Deschutes River Corridor Ranch

Deschutes River Corridor Ranch
10 NE Juniper Lane, Madras

• MLS ID 98261014
• Agency reference # 9899
• Market Status Active
• Listing Type For Sale
• Price $3,650,000
• State Oregon
• Closest City Madras
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathrooms 2
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This ranch is situated in a highly desirable area in Central Oregon. This cattle ranch is bordered by miles of the Deschutes River, which is prized by anglers as one of the finest rivers in the Western US for trout and Steelhead.

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Location

This ranch is situated in a highly desirable area in Central Oregon, just 1 hour North of Bend and 1 hour East of Mt. Hood, Oregon. Portland, OR and Portland International Airport are within 2 hours of the ranch. Located in Jefferson County, Deschutes River Ranch is just 10 minutes from Madras, Oregon.

Acreage

17,000+/- acres. * 1,237+/- deeded acres * 763+/- acres BLM Permit * 15,000+/- acres Cattle Grazing Association- managed by the USFS

Water

This ranch is located at the end of the irrigation district. Between water rights and natural sub-irrigation, there is a total of 300+/- acres of irrigated pasture. All irrigation is put on via sprinklers. A large portion of the irrigated acres are supplied through a gravity flow high pressure system, which uses no electricity. A very large amount of fresh water flows through the ranch from Frog Springs Creek, a main feeder to the Deschutes River. There are cascading waterfalls, ponds and small lakes on the ranch. In addition to the water flowing from Frog Springs Creek, excess run-off water from irrigation also flows through the creek and ranch. The seller is currently pursuing the possibility of generating hydro-electric power.

Operation

Seller currently runs 550 mother cows with some outside hay through the winter. Seller reports that 1.5-2 tons of hay in winter is average. The irrigated portions of the ranch are all currently in pasture. Seller does not raise any hay, but is it readily available in the local market.

Homes / Buildings

The owner's home offers 2,568+/- sq. ft. of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. It affords the owner a large deck for barbecues and entertaining. This ranch also offers: * Separate Bunk House * Storage Building that has been converted to a Rec room with full bar * Corrals * Barn * Building for skeet shooting and golf ball tee area * Large storage building with a shop area and several storage bays

Improvements

The seller has leveraged the recreational resources available with this unique ranch. He has allowed hunting and recreation for corporate and private clients and feels that this concept could be expanded on by a new owner. A new owner might continue to pursue and highlight the desirability of corporate retreats, team building, client and guest ranch accommodations, hunting, fishing and other recreation venues. The seller would consider selling an interest in the ranch to pursue this, or an outright sale of the whole property. The seller is pursuing an application for zoning of a guest ranch which, if granted, would allow the owner to build additional lodging.

Price

$3,650,000 Cash and/or owner may carry and/or owner may consider a partial trade for a smaller ranch or other real estate. All written offers will be considered.

Features

This highly desirable pasture cattle ranch is bordered by miles of the Deschutes River Corridor which is prized by anglers as one of the finest rivers in the western United States for trout and steelhead fishing. Sheer granite rock cliffs blend with timber land, pasture land, 11 ponds, streams, waterfalls and the shimmering free flowing Deschutes river. The ranch provides access to this pristine river. Elevations of the ranch run from about 1,000+/- feet along the river to about 2,500+/- feet at the headquarters. Summer range land is higher. Just 8 minutes from the ranch there is a jet-capable airport in Madras, Oregon. Commercial air service is less than 30 minutes from the ranch in Redmond, Oregon. There are over 200 lakes within a 100 mile radius of this ranch as well as dozens of championship golf courses. Aside from great hunting & fishing, this ranch offers miles of hiking & horseback riding over historic and unspoiled trails, as well as canoeing, kayaking and rafting on the Deschutes River. From rock climbing at the ranch or at nearby Smith Rock, skiing/snowboarding on Mt. Hood or Mt. Bachelor, to water skiing and wake boarding at one of the nearby lakes, this ranch is in the heart of it all. So whether you want to play or just relax and enjoy the privacy and magnificent views of the ranch, Deschutes River Ranch is for you. Bring your family, friends, cattle, horses and your love for the outdoors, recreation and wildlife.

Recreation

The deeded portion of this ranch fronts public lands. The public lands front 5+/- miles of river, providing excellent fishing for steelhead and trout. 11 ponds located on the deeded portion of the ranch offer great private fishing for trout, bass and panfish. The deer hunting is excellent. Elk and other big game also frequent areas of the ranch. A portion of the ranch is a licensed Upland Game Preserve. The seller currently operates a hunting/fishing/recreation business allowing for guided hunts of pheasant, chukar and quail from August 1 to March 31. The wild population of chukar and quail are plentiful as well as in-season mourning doves and migratory water fowl.