SOLD: Giorgi Ranch | Fay Ranches

GIORGI RANCH

Paulina, Oregon

$3,950,000 | 2,545± Acres

Giorgi Ranch | Paulina, Oregon

INTRODUCTION

Let’s get Western! If rural living, an honest day of work, wide open spaces, and a chance to connect with the fundamentals of life are your goals, then we have a fantastic ranch waiting for you. Yes, sir, the Giorgi Ranch will check all these boxes and then some! Sometimes as wild as the Native Americans that first lived on this land, this is your chance to escape the noise and confusion of the modern day.

The Giorgi Ranch features 2,545± total deeded acres, with 766± acres of irrigated hay and pasture and almost 1,800± acres of rangeland, rimrocks, and big game hunting grounds. An owner-operator can run this efficient ranch as a great hay farm, cattle operation, or a combination of both. The Giorgi Ranch is well equipped with an excellent infrastructure and includes three homes, one bunkhouse, a sizeable shop, a horse barn, corrals, cattle scales, a squeeze chute, and leadup. Eight irrigation pivots, multiple wheel lines, and gated pipe round out the major systems on this well-balanced ranch.

The current owner has also had excellent big game hunting success, harvesting several nice mule deer bucks and large Rocky Mountain bull elk over the past 20± years. With three landowner preference tags for buck mule deer and bull Rocky Mountain elk and access to thousands of acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM), you’re sure to scratch your big game hunting itch here at the Giorgi Ranch.

Located one-hour southeast of Prineville, this excellent ranch is surrounded by other large ranch holdings in the rural farm and ranch community of Paulina, Oregon. This community is known for growing highquality alfalfa and hay, producing healthy livestock, and continuing its rural culture. Surrounded by the Maury Mountains to the south and the Ochoco Mountains to the north, with Beaver Creek flowing through the valley and to the Crooked River, you’re sure to see something new every day.

A rural lifestyle, peace and quiet, unsurpassed beauty, and a productive and efficient Central Oregon ranch are what you will find here on the Giorgi Ranch.

QUICK FACTS

• 2,545± acres

• 766± acres of irrigation

• 1,800± acres of rangeland

• Beaver Creek frontage

• Three homes and one bunkhouse

• Productive hay and cattle operation

• Excellent ranch infrastructure

• Access to thousands of acres of BLM land

• 3 landowner preference tags

• 1 hour southeast of Prineville, Oregon

ACREAGE

• 2,545± deeded acres

SCENIC VISTAS

From the Giorgi Ranch, you’ll enjoy endless beauty. Beaver Creek flows through the ranch and the Paulina Valley, attracting several species of wildlife. The snowy Ochoco Mountain tops can be seen to the north, with the Maury Mountains to the south. There is no shortage of scenic vistas here at Giorgi Ranch.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Three homes

• Bunkhouse

• Sizeable shop

• Horse barn

• Corrals, cattle scales, squeeze chute, and leadup

• 8 irrigation pivots

RECREATION

Enjoy a range of recreational pursuits with both the Maury Mountains and Ochoco National Forest. Fall through spring allow outdoor enthusiasts to hike, climb and bike throughout the region.

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F ishing

The fishing accessible from this property is outstanding. Beaver Creek runs the length of the property and is known for redband trout. 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 driving distance from Giorgi Ranch.

Deschutes River

h unting & W ildli F e

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 common 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. Giorgi Ranch also includes three landowner preference tags for deer and elk.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Local attractions include the Smith Rock State Park, Painted Hills, Mount Bachelor, the Columbia River Gorge, the Deschutes River, and Ochoco National Forest. Mount Bachelor is known for its excellent skiing and other winter sports and is about a 2.5-hour drive from Giorgi Ranch. Columbia Gorge wine country is one of the up-and-coming wine regions in the United States and is about a 3.5-hour drive from the property. Portland is about a four-hour drive, and Bend is about a two-hour drive from the ranch. Oregon provides an abundance of attractions for everyone to enjoy.

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Smith Rock State Park

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

Currently operated as a hay and cattle ranch, the Giorgi Ranch has historically been a productive and efficient operation. A new owner could run this efficient ranch as a great hay farm, cattle operation, or a combination of both.

CLIMATE

Paulina has a definite four-season climate, but the area is semi-arid, with total precipitation averaging 14.5 inches per year and an average snowfall of 38.5 inches. Summer temperatures in July average 86 degrees with comfortable, cool nights. The winter temperatures average around 19 degrees, with January as the coldest month. With 300 days of sunshine a year, Paulina and the surrounding areas have a very comfortable climate.

Climate data for nearby Prineville, Oregon, courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Prineville-Oregon.html

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

Giorgi Ranch includes 766± acres of irrigation.

Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some exceptions, cities, farmers, factory owners, and other users must obtain a permit or water right from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source, whether it is underground, or from lakes or streams. Landowners with water flowing past, thru, or under their property do not automatically have the right to use that water without a permit from the Department. The water of Oregon are administered by the State of Oregon under a “priorappropriation” doctrine; first in time, first in right.

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.

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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.

LOCATION

Giorgi Ranch is located in the small ranching and farming community of Paulina, Oregon, approximately one-hour southeast of Prineville, Oregon.

AIRPORT SERVICES

The closest major airport is Robert’s Field/Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), 75± miles west of the Giorgi Ranch. RDM is located in the heart of Central Oregon and is currently served by five air carriers: Alaska Air, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United/United Express, with daily direct flights to Denver, Los Angeles International, Burbank, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Palm Springs, Phoenix, and Seattle. RDM offers 28 daily commercial flights, long-term parking, and shorter 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 4-hour drive from Giorgi Ranch.

SUMMARY

The Giorgi Ranch is an excellent hay and cattle operation located in Central Oregon, right in the center of the state. This beautiful 2,545± acre ranch includes 766+ acres of irrigation with Beaver Creek flowing through it. With an excellent infrastructure, including three homes, a bunkhouse, a large shop, a horse barn, cattle facilities, and excellent irrigation distribution, most of the hard work has been done to make this an efficient operation. Located in Paulina, you will enjoy a rural community where ranching and farming roots run deep and only about an hour southeast of Prineville. This ranch also adjoins thousands of acres of BLM land and includes three landowner tags for buck mule deer and bull Rocky Mountain elk.

A beautiful location, productive operation, big game hunting, and all the groundwork in place: the Giorgi Ranch has it all.

$3,950,000

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Jerry Hicks at (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@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 .

PRICE TERMS 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.