317 buffalo road

Nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, this 2019 custom-built home sits on 20 serene acres—Approx: 10 acres of open fields and & 10 acres of hardwood and pine forest—offering unmatched privacy with no homes in sight. Just 0.3 miles from Hwy 4, you’re only 25 minutes to Mena, AR or Broken Bow Lake, and 5 miles to the Ouachita National Forest and Upper Mountain Fork River. The two-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an office, engineered hardwood floors (2019 downstairs, 2025 upstairs), tile baths, and 9-ft ceilings. The open-concept kitchen boasts ceiling-height cabinetry, slow-close deep drawers, walnut butcher-block counters, and a stylish tile/PVC backsplash. Living areas flow to a large covered front patio with tongue-and-groove ceiling and fans, plus a west-facing concrete patio. Rich character includes a 2020 wood stove with a solid oak mantel (c. early 1900s), 2.5” Arkansas stone hearth, antique doors from Arkansas Governor McRae’s home, and French doors salvaged from a 19th-century building—each with original hardware, according to the builder. Upstairs offers all bedrooms, a common loft with treehouse views, two full baths (one with a clawfoot tub), and a climate-controlled attic with natural light. Outdoors, enjoy a 20x30 insulated barn with hot water, loft, mini-split (2021), and dual lean-tos; 10 raised organic garden beds; new fire pit (2025); and a 2021 storm shelter. Utilities include Rich Mountain Electric, a 250-ft well (30 gpm), and in-ground electric to the home. This unique property blends modern comfort with historic charm—ideal as a private retreat, homestead, or mountain getaway.