense of place and authenticity. The house is thoughtfully positioned on a hill for excellent drainage and takes full advantage of the scenic surroundings. Inside, the main floor includes two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a primary suite, plus a mudroom. The upper level features three additional bedrooms and one bathroom. Quality, double-hung windows with full screens and blown-in attic insulation 2 feet in the first story, 3 feet in the second provide both comfort and efficiency.

Heating is provided by propane 35,000 BTU heater, and while the property is not currently connected to the grid, nearby power is available through McCook Public Power. A solar system is in place and used for select appliances, with the potential to fully run the home with the addition of storage batteries.

Newly constructed in 2024, is the 48'x80 shop that is fully insulated with concrete floor, massive trusses, and a 12-foot front overhang. It's plumbed for a bathroom in the southeast corner, and the west side is ready to be outfitted as a horse barn, making it a versatile space for work, storage, or animals.

Recreation

Experience a vast variety of mule deer, pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, and occasional elk populations near the Curtis, Nebraska area. The property's diverse terrain features open grasslands, brushy draws, mature cottonwoods and scattered cover that provide ideal habitat for trophy-class mule deer, making it a consistent producer during both archery and rifle seasons. The natural ridgelines and hills create perfect vantage points and bedding areas, while the secluded location ensures minimal pressure from surrounding lands.

In addition to big game, this property offers prime upland bird hunting, with strong populations of pheasants, quail, and prairie chickens taking advantage of the native grasses and food sources throughout the area. Whether you're looking for a private hunting getaway or land with excellent recreational value, this 157-Acre parcel offers the kind of hunting experience Nebraska is known for.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

All owned convey.

Region & Climate

Curtis, Nebraska gets 22 inches of rain, 26 inches of snow, and 227 sunny days on average, per year.

Location

Cut Across Country Cabin offers the best of country living - peace, space, craftsmanship, and proximity to small-town charm in Curtis, NE where you'll find regional air service, healthcare, shopping, and more.

The property is also located 20 miles southwest of Gothenburg, NE 30 miles southeast of North Platte, NE 38 miles northeast of McCook, NE and 72 miles west of Kearney, NE.