Located along VL Dutch Settlement Road near Dowagiac, Michigan, this exceptional 100+/- acre recreational property combines mature timber, rolling topography, extensive groomed trails, significant Dowagiac Creek frontage, paved road access, and a private setting close to modern conveniences. The diverse landscape creates an outstanding opportunity for a buyer looking for recreational land, hunting property, timberland, wildlife habitat, or a long-term rural investment in southwest Michigan. The property features beautiful rolling terrain with mature timber throughout. Maple, oak, cherry, and pine are among the primary tree species, creating a diverse forest environment with varying cover, structure, and character. The rolling topography creates a property that feels even bigger than it is and provides opportunities to move throughout the property while taking advantage of different terrain features. Miles of groomed trails dissect the acreage, providing an established network for access and enjoying every inch of its recreational potential. For the outdoor enthusiast, the combination of mature timber, diverse terrain, water frontage, and established trails is special! The property has been developed with infrastructure that makes it ready for its next chapter, giving the next owner a foundation from which to continue recreational use, wildlife management, timber stewardship, and other land improvements. The existing trail system can provide access throughout the acreage while also showcasing the variety of habitat and terrain found across this substantial tract. Dowagiac Creek and its mature oak-laden banks make this tract one of a kind, adding another important dimension to the recreational landscape. Water frontage can provide habitat diversity, scenic character, and additional opportunities for enjoying the outdoors including fishing and waterfowl hunting. The creek and surrounding habitat contribute to a property setting that is well suited to wildlife observation and recreational pursuits. The combination of timber and creek frontage creates natural diversity across the property and enhances its overall character. The property also offers excellent hunting potential. The combination of mature timber, diverse terrain, creek frontage, established trails, and adjacent sanctuary creates a setting that can support a variety of wildlife-management and hunting strategies. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl are among the wildlife species found on the property. The trails, topography, and plot openings provide the opportunity to hunt this great tract effectively. With a little TLC the diversity of this tract and hunt ability could make it a very consistent Cass county producer! The surrounding wetlands and sanctuary cover provides an additional component to the propertys recreational appeal. Having substantial areas of secure cover adjacent to the property can be an important consideration for recreational landowners, particularly when evaluating a property for wildlife habitat and hunting management. The propertys rolling terrain and mature forest also provide numerous options for evaluating stand locations, access routes, habitat improvements, and other management strategies. Access is another significant advantage. The property has paved road frontage along VL Dutch Settlement Road, providing direct access from an established public roadway. The location places this recreational tract within convenient reach of Dowagiac whil
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Broker Name: Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
Agent Name: Michael Valliere
Broker Phone: 217-407-0814
Shown By
Broker Title: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Broker Phone: 888-988-0838
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