Tucked deep in the remote heart of Central Nevada lies Ikes Canyon Ranch, a truly one-of-a-kind off-grid compound - the result of a 30-year labor of love by owner/builder Jerry Elkins. This secluded 42-acre retreat is a legacy project, hand-built with care, ingenuity, and determination. In todays world, it would be nearly impossible to recreate. After years of searching, Jerry found the perfect canvas: a private, stream-fed parcel surrounded by National Forest, with panoramic views, a fish pond, and the kind of peace only found miles from civilization. Over the decades, he transformed it into a self- sufficient homestead and family retreat; rugged, private, and entirely off the grid.
Now, with the heavy lifting done and the vision fulfilled, the owners are ready to pass the torch. Ikes Canyon Ranch is ready for its next steward; someone who shares the dream of solitude and independence i...
Now, with the heavy lifting done and the vision fulfilled, the owners are ready to pass the torch. Ikes Canyon Ranch is ready for its next steward; someone who shares the dream of solitude and independence in a remote natural landscape.
Property Highlights:
2,500 sq ft custom log home - 3 bed, 3 bath, Vaulted ceilings, galley-style
country kitchen with commercial-grade gas stove, fully finished daylight basement, and a large covered porch overlooking the fish pond and swimming hole.
Refurbished historic stone cabin - Once Jerrys original residence during construction, the charming and authentic dwelling was the only structure on the property prior to Jerrys ownership.
400 sq ft multi-use outbuilding - Includes shop space, root cellar, storage, and a heated craft/work room. Built into the hillside with concrete floors and heavy- duty rail tie walls salvaged from a Lake Mead tunnel project.
1,500 sq ft, 3-bay shop - Includes a tack room and a classic Western-style saloon with a vintage bank facade.
1,000-gallon wood-fired cowboy hot tub - Wood-fired boiler feeds a 750-gallon stock water tank converted tub set on a 15 x 35 deck for star gazing soaks.
Off-grid infrastructure - Includes 120 acre-feet of surface water rights, a productive domestic well, septic system, state-of-the-art solar power with backup generator.
Connectivity & access - Despite its remoteness, the ranch has internet service and receives deliveries from UPS and FedEx.
Located about 1.5 hours from Eureka, NV and roughly 4.5 hours from Las Vegas International Airport, this is true high desert solitude (with less than ten neighbors within a 30-mile radius).
Over the years, Jerry has poured his energy, craftsmanship, and resourcefulness into every detail; using both new and reclaimed materials to create a ruggedly beautiful, self- reliant homestead. Now in their 70s, the owners are looking forward to traveling and letting someone else carry the legacy forward.
Were looking for a special buyer - someone who values craftsmanship, independence, and the rare kind of tranquility only a place like this can offer. Ikes Canyon Ranch isnt just a property. Its a testament to vision, perseverance, and the freedom of life lived off the grid.
Contact Pete or Morgan for more information.
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