Prime Buildable Lots, Birch Hollow

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Stanton, KY: Development & Investment Opportunities Near Red River Gorge in Birch Hollow (Powell County)

10% Buyer's Premium - Online Only

Selling Absolute - Regardless of Price - No Minimum Bid Required

By Order of Trustee. On behalf of the late developer & visionary Dale Smith.

This is your shot to make a mark in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky with an opportunity to build your dream luxury cabin, short-term rental investments or private resort development near the Red River Gorge.

280± total acres offered in tracts, single parcels and combinations of platted lots.

(4) Larger Parcels ranging from 24± to 91± acres with potential for Development, Land Banking, Hunting Tracts, White Oak Logging & more.

(10) Smaller Lots ranging from 0.4± to 2.0± acres ideal for building your Dream Mountain Home or Short-term Rental Investments.

Bidding Starts to Close: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Et

Inspection (By Appointment Only): Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Property Address: 170 Birch Hollow Rd., Stanton, KY 40380

Sale Broker: Don Erler

Sale Manager: Austin McRoberts

This auction is a golden opportunity, with a range of investment levels to play your part in the story of Birch Hollow. The Luxury HOA Cabin Community, nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Appalachian Mountains is located in Stanton, the county seat of Powell County, in an area known as the gateway to Red River Gorge.

Included in this sale are multiple platted, buildable lots with county water, electric and fiber optic internet readily available. For the more seasoned builder, we're offering five adjoined and contingent parcels for a medium-sized development play.

For the discerning developer, the possibilities are limitless. Envision an exclusive sportsman's club, a private retreat perfect for hiking, fishing, bow hunting, and other outdoor activities. This dream could become a reality with the option to combine the largest parcels, totaling over 270 acres with two ponds.

Located just 60 miles east of Lexington's Blue Grass Airport, the property is less than 10 miles from downtown Stanton and even closer to the stunning Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and countless outdoor experiences. Nestled in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Birch Hollow is a natural retreat tucked in between multiple ridges, numerous ravines, natural springs and dense outcrops of stone cliffs typical in the area.

Whether you're seeking scenic trails, thrilling adventures, or simply a peaceful escape into nature, Birch Hollow has everything you could want. This growing HOA cabin community currently includes 14 luxury cabins, carefully crafted homes, each with its own personality. It's a place where the wild meets comfort, where vacationers arrive as guests but leave as part of Birch Hollow's story.

101: 24.52± Acres (Parcel 1)

102: 70.64± Acres (Parcel 2)

103: 91.37± Acres (Parcel 3)

104: 84.48± Acres (Parcel 4)

105: 2.02± Acres (Parcel 5)

106: 0.50± Acre Buildable Lot (Lot 6)

107: 0.50± Acre Buildable Lot (Lot 7 & 7A)

108: 0.38± Acre Lot (Lot 4)

109: 5 Lots, selling together, Totaling 4.3± Acres (Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21)

110: 1.13± Acre Buildable Lot (Lot 15)

Terms: Proof of Funds Required to Bid, 10% Buyer's Premium added to winning bid to determine sale price, Earnest Money Deposit 20% of Purchase Price, 2% Broker Co-op, close in 30 days.

Bidding Starts to Close: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Et

Inspection (By Appointment Only): Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Property Address: 170 Birch Hollow Rd., Stanton, KY 40380

Sale Broker: Don Erler

Sale Manager: Austin McRoberts

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In Cooperation and Conjunction with Don Erler Real Estate & Auction KY Broker 185210 A.L. 259695