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MILL CREEK RANCH OF THE UPPER COUNTRY

Council, Adams County, Idaho

$1,300,000 | 207± Acres

Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country | Council, Idaho

INTRODUCTION

The Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country is a 207± acre grazing tract set up to run 100 mama cows and calves from May-October. With Mill Creek running year-round around the barn area and homesite, it makes for the perfect place to brush up and set up cow camp for the spring and hot summer months.

It has proven to be a cash cow in terms of pasturing pairs. It has no pumping costs due to a gravity feed irrigation set up by a combination of gated pipe, wheel line, and ditch flood irrigation. Rotational grazing is made at ease through eight cross-fenced pastures. It would be a great candidate for an intensive grazing program. The bovine thrives in the high-country grasses with scattered brush and trees to shade up under on a hot day.

The property offers a 1,152-square-foot remodeled two-bed, one-bath ranch house fit for an honest cowpoke. Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country offers a great cattle handling facility of all pipe fence working corrals; a sorting alley, holding pens, a working chute, and a loading chute. There is also a rustic loft barn that stores hay in the winter or can be used as a livestock shelter. There is an old building site accessed from Lappin Lane with power and well hookups for a future building site.

The Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country offers a great grazing tract for cattle that is ready to put you and your cowgirls to work. The ranch opens its gates to invite you in to experience that slow country mountain living where a better quality of life can be found through the connection of land and community.

QUICK FACTS

• 207± deeded acres

• 1,152 square foot 2-bed | 1-bath remodeled ranch house

• Old building site accessed from Lappin Lane with power and well hookups for a future building site

• Rustic wood loft barn

• Mill Creek meanders through the barn area and homesite

• Great cattle handling facility of all pipe fence working corrals; sorting alley, holding pens, working chute and loading chute

• Perimeter fenced with eight crossed-fenced pastures for ease of rotational grazing

• Adjudicated water from Mill Creek that runs year-round

• 48± acres of water rights and 100-head stockwater rights from Mill Creek, a tributary of the Weister River that runs year-round

• 60 shares of corporate stock of the East Fork Ditch Company, LTD

• Easy access to Payette and Boise National Forest

• Private views of the Council Valley and West Mountains

• 2-hour drive from Boise, Idaho - the state capitol, economic hub, and international airport

• 50 minutes to the resort town of McCall for year-round all 4 season recreation rendezvous

Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country | Council, Idaho

Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country | Council, Idaho

ACREAGE

The Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper County is comprised of 207± acres of prime summer grazing grasses that host 100 head of cow/calf pairs May-October. The slopes of the West Mountain on the property gently digress west, making ease irrigating with simple gravity flow via a combination of gated pipe, wheel line, and ditch flood.

• Perimeter-fenced and crossed-fenced into eight pastures

• Various trees and brush are situated in the lower laying areas near the creeks and streams that traverse the property

• Mill Creek runs year-round

• Gravity flow irrigation; no pumping costs

• Adjacent to Idaho State Lands

IMPROVEMENTS

• 1,152-square-foot two-bed, one-bath remodeled ranch house

• Great cattle handling facility of all pipe fence working corrals; sorting alley, holding pens, working chute and loading chute

• Rustic wood loft barn

• Old building site is accessed from Lappin Lane with power and well hookups for a future building site

• Perimeter-fenced and crossed-fenced into eight pastures

RECREATION

McCall on Payette Lake is one of Idaho’s favorite mountain resort towns and is only about 50 miles away. Known as the “Gateway to the backcountry,” McCall is said to have been dubbed the Bend, Oregon, of Idaho, a mountain resort town famous for its coveted four season recreation, morel mushrooms, huckleberries, breweries, events all season, local eateries, and ski resorts. 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 to the 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 river in the region. Hells Canyon is the mecca for recreational fishing, boating, white water rafting, hiking, and hunting opportunities.

Hells Canyon

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H unting & W ildlife

Located in Hunting Unit 32A, the Weiser River Unit, the big game species in Unit 32A are listed as deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, pronghorn, wolf, and goat. Some of these animals frequent the ranch. Some upland birds exist on the ranch as well. Irrigated fields and flowing creeks invite game in for foraging and drinking.

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Fish for trout in the creek on your own property. Lakes, rivers, and creeks are available 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 is within an hour and a half drive from the property.

Hells Canyon is the outdoorsman’s four-season mecca of Idaho, an outdoor enthusiast’s playground, making up 642,588± acres, and 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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Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country | Council, Idaho

Spring Activities: Morel and mushroom picking, hunting, snow geese watching, Chinook salmon fishing off the Salmon and Snake Rivers.

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: 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. Always pack in, pack out, with an “Idaho is too great to litter” mentality.

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AREA HISTORY

Council, Idaho, is a small farming, ranching, and logging community nestled in a valley at the base of the Cuddy Mountain Range approximately 124 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho, on US 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.

You are immediately in timber country once you leave Council to the north, west, or east. Pioneers began calling the area Council Valley due to the large meetings of Native Americans. These gatherings were considered councils or counseling groups.

In 1882 the railroad was constructed; it brought people and supplies up from Weiser and helped develop the small communities known as Upper Valley in Washington and Adams Counties.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Council, Idaho, is a charming and picturesque small town in the western part of the state. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, Council offers a tranquil and close-knit community that appeals to those seeking a quieter, more rural way of life. With its rich history, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a strong sense of community, Council welcomes residents and visitors alike to experience the unique blend of small-town living and natural beauty that defines the area.

Located amidst the rugged beauty of mountains, forests, and rivers, Council provides an ideal backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re drawn to hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, or simply enjoying the serenity of nature, the town offers many options to satisfy your adventurous spirit.

As you explore Council, you’ll discover a town that takes pride in its community bonds. The close relationships among neighbors foster a sense of unity and support that can be hard to find in larger urban areas. This spirit of camaraderie is often reflected in local events, gatherings, and initiatives that bring residents together to celebrate and collaborate.

While Council may have a more modest selection of amenities and services compared to larger cities, its simplicity and slower pace of life provide a unique opportunity to disconnect from the chaos of modern living. Whether you’re considering a permanent move or a temporary escape, Council’s small-town charm and natural beauty offer a refreshing alternative.

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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

• 48± acres of water rights from Mill Creek, a tributary of the Weiser River that runs year-round

• Stockwater rights out of Mill Creek to use for 100-head range cattle

• Sixty shares of corporate stock of the East Fork Ditch Company, LTD

The slopes of the West Mountain on the property gently digress west providing ease of irrigating with simple gravity flow via a combination of gated pipe, wheel line, and ditch flood.

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

The ranch is not encumbered by a conservation easement.

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

The property sits four miles northeast of Council (population 996), about 35 miles away from McCall (a 45-minute drive), and about 128 miles from Boise (2 hour and 15-minute drive).

• At the end of a dead-end road

• 35 miles from McCall, Idaho

• 128 miles to Boise, Idahothe state capitol, economic hub, and international airport

• Adjacent to Idaho

State Land

• Close proximity to Payette and Boise

National Forest

• 50 miles to McCall

• 2.5 hours to Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge

AIRPORT SERVICES

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 a 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

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SUMMARY

Two-step your way into the heart of Idaho’s timeless farming and ranching community of the “Upper Country” on the quiet side to McCall where the wilderness mountain town collides with Western traditions. Get in the rhythm guided by the four seasons where hard work, respect for the land, and the connections that bind a community are set values of this small rural mountain town. Enjoy the slow, primitive, country living Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper County has to offer, from cattlemen to the avid outdoorsman and all those looking to get more connected to the land, community, and nature.

Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country | Council, Idaho

$1,300,000

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Dixie Barry at (208) 606-6494 | dbarry@fayranches.com or Scott Hawes at (541) 4190770 | shawes@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.