This small ranch property of 142 acres m/l is located approximately 7 miles east of Prairie City, Or. It is about three and a half hours from Boise, Id. and Bend, Or. Those are the two closest airlines to the ranch although there is a very good airport in John Day, Or. about 20 minutes away. The ranch is in Grant County which is very sparsely populated with over 7,000 population. There is one traffic light in Grant County. It is conservative with old culture values and neighbors that wave and watch over you and your property. Grant County is known for its hunting, fishing and large areas of public land. Many book bulls and bucks have been harvested here. Steelhead, bass, and trout are caught in the rivers and lakes. This county is pretty laid back with no long lines at the post office or DMV. You know most people and they know you. The weather is moderate. You will get snow but usually it is not in great amounts and the summers are a delight!

Of the 142 acres, there are 70 acres that are irrigated out of the Reynolds Creek Ditch. The ranch has the oldest water rights on the ditch which opens in April and shuts off in October. They flood irrigate most of the land. The owner states they can run 20-30 pair from June to October and take hay off also. The land is in 3 fenced pastures.

The home was originally built in 1975 but has undergone large renovations since then. It is very well built and very, very well finished. There are really two homes on one foundation. Both are 1800 square feet..one on the lower level and one on the upper level. Decks are located on each one. Each one has a separate entry way although stairs connect the two if needed. Carports are separate for each level. The upper level has 2 bedrooms, an office, kitchen, dining area, and living room. There are one and a half baths plus a laundry room and entry area. The lower level has a master bedroom with bath. There are 2 other bedrooms plus another bath. A living room, dining area, kitchen, office space and unfinished play/storage area complete this level. On both levels there are view windows of the Strawberry Mountains and the meadows surrounding the ranch to the south, east, and west. Also, both levels have a fireplace that has a wood insert that heats the house. Electric baseboard heat is supplemental to the wood heat if needed. Water is from a well with a new pump put in a few years ago. The school bus comes to the ranch to take the kids to school at Prairie City which has K-12.

The owners have run cows and horses, cut hay, and leased out pasture at one time or other during their life here. There is a barn that contains 3 horse stalls, tack room and a small shop. Also included is a Powder River Alleyway and a Powder River Chute. They have worked as many as 150 head of cows at one time in this area. Feed bunks are situated in the corral system so as to feed their own calves during the winter. It is a very handy area with emphasis on safety and ease of use. There is also a 44x27 building that is used for storage.

This ranch is ideal for anyone needing two homes close together. The owners live in the lower level and his parents live in the upper level. They are separate but are able to be together when desired. It has worked ideally for both of them. The ranch is a place that we love to show because it is neat, clean, very well finished, has fantastic views, and is secluded. It also has the benefit of a locked gate when you are gone and good neighbors that help at any time.

Taxes: $4025

Price: $745,000-Reduced to $595,000

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