$1,899,000 | 31.59± Acres
INTRODUCTION
A Cool Country Jewel offers everything that the horse enthusiast could ask for in a small acreage property. This ranch has an amazing and convenient location that offers a quiet country setting yet is located just minutes from downtown Prineville, and less than an hour to Bend, Oregon.
The nearly new 3,491± square foot, single-level custom home, built in 2018, overlooks the Crooked River Valley, farm fields, and wide open pastures below. This beautiful home features an expansive master bedroom, a nice guest suite, a huge great room, a stunning kitchen, a large den suitable for an office (or extra bedroom), a big pantry, mud room, wet bar, large covered patio and barbeque area, hot tub, pool, and gorgeous landscaping, all perfect for entertaining family, friends, and guests. High-end finishes are noted throughout this beautiful home, including hardwood floors, granite countertops, a copper farmhouse sink, alder cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Spoil your horses from the nice horse barn that offers six stalls, each with large runs. The horse barn also features an oversized tack room, outside wash rack, and hay storage.
In addition, the property also includes a three-bay shop with solar power and extra hay storage, a 270feet by 150-feet (approximately) outdoor roping arena, two large turnouts for cattle and horses, a sizeable dog kennel, and plenty of parking and turnaround areas for all your trailers, RVs and toys. The owner has secured up to 10 acres of Ochoco Irrigation District (OID) water. Development of this irrigation is at the new owner’s responsibility.
See for yourself why A Cool Country Jewel is truly as cool as they come and the perfect setting for the equestrian enthusiast!
QUICK FACTS
• 31.59± acres
• 3,491± square foot custom home built in 2018
• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large den and/or office
• Six-stall horse barn with large runs
• Large shop with three bays
• 270-feet by 150-feet outdoor roping arena
• Plenty of space for RVs, boats, and ATVs
• Beautiful Crooked River Valley views
• 5 minutes from downtown Prineville
• Less than an hour from Bend, Oregon
• Potential for up to 10 acres of OID irrigation
LOCATION
East of Bend, just off Highway 26, and almost entirely surrounded by rimrock, is the city of Prineville, Oregon. Prineville is the seat of Crook County and the oldest city in Central Oregon, with a population of 9,253 (2010 census). Its quiet downtown strip offers shopping and dining opportunities, while the surrounding natural landscape offers countless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Prineville is located in Central Oregon’s high desert with the Cascade Mountains to the west and Ochoco National Forest to the east. The Crooked River runs just south of the city, and the famous Deschutes River is only an hour away. Smith Rock State Park, famous for its deep river canyons and world-class rock climbing, is 19± miles to the northwest.
GETTING THERE
From downtown Prineville, take Main Street south past the Crook County Fairgrounds. A Cool Country Jewel is located on the left-hand side, less than a mile from the fairgrounds.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Robert’s Field/Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), 20± miles west of A Cool Country Jewel, is the closest major airport. RDM is located in the heart of Central Oregon and is currently served by four air carriers: Alaska Air, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United/United Express, with daily direct flights to Denver, Portland, Los Angeles International, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. RDM offers 15 daily commercial flights, affordable parking rates, and short lines. The airport is home to the USDA Forest Service Redmond Air Center, Life Flight, Butler Aircraft Services, Les Schwab, Bonneville Power, and Henderson Aviation. Portland International Airport is also an option for air travel and is about a 3-hour drive from A Cool Country Jewel.
ACREAGE
• 31.59± total acres
SCENIC VISTAS
A Cool Country Jewel offers amazing views of the Crooked River Valley, farm fields, pastures, and rimrock croppings that Central Oregon is famous for. You won’t be disappointed by the sunsets enjoyed from the beautiful outdoor patio.
CLIMATE
Climate data courtesy of: http://www.city-data.com/city/Prineville-Oregon.html
Central Oregon boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year. With that much sunshine and the outdoor activities available, there is no shortage of adventure to be enjoyed. Average peak temperatures for summer are 70 to 80 degrees, while winter’s mild average temperatures range from 30 to 50 degrees. These magnificent temperatures year-round make A Cool Country a very comfortable place to live.
IMPROVEMENTS
• 3,491± square foot custom home, built in 2018, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large den
• Six-stall horse barn with runs, tack room, outdoor wash rack, and hay storage
• Three-bay shop with additional hay storage
• Large dog kennel
• Outdoor roping arena
RECREATION
Enjoy a range of recreational pursuits in the Cascade Mountain Range and Smith Rock State Park to the west, the Ochoco National Forest to the east, and along the Deschutes River and its tributary, the Crooked River. Fall through spring allow outdoor enthusiasts to hike, climb and bike throughout the region. The winter months offer downhill and cross-country skiing on Mount Bachelor and snowmobiling in the Cascades.
The flyway for duck and goose in this region is famous to hunters throughout America. The concentrations of birds and the opportunity to hunt them are almost limitless. The presence of deer, elk, and other big game is also a draw to the area. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise with more area to fish and hunt and fewer people to contend with. Wildlife in this area includes duck, geese, turkey, deer, elk, quail, cougar, coyote, and more. It is rich and lush, and nearby forests and mountains sustain large herds.
In addition to year-round fishing for trout and steelhead, Central Oregon is surrounded by nationally renowned rivers, streams, and lakes that provide anglers with a mind-boggling abundance and variety of world-class fishing opportunities. The Deschutes River, Crooked River, Lake Billy Chinook, and Prineville Reservoir are all within an hour’s drive from A Cool Country Jewel.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Local attractions include the Painted Hills, Mt. Bachelor, the Columbia River Gorge, the Deschutes River, and Ochoco National Forest. Mt. Bachelor is known for its excellent skiing and other winter sports and is about a 1.5-hour drive from A Cool Country Jewel. Columbia Gorge wine country is one of the up-and-coming wine regions in the United States and is about a 2.5-hour drive from the property. Portland is about a three-hour drive, and Bend is about an hour’s drive from the ranch. Oregon provides an abundance of attractions for everyone to enjoy.
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
SUMMARY
Located in beautiful Central Oregon, A Cool Country Jewel offers the horseman and horsewoman everything they could want in an equestrian property. With a convenient location, you will enjoy the country’s privacy while being only a few minutes from town. This beautiful small ranch offers a stunning 3,491± square foot custom home, a nice six-stall horse barn, a large shop, plenty of hay storage, and an outdoor roping arena. Additionally, the owner has secured up to 10 acres of irrigation through Ochoco Irrigation District (OID). Contact listing agent for details. The outdoor living space, featuring a hot tub, pool, and large barbeque area, allows you to enjoy the three hundred plus days of sunshine Central Oregon is known for. So, what are you waiting for? A Cool Country Jewel is a sure stunner!
$1,899,000
PRICE TERMS
Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange
Please contact Jerry Hicks at (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@fayranches.com or Jesica Hicks at (949) 2806762 | jesicah@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .
CONTACT NOTICE
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.