Inshallah Ranch

Izee Valley, Oregon

Price  $11,400,000.00

Property:

The Inshallah Ranch is one of Oregon’s premier cattle and hunting ranches located in the heart of Oregon’s cattle country.  In all its natural glory, the Inshallah Ranch serves as a picturesque recreational refuge for the abundance of wildlife that call home to this 24,000 acre ranch.  Located in eastern Oregon, approximately 40 miles south of John Day, Oregon, the ranch consists of 12,000 +/- deeded acres with an adjacent, “out the gate” 12,000 leased acres of Malheur National Forest and BLM grazing permits. 
 
Both the size and the variety of land lends to a number of uses that are restricted only by the owner’s imagination.  The 12,000 acres of deeded acreage contain a variety of topography, including lush mountain meadows surrounded by acres of healthy timber stands, and open range, containing well managed native bunch grass. 
 
Throughout the ranch, water is abundant everywhere, from various seasonal springs and creeks to ponds in the side of the canyons, all providing water for livestock and wildlife. 
 
The ranch improvements include an executive style main home, three additional residences, a first class equine facility, a preserved horse barn full of history, hay barns and miscellaneous support buildings for the ongoing operation. 

Location of Subject Property:

Located in the heart of Grant County, described as "Gold and Cattle Country", the Inshallah Ranch sits in the Izee Valley midway between Burns and John Day, Oregon.  John Day is approximately 40 miles to the northeast, while Burns is 70 miles to the south.  Paulina, Oregon is 79 miles to the southwest.  Access to the ranch is by Grant County Highway 63, a paved county road. 

Grant County:

Grant County is set in the central eastern portion of Oregon with unique geography, rich wildlife and one of the smallest populations in Oregon.  The economic base of the area has historically been linked to agriculture and timber.    
 
The County consists of 4,528 square miles, and is drained primarily by the four forks of the John Day River, which eventually flow into the Columbia River in northeast Oregon.  As of 2008, the population of Grant County was 7,530 providing fewer than two persons per square mile. 
 
Grant County is a land of scenic contrasts - from dramatic geologic formations in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, sagebrush and juniper dotting the slopes, grassy valleys, pine forests, and mountain peaks to the many streams, rivers, lakes and hot springs in the area.  Natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities are abundant in Grant County year-round. Thousands of acres of public land offer backpacking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, or scenic driving. Campgrounds abound, with a wide range of facilities.

Distances to other Cities:

John Day, OR -          40 miles          
Burns, OR -               69.38 miles
Paulina, OR -            79.23 miles
Prineville, OR-         115.98 miles
Pendleton, OR -      127.50 miles
Bend, OR -              130 miles 
Boise, ID -              190 miles
Portland, OR -         232 miles
Seattle, WA -          406.25 miles

Acreage Breakdown:

Deeded Acres            12,000 +/- acres of which includes:

• Timber Pasture            5,529 ac
• Rangeland Pasture      5,529 ac
• Irrigated Pasture         700 ac
• Meadow Pasture         244 ac
• Headquarters               18 ac

In addition:

• Leased USFS & BLM            Pastures  12,000 +/-  ac

Livestock: 

The ranch contains two grazing permits in the Malheur National Forest.

• The Smokey Allotment allows 150 pairs from June 1st to October 1st. 
  
• The Lewis Creek Allotment allows for 55 pairs for 45 days which can be grazed either in the spring or fall. 
• The BLM permit is utilized in conjunction with private lands.
• The current owners maintain 500 pairs in conjunction with numerous replacement heifers, horses and bulls.  

Timber:

The ranch provides a healthy stand of well-managed and merchantable timber.     

Water:

 Throughout the ranch, water is highlighted everywhere with over 25 miles of live water which ranges from various seasonal springs and creeks, to ponds in the side of the canyons that provide water for livestock and wildlife.  Rosebud Creek, Caps Creek, Stonewall Creek, Antelope Creek, Tamarack Creek and Wickiser Slough flow through the north half of the ranch.  The south side of the ranch provides Johnnie Creek, Officer Creek, Lewis Creek, Smoky Creek and Wickiser Slough, which crosses the road.  There are 15 holding ponds and 50 springs, of which 25 + are connected to watering troughs.
 
The State Watermaster records indicate there are 579.3 acres of water rights that are considered irrigated pasture, providing quality hay/forage.  In addition, the ranch provides several acres of sub-irrigated meadows, bringing the total to over 700 irrigated acres.

Recreation and Wildlife: 

The diverse topography, vegetation and habitat of the property attract wildlife and provide outstanding big game hunting opportunities.  Within the past few seasons the ranch claimed ownership to Oregon’s All-Time record books, as a 378 (net) archery bull elk was harvested.  Numerous trophy Rocky Mountain elk in excess of 350 inches have been taken through the years. 
 
If your interest involves Mule deer, look no further.  Over the years, numerous 30 inch bucks have been harvested.  Regionally, the area has produced a few 200 inch bucks. 
In total, the ranch qualifies for 6 landowner preference tags (LOP), as regulated by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
 
From a county prospective, the county’s wildlife lures a wide array of hunters and fishermen in both summer and fall.  They are attracted by the many species of big game, including Rocky Mountain elk, Mule deer and Bighorn sheep.  There are also cougar, black bear and ground squirrels.  As hunting is limited in Grant County, hunters must apply through the Department of Fish and Wildlife for permits to hunt in certain areas.  Grant County contains all or part of nine hunting units.  The Malheur National Forest features over 500 miles of snowmobiling routes.  Grant County also offers a variety of opportunities for anglers to fish for steelhead, trout and smallmouth bass.  Bird hunting includes turkey, quail, chukar, grouse, mourning dove and waterfowl.   

Improvements: 

Set in a secluded valley over 2 miles from the county road on the south portion of the ranch, the main residence is perched atop a timbered knob, overlooking Lewis Creek and the enhanced pond.

• Main Residence - The main residence is a 1 ½-story executive style home.  Providing over 6,000 square feet, the construction throughout is high quality, accented with a western theme.  The exterior of the home has a concrete tile roof and clear cedar siding with river rock accents.  The inside is highlighted with cherry hardwood, slate, river rock from the John Day River mining area and vaulted ceilings.  The floor plan of the house is open, with a circular floor plan and stairway to the second floor.  The kitchen is the main room of the house, facing south, overlooking the lake.
  

• Horse Stable – The stable is a high quality frame building that includes a concrete tile roof, concrete foundation and clear cedar siding.  The stable has three wings with stalls, where the wings join in the middle there is a spacious apartment.  There are 15 regular 12’ x 12’ stalls with 3 larger stalls for foaling.  All the stalls are tongue and groove blue pine, with Nelson Horse automatic waters, feed bins and mat floors.  There are two horse wash areas, both with hot and cold water and custom tile.  There are two tack rooms, with good storage for several saddles and general tack.  There is a vet room in the middle of the stables.
   
  The apartment in the middle of the barn has a two-story wall of windows.  There is a large open room on the main floor with a kitchen and bathroom, and a loft
  sleeping area that is accessed by a spiral staircase.  The kitchen includes tile
  countertops, hardwood cabinets and a two-burner stove. 

• Machine / Hay Barn – The hay barn has three separate bays with the center for hay storage while the sides work great for equipment.  There is grain storage at the back of one end bay and a shop area at the back of the other end bay. 

• Chapel – A small chapel/building is set away from the house and barns.  It is constructed with the same quality materials as the house.  There is a small wood stove, but no power or water.  It provides beautiful stained glass windows on the south facing wall above the alter.

• Guest House #1 – The gate house is located at the end of the estate’s gravel driveway, near the county road.  This is an older 1 ½-story house with an enclosed front porch.  It has a stone foundation, wood siding and a metal roof.  Heat is wood and propane furnace.  The floor coverings are carpet and vinyl.  There are 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths.

• The Phillips Place / Working facility headquarters – The second set of improvements provide a complete package, providing all the livestock working facilities.  Located southwest of the gate house on the Izee-Paulina Highway, the house (manager’s house) was built in 2005.  This is a 1 ½-story home with concrete foundation, HardiePlank siding and a colored metal roof.  There are 2,026 square feet of living space on the main floor with a 224 square foot loft area.  The house has a 624 square foot attached garage, a 322 square foot covered deck over the front door and a 366 square foot cedar deck off the other side of the house with 176 square feet of the deck being covered.  The floor coverings are tile in the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms.  The kitchen has hardwood cabinets with custom hardware.  The countertops and sink are granite.  There are 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  This home sits on a scenic knoll overlooking Antelope Creek and the Izee Canyon Highway.

• Cabin – The cabin was built in 2005 and is similar in quality and style to the manager’s house.  It is 1 ½ stories with 640 square feet on the main floor and a 143 square foot loft.  The cabin has 1 bedroom and 1 bath on the main floor with a kitchen and living area.  The loft is open to below and serves as a second bedroom at this time.  The cabin has a wood stove and electric heat.  The floor coverings are tile and the countertops are granite. 

• Historic Horse Barn – The historical horse barn has a post foundation, wood siding and metal roof.  The middle of the barn is used for storage, a vet room and stock care.  The vet room is a large finished room that has a ½ bath, washer/dryer, counters and cabinets and an observation window.  On either side of the barn are tie stalls with wood floors.  The loft area has hay storage.  Each of the tie stalls has a hay chute from the loft area.  There are two tack rooms in the barn.

• Shop – The shop is a pole building with concrete floor, wood stove, metal roof and siding, with drive through doors on either end.  The shop is very functional and is wired for 220 and has a large hoist. 

• Machine Shed – The shed is a three sided pole building with metal roof and siding with gravel floor. 
• Machine / Livestock Scales – A small pole building covers the 10 ton electric scales.     

Climate:

The elevation of the ranch varies from 4,150 feet to over 6,000 feet with the ranch headquarters at approximately 4,500 feet above sea level.  The highest point in Grant County is Strawberry Mountain at 9,038 feet, while the lowest point is the John Day River near Kimberly at 1,820 feet.  The number of growing days in the growing season is 179.  The annual average precipitation is 10 to 12 inches.  The average temperature is 49.9 degrees.  The average snowfall is 18.6 inches.  The average daytime temperature in January is 48 degrees, while July is 87 degrees

 

National Forests within Grant County:

Malheur National Forest, Ochoco National Forest, Umatilla National Forest and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Access: 

The property’s driveway abuts Grant County Highway 63, a paved county road providing year-round access.  John Day and Canyon City provide the main service center for the area and Grant County.    

Fencing:  

The perimeter of the ranch is fenced.  There is interior cross-fencing with over 20 separate pastures, allowing for rotational grazing.  The majority of the grazing pastures include live water from a variety of water sources, such as creeks, springs and ponds.     

Topography and Soils: 

The ranch soils contain sandy loam along the creeks.  The ranches ground cover is native grasses, forbes, shrubs and trees.  The topography ranges from undulating meadows, rolling hills, to fairly steep lands in the higher elevations. The ranch contains four classes of land that include irrigated pasture, meadows, timber and range land.      

Transportation/ Airport:

• The ranch has a private upsloping gravel airstrip, 3,200 feet long, at 4,600 feet in elevation.  The airstrip is FAA approved with communication and power near by.
• Commercial air service is available from Redmond, Boise and Portland airports. 
• The city of  John Day provides two asphalt airstrips located 1 mile from the City Center (3,703 ft. elevation)

History of Grant County: 

Mineral Rights: 

The owner does not warrant that there are any mineral rights available.  However, any mineral or geothermal rights owned by the seller are included as part of the property being offered for sale.   

Property Taxes:

2011-2012   $29,479.22

Related Resources:

Grant County:  http://www.gcoregonlive2.com/
Oregon Department Fish Wildlife:  www.dfw.state.or.us.
BLM: http:  www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html

This property is available for showing to qualified buyers by appointment only.  Inspection of this property must be arranged through the broker

Offered by:
The Whitney Land Company

Jim Whitney. Broker
Todd Longgood, Broker
Email Todd