This beautiful property is located in the southern foothills of the Blue Mountains in Grant County, eastern Oregon. Prime hunting, horseback and ATV riding, hiking, fishing close by and other recreational activities. Area consists of national forests, lakes, Ritter hot springs, fossil historic sites, and mild climate. The ranch consists of 867.5 deeded acres of flat, rolling, and steep land in a valley surrounded by rim-rock above the Middlefork of the John Day river. A seasonal tributary, Twelvemile Creek, runs through for approximately 2 miles east to west. Another seasonal smaller creek traverses the property north to south, and there are developed and undeveloped springs and ponds. There is 200 acres of tillable ground formerly planted in cereals but now in improved pasture grasses. At this time there is no irrigation, but could be developed. The ranch has approximately 120 acres of ...
This beautiful property is located in the southern foothills of the Blue Mountains in Grant County, eastern Oregon. Prime hunting, horseback and ATV riding, hiking, fishing close by and other recreational activities. Area consists of national forests, lakes, Ritter hot springs, fossil historic sites, and mild climate. The ranch consists of 867.5 deeded acres of flat, rolling, and steep land in a valley surrounded by rim-rock above the Middlefork of the John Day river. A seasonal tributary, Twelvemile Creek, runs through for approximately 2 miles east to west. Another seasonal smaller creek traverses the property north to south, and there are developed and undeveloped springs and ponds. There is 200 acres of tillable ground formerly planted in cereals but now in improved pasture grasses. At this time there is no irrigation, but could be developed. The ranch has approximately 120 acres of well spaced mature Ponderosa Pine timber, with some Douglas Fir which could be marketed, and approximately 120 acres of Ponderosa Pine re-growth aged 8 to 20 years. There are dispersed mature and young juniper on the south facing slopes. The ranch supports up to 50 pair cattle with winter feeding December through March. Older single story ranch house with 1400 sq. ft. in good condition with a glass greenhouse attached on the south side, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath house with wood siding & metal roof, heated with wood & kerosine. Barn, corrals, small hay shed, sheep shed as well as machinery & work shed not far from the house. The water comes from a drilled well (80-120ft. depth) delivering 55 gpm. The property is perimeter and cross-fenced, all fencing in good to fair condition. Hunting for Mule Deer, seasonal Elk, Turkey, this property qualifies for two LOP Tags. Schooling at Long Creek. Hospital in John Day. There is a short agriculture easement for property to the east. MUR Zoning. Property could be split, contact Grant County, Oregon for permits. TWP 8S, R 30 E.W.M., Tax Lot 300, Grant County. Bonepoint Rd. at Schoolhouse Lane (Google & Yahoo maps) ** OWNER WILL CONSIDER A TRADE FOR A RANCH IN NEW MEXICO