SOLD: Idahomestead | Fay Ranches

ID AHOMES T EAD Cambridge, Washington County, Idaho $1,775,000 | 166± Acres

Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

INTRODUCTION Are you looking for space and peace of mind at the end of the line? Settle up at The Idahomestead, the gateway to Idaho’s backcountry recreation: Hells Canyon and McCall. This Idahomestead provides a darling custom 2017-built home with a spacious wrap-around covered porch to take in all the mountain views, wildlife, and the sound of the year-round creek. The home feels like a cabin with all the wood elements and rustic features making it very cozy and welcoming.

The Idahomestead is close enough to civilization but tucked away from the world at the end of a deadend gravel road nestled in the Cuddy Mountains. It provides a private, quiet, and isolated way of living that is only 15 minutes to the nearest amenities in Cambridge and Council and about a two-and-a-halfhour drive to Boise.

Enjoy the slow, primitive, country living Idahomestead has to offer, watching the sunsets, sunrises, wildlife, and the view of a dark sky full of stars right from your porch. You can hunt, gather, forage and grow your own food right on the property. This is the perfect homestead set-up for raising animals and growing your own food. The property is ideal for those looking to homestead; it is fully fenced and all set up for animals and for living off the land with an established orchard and 3,000 square-foot garden.

Idahomestead is an ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast, with Hells Canyon and McCall nearby. End of the road privacy; very remote!

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Private and remote property; the end of a dead-end gravel road 166± acres perimeter and cross fenced 3 live streams flow on the property 20± acres of irrigation water rights that are used to flood irrigate the meadow ground Cozy, well-maintained 2,003 square-foot mountain home built to take in the big mountain views and wildlife with north-facing windows to the meadows and a spacious wrap-around porch The property provides a self-sustaining opportunity to hunt, fish, graze, gather, forage, and grow your own food right on the property or on public lands nearby Located in Idaho’s big recreation county, the honey hole for outdoor enthusiasts: unlimited recreational opportunity year-round (See the recreation section) Property is 2 hours to the eastern gateway of Hells Canyon, 1 hour to the resort town of McCall, Idaho, and a 2.5 hour drive to Boise, the state capitol and business hub Short drive to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United States Forest Service (USFS), and State lands Habitats for Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, upland game birds, turkey, black bear, and the occasional wolf

Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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LOCATION The property sits 7 miles as the crow flies northeast of Cambridge (population 322), 11 miles southwest of Council (population 914), about 50 miles away from McCall (about an hour and a half drive), and about 110 miles to Boise (two and a half-hour drive). From Cambridge, Highway 71 will take you to the southern entrance of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge.

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Dead end gravel road 7 miles east of Cambridge, Idaho 14 miles to Council, Idaho 110 Miles to Boise, Idaho: state capitol, the economic hub, and international airport Close proximity to Payette and Boise National Forest 50 miles to McCall 2 hours to Hells Canyon

GETTING THERE Head north on Highway 95 from I-84, north on Goodrich Road, west on Goodrich Creek Road, and then continue west where the road Ys to Upper Goodrich Creek Road, where it will dead-end into The Idahomestead. End-of-the-road bliss; one way in and one way out.

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The closest commercial airport is in Boise served by Alaska, Southwest, Delta, American, United, and Allegiant airlines.

The nearest municipal airport is Weiser at an elevation of 2,100 feet with 4,012 feet asphalt airstrip.

Midvale, Idaho- Lee Williams Airport https://www.airnav.com/airport/0U9 Weiser, Idaho Municipal Airport https://www.airnav.com/airport/S87 McCall, Idaho Municipal Airport https://www.airnav.com/airport/KMYL

Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

AREA HISTORY Cambridge, Idaho, is a small farming, ranching, and logging community nestled in a valley at the base of the Cuddy Mountain Range, approximately 100 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho, on U.S. Highway 95. The community was founded in 1900 following the construction of the Pacific and Idaho Northern Railways to the mining and logging fields to the north.

Council, Idaho, is similar to Cambridge and lies at a slightly higher elevation. Once you leave Council to the north, west, or east, you are immediately in timber country. Pioneers began calling the area Council Valley because there were large meetings of Native Americans. These gatherings were considered councils or counseling groups. In 1882, the railroad was constructed, bringing people and supplies up from Weiser and helping develop the small communities known as Upper Valley in Washington and Adams Counties.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

ACREAGE The acreage is composed of 166± acres that are entirely perimeter and cross-fenced. Rolling hill topography offers a diverse landscape for vegetation and habitat for livestock and wildlife with native range, bunch grasses, and brush. Meadow ground sits west of the home against the Cuddy Mountain backdrop. It is engulfed in 360 degrees of big mountain views of the Cuddy Mountains and Rush Peak to the west, Mica Hill and Council Mountain to the east. Three live streams flow on the property, with Cow Creek running year-round. There is an established apple orchard and a fenced garden area of 3,049 square feet (.07 acres)! The garden is conveniently set up close to the home, where you can see it from the porch. A private easement for the north neighbors runs on the northeast corner through the meadow ground.

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166± Acres 3,200- 3,400 feet elevation Perimeter and cross-fenced 360 degrees of big mountain views Established apple orchard and garden Neighbors to the north have an easement to drive through the northeast corner of the property

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

TI MBERLAND There is a small amount of ponderosa pine on the property, which the current owner planted. This property is surrounded by timber with the potential to produce lumber. Species that would grow best would be ponderosa pine, western larch (tamarack), and Douglas fir. Some spruce varieties would most likely also do well.

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SCENIC VISTAS Cuddy Mountain is 7,867 feet in elevation and magnetizes and monopolizes your senses while you occupy The Idahomestead. Clear views are plentiful in all directions from the wraparound decking of the home and throughout the property. Looking southeast from the land, you are viewing the Salubria Valley with West Mountains in the far distance. Labeling this as a “view property” is an understatement.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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CLIMATE The “Upper Country” climate is moderate, with spring temperatures ranging from lows in the 20s to summer highs at 90+ degrees. Extremes in the summer and winter can often dip into the sub-zeros or soar to over 100 for days at a time. Evening breezes from the surrounding mountains produce cool, pleasant summer evenings. High desert-dwelling, all four seasons can be felt and experienced. The forty-year average annual rainfall is around 20 inches, and the snowfall ranges from six to 36 inches. The elevation of Cambridge is 2,650 feet above sea level, with the surrounding mountains reaching elevations around 8,000 feet, plummeting to around 1,500 feet in Hells Canyon.

Climate information for Cambridge, Idaho, courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Cambridge-Idaho.html

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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IMPROVEMENTS The Idahomestead provides a darling 2017 custom-built home with a spacious wrap-around covered porch to take in all the country views and wildlife. The house feels like a cabin with all the wood elements and features; very cozy and welcoming. It has many tasteful features: T & G wood, marble countertops, hickory cabinets, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a wood stove. Living room windows face the north elevating the natural lighting with big mountain views of Rush Peak and the meadows. There is a garage/shop, woodshed, chicken coop, tack room, lean-to shelters, corrals, tub and sweep system, and a hay barn with feed bunks.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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RECREATION McCall on Payette Lake is one of Idaho’s favorite mountain resort towns and is only about 50 miles away. McCall is known as the “Gateway to the backcountry” and is the wild child of Idaho. A mountain resort town famous for its coveted morel mushrooms, huckleberries, breweries, outdoor recreation and events, local eateries, and ski resorts; it’s said to have been dubbed the Bend of Idaho. Nearby Brundage Mountain and Tamarack Ski Resort matched with thousands of acres of backcountry, contribute to McCall’s status and popularity as an exceptional summer/winter recreation destination.

Recreation abounds in the Upper Country with the ruggedly beautiful Hells Canyon of the Snake River just 32 miles west on State Highway 71 out of Cambridge. Hells Canyon Dam is North America’s deepest river gorge and has more pioneer and Native American historic sites than any other regional river. Hells Canyon is the mecca for recreational opportunities of fishing, boating, white water rafting, hiking, and hunting.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

H unting & W ildlife This property is located in Hunting Unit 22, the Weiser River Unit. Big Game Species in Unit 22 are listed as deer, elk, bear, lion, pronghorn, wolf, and goat. Some of these animals frequent the ranch along with upland birds. Irrigated fields and flowing creeks invite game in for foraging and drinking. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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RECREATION F ishing Fish for trout in the creek on your own property.

Lakes, rivers, and creeks are available in the area where the property is located. Fishing is a large portion of the recreation in the area.

The Salmon River is a fisherman’s daydream; hike into your secret spot or fish right off the road!

Access within an hour and a half drive from the property.

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Hells Canyon is the outdoorsman’s four-season mecca of Idaho. An outdoor enthusiast’s playground, making up 642,588 acres, is North America’s deepest river gorge. Hells Canyon is Idaho’s most prized fishing ground, ranging from sturgeon, Chinook, steelhead, bass, trout, etc. FISH ON!

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

O ther R ecreation Spring activities: morel and mushroom picking, hunting, snow geese watching, Chinook salmon fishing off the Salmon and Snake River.

Summer activities: white water rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, steelhead salmon fishing, hiking, mountain biking, gold panning, metal detecting, rock climbing, and berry picking.

Fall activities include hunting, camping, and walking along the Weiser River Trail.

Winter activities: snowmobiling, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hot spring dipping, downhill and crosscountry skiing, There is never a lack of year-round recreational activities in the Upper Country, and numerous campgrounds open their grounds up to recreationists. It’s a pack in, pack out mentality with an “Idaho is too great to litter” hospitality. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Washington and Adams County have their own fair and rodeo, which is the highlight of the year for every rural community. Council hosts their 4th of July Celebration along with their fair and rodeo, famously known for their porcupine races; you can’t make this stuff up.

Hells Canyon Days in June is a fun-filled weekend in Cambridge for families as it celebrates with music, crafts, food, and a car show!

The Weiser River Trail is approximately 80 miles meandering along the Weiser River and through the rural towns of the Upper Country. Long nature walks on the Weiser River trail are a spectacular event during the fall.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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INCOME OPPORTUNITY If you see yourself as a homesteader looking for added value while creating an income stream, some concepts would be planting trees for future harvest. Small ornamental trees in the spruce family could be a possibility. A longer-term plan could be to produce merchantable timber. Species could include ponderosa pine and Douglas fir.

Plots could be created for growing ornamental foliage and packaged for sale. Wild honey and specialty food products such as jams, jellies, and sauces could be created by harvesting fruits grown on the property and selling them at the local farmer’s markets.

Animals raised for creating cheese, butter, and natural soaps to market could be another prospect.

Animals can be raised for a butcher to market locally, a ranch-to-table concept.

If you are a woodworker, photographer, sculptor, writer, or artisan, there may be resources and inspiration available on the land to inspire such.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS Idahomestead has rights for 20 acres of irrigation from the Cow Creek tributary. The gravity flow out of Cow Creek makes for very inexpensive irrigated meadows. Rock Creek, Cow Creek, and Tuley Creek all flow through the property, with Cow Creek running year-round.

MINERAL RIGHTS Any and all mineral rights owned will transfer to the buyer at closing.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain productive agricultural ground and 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. No conservation easement encumbers this ranch. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

SUMMARY Enjoy the slow, primitive country living Idahomestead has to offer. From the avid outdoorsman and sportsman to those looking to be more self-reliant, the Idahomestead can get you more connected to the land and nature.

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PRICE $1,775,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange Owner Carry with 40% down

CONTACT Please contact Dixie Barry at (208) 606-6494 | dbarry@fayranches.com or Reneé Baker at (541) 5893458 | rbaker@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.

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.

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Idahomestead | Cambridge, Idaho

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DIXIE BARRY Farm & Ranch Sales Licensed in: ID, OR c. 208-606-6494 dbarry@fayranches.com

FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

RENEÉ BAKER Farm & Ranch Sales Licensed in: ID c. 541-589-3458 rbaker@fayranches.com