9999 Lone Oak Rd, Clay City, KY 40312

Property Description

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own 656.11 acres nestled in the breathtaking mountains of Eastern Kentucky! This remarkable property borders approximately 4,000 acres of the federally protected Daniel Boone National Forest, creating a unique opportunity to enjoy a combined landscape of approximately 4,656 acres of private and adjoining public land! Imagine developing numerous Airbnb cabins, luxury mountain retreats, or vacation rentals where your guests could explore thousands of acres of spectacular Kentucky wilderness! With public water and electricity available and access from a county-maintained gravel road, the possibilities for residential development, multiple homesites, and short-term rental investments are tremendous, subject to applicable approvals. The surrounding Daniel Boone National Forest offers an outdoor playground featuring rugged mountain terrain, scenic rock formations, extensive trail systems, abundant wildlife, and fascinating caves throughout the broader region. Imagine offering your guests days of hiking, exploring, wildlife viewing, and outdoor adventures right beyond your property! Located on Lone Oak Road, which intersects Marble Yard Road, this exceptional property offers privacy and seclusion while remaining approximately 10 minutes from downtown Irvine, with convenient access to Clay City, the Kentucky Mountain Parkway, the world-famous Red River Gorge, and Natural Bridge State Resort Park. The adjoining National Forest is managed and protected by the U.S. Forest Service, with federal forest rangers overseeing the surrounding public lands. And here's the incredible advantage: Your tax dollars already help protect and preserve these beautiful public lands, so why not take advantage of the recreational opportunities they offer? You could own 656.11 private acres while giving your guests access to thousands of additional acres of federally protected wilderness, subject to public access rules! Whether you envision a premier Airbnb destination, a private mountain estate, a hunting retreat, multiple residential homesites, or a long-term investment, this extraordinary property offers a rare combination of acreage, utilities, accessibility, and proximity to protected public lands. Opportunities like this are truly special!