SANCTUARY ON THIRD FORK
Ola, Gem County, Idaho
$2,245,000 | 480± Acres
Sanctuary on Third Fork | Ola, Idaho
INTRODUCTION
Sanctuary on Third Fork is positioned just south of the Boise National Forest on NF-16 forest road. The property has a clear mountain trout stream that runs the length of the lush meadows, flowing throughout the year. Elevation rises from 3,600 to 4,600 feet providing excellent wildlife habitat. Many pockets and ledges exist for building a dream retreat. Bring your camper or your architect. The views are endless in every direction when up on the higher portions of the parcels. Sunrises and sunsets are an experience to cherish.
The land has been a summer and early fall home to cattle for grazing native grasses and consuming fresh water. Along the road is a sturdy set of pipe corrals for trailer loading cattle. The property is bordered on the west by Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The north border is Boise National Forest, and the south borders Idaho State Land. Wildlife is abundant, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bear, upland game birds, waterfowl, and many more forest critters. This is a gateway to the West Mountains area, climbing to over 8,200 feet elevation at the top of Snowbank Mountain. For hunting enthusiasts, this is game unit 32-A.
When entering through the gate, you can begin envisioning what is possible when investing in this amazing 480± deeded acres. Opportunity for conservation projects, timber management, recreation development, or whatever you desire abounds.
The main road through the property is a forest service road maintained by the Gem County Road Department. There are cattle guards in the south and north boundaries. Access within the property is via ATV trails. There currently are no year-round residents in the area of the subject property.
QUICK FACTS
• 480± Acres
• Year-round live water
• Hunting: big game, small game, predator, turkey, upland birds
• Timber
• Cattle grazing
• ATV, off-road, snowmobiling, cross country skiing
• Game preserve opportunity
• Bare land
• Bordered by BLM, Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of State Lands
• Perimeter-fenced
• Wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, camping
LOCATION
Sanctuary on Third Fork is located approximately 44 miles northwest of Emmett, Idaho, and approximately 35 miles from Midvale, Idaho.
GETTING THERE
From Emmett, Idaho, travel on ID-52 east for 11 miles and turn north on Sweet-Ola Highway. Continue straight to Ola, Idaho. Drive north through Ola for three miles, then turn left onto Third Fork Road. Stay on Third Fork Road, which will turn into NF-16 Road, travel for 10 miles, and cross the cattle guard on the south boundary of the property.
AIRPORT SERVICES
The nearest commercial airport is in Boise, approximately 75 miles.
on Third Fork | Ola, Idaho
CLIMATE
Climate for nearby Garden Valley, Idaho provided courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Garden-Valley-Idaho.html
IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements include steel pipe livestock corrals and barbed wire perimeter fencing.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Third Fork Cabin, a historic guard station built in 1906, lies a short distance to the north. Sage Hen Reservoir is a popular recreational area with multiple campgrounds and fish stocked lake. Small watercraft are permitted.
10 Sanctuary on Third Fork | Ola, Idaho
INCOME OPPORTUNITY
There is scattered timber throughout the property for potential management opportunities.
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
This is a superb opportunity to own deeded property surrounded by public land for personal indulgence. This land in Gem County, Idaho, possesses many features for a buyer to immerse themselves in beautiful mountain living. Investment in this type of land will be more and more difficult to find as the State of Idaho has become so popular. Find peace and stillness throughout the draws, benches, and hilltops. The year-round creek is so pleasant; it flows from north to south along the meadow’s edge. The east side of the land offers privacy with views of the creek from above. Add this to your investment portfolio for peace of mind in the years to come. You will always know that you own your own paradise.
$2,245,000
Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange
Please contact Renee Baker at (541) 589-3458 | 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 .
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.
