6606 Bear Creek Road
Rome, IN 47574

Experience the best of Southern Indiana living on this remarkable 60-acre property near Rome, offering a beautiful country home, exceptional recreation, and unmatched privacy. Bordering more than 200 acres of Hoosier National Forest and just one mile from Rome Park and public Ohio River access, this property is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Whether a full-time residence, hunting retreat, family getaway, or recreational investment, it offers comfort, natural beauty, and year-round adventure. The well-maintained home overlooks a beautifully stocked pond and features a spacious wraparound porch and screened-in porch with peaceful water and timber views. Inside are two bedrooms, a welcoming living area filled with natural light, and large windows bringing the outdoors in. The finished basement includes a spacious primary bedroom with direct access to a screened-in patio. The stocked pond features a fountain, dock, and nearby fire pit, creating a beautiful setting for fishing, relaxing, and entertaining. Approximately 57 acres of hardwood timber provide exceptional wildlife habitat and recreational value, attracting whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. The property's diverse habitat offers excellent hunting and year-round wildlife viewing. Direct adjacency to more than 200 acres of Hoosier National Forest provides immediate access to additional public hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Rome Park and the Ohio River are just one mile away for boating, kayaking, fishing, and river recreation, while thousands of additional acres of public land, hiking and horseback riding trails, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and camping are within a short drive. The expansive lawn, mature landscaping, open green space, playground, and outdoor living areas provide ample space for entertaining, family gatherings, gardening, or future improvements. Properties combining a quality home, private acreage, stocked water, mature timber, exceptional wildlife habitat, and direct Hoosier National Forest access are exceptionally rare. Add the nearby Ohio River and extensive public recreation, and this becomes far more than a home?it is a complete outdoor lifestyle property offering hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, wildlife watching, and lasting memories. If you're seeking privacy without isolation and recreation without compromise, this extraordinary Southern Indiana retreat deserves your attention.

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