Enjoy living "Life on the Land" in the highly desirable northern Oakland County area of Holly. This beautiful 80 acre farm features rolling terrain, fertile farm fields, majestic hardwoods, a beautiful pond, along with lush cattail swales and a vibrant spring fed creek that offers excellent wildlife habitat. This property is just waiting for a new owner to take it to the next level of up-scale "Country Living".
Land
This beautiful 80 acre property with its current amenities is a great start for a hobby farm. The property’s location justifies a new custom home built for equestrian and recreational living.
This farm ground has fertile soil and the property features rolling wooded terrain, spring fed pond and creek, along with the natural springs that provide for lush cattail swales.
Approximately 49 +/- tillable acres are currently planted in corn.
Excellent habitat for deer, turkey and waterfowl hunting!
Water-Woods-Wildlife paradise!
Private land tracts border the east and south property lines.
The Rose Hill Center, a beautiful 400 acre peaceful campus, borders on the west property line.
Improvements
The ranch style home is 2,624 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. A 34′ x 24′ vaulted family room was an addition a few years ago. The kitchen has an island and is open to the dining and living area. A wood stove adds to the cozy feel for your family and friends entertainment area. LP gas forced air heat, central air and a whole house Generac power system.
The storage barn that is 115′ x 65′ with doors on the ends. A blacktop circle driveway for large vehicle access.
A grain silo is situated overlooking the property, ideal for the new craze for outdoor gazebo style fun.
A chicken coop with a covered feeding area for small farm animals.
Great potential for a horse farm!
The entire property is defined with older woven wire fencing.
Recreation
Endless four season recreational opportunities for this desirable property!
Deer, turkey and waterfowl hunting has been successfully enjoyed for many years.
The Village of Holly, in Northern Oakland County is known for its appealing outdoor lifestyle.
Nearby is Lake Fenton, a beautiful 845 acre all sports lake with a public boat launch and only 6 miles away. It’s the largest lake in bordering Genesee County and offers excellent fishing. The DNR releases 20,000 – 30,000 Walleye in Lake Fenton every year which makes this an Anglers Haven!
The popular Holly State Recreation Area is 10 minutes away. The park’s 8,007 acres of rolling woodlands and open fields provide opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, boating, disc golf, fishing, mountain biking and much more.
Close by is the Holly-Wilderness Trail, a beautiful 7-mile route featuring a variety of terrain, including rolling woodlands, pine forest, wetlands, ponds and prairies. This trail is considered easy to moderate and is ideal for beginning mountain bikers and cross-country skiers.
The hidden gem called “Seven Lakes State Park” is a short 6 mile drive. Seven Lakes is 230 acres of crystal clear water with several miles of shoreline. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.
The Holly Oaks ORV Park, consists of former and active sand and gravel mines, making the park a unique destination. The Park facilities include trails, scramble areas, rock and log crawls, water features, hill climbs and is open to all types of ORVs, including full-size vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles or ATVs and motorcycles. Air stations are located within the park.
The award winning Heather Highlands Golf Course is only 10 minutes away from Black Oak Farms! There are 81 additional golf courses within a 20 mile radius from the property.
For some winter time fun, beautiful Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboard Resort is 3 miles away! They even offer night skiing to enjoy making turns under the lights.
Agriculture
Approximately 49 +/- acres, consists of 3 fields that are currently being farmed for hay, corn and soy beans. The remaining 42 +/- acres consist of mature hardwood timber including Oak, Maple and Poplar trees.
General Operations
Owners for over 20 years, enjoyed the property as a rental hobby farm and leased out the farm ground.
Region & Climate
Holly, Michigan is located in Southeast Michigan and has four distinct seasons. The average summertime temperature is a comfortable 79 degrees, and the annual snowfall is approximately 32 inches.
The Village of Holly is in northern Oakland County, Michigan. The population was 5,997 at the 2022 census. The village is located within Holly Township.
Location
Black Oak Farms is located approximately 30 miles north of the Metro Detroit area.
The Flint Bishop International Airport is 13 miles away.
Conveniently located 1/4 mile west of Highway I-75 in a rural country setting only 5 miles from Holly.