Kimberly, Oregon Ranch
This Eastern Oregon Ranch has everything you wanted and then some. The ranch is located approximately 7 air miles south of Kimberly Oregon on Johnny Creek which runs year around through the ranch for over 2 ½ miles. The property has varied terrain with over 1200’ elevation from the lower land of sagebrush covered table tops to sloping pastures and timbered draws make this great habitat for mule deer, antelope and Rocky Mountain elk. This ranch consists of 1758 +/- deeded acres and additional 1100 +/- acres of private BLM permits.
The current owners run this property as a cattle operation plus has great hunting opportunities out their back door which has only increased with their stewardship of the land by farming alfalfa in the hay field, developing spring water sources for cattle & wildlife and selective thinning Juniper trees.
The improvements include a custom built house overlooking the irrigated ground with a panoramic view of the valley from Sugarloaf Mountain, Cathedral Rock and Windy Point which are all breathtaking views. Other amenities include Guest/Manager house, large shop, haybarn and a set of working corrals. All the improvements are in great shape and show pride of ownership.
This Eastern Oregon Ranch is centrally located being approximately 105 miles from the Redmond Airport which has commercial flights, 125 miles from Bend Oregon, 225 miles to Portland Oregon and 235 miles to Boise Idaho.
Custom Home and Outbuildings
Main House
The custom built home shows pride of ownership with the owners background being from construction the owners have done a great job planning this home from the location of the house on the crest of a hillside with breathtaking views, landscaping and floor plan of the house. The house has exceptional craftsmanship that went into the final product. This four bedroom four bathroom house was built to last with copper roofing, stucco siding and concrete decks/walkways covered extensively with local custom stonework, complimenting a natural setting.
The interior consists of a gourmet kitchen with high end appliances from Subzero, Miele, Blue Star and Viking. The countertops are granite with custom cherry wood cabinets plus has a large wine cellar for your collection. The master suite has custom built-in dressers and bookshelves with great views from the bedroom as well as the master bathroom with granite floors, walk-in shower and soaking tub. This house is truly a masterpiece and for the evening you can take a dip in the 30,000 gallon solar/propane heated Infinity Pool or the custom Gunite hot tub and watch the sunset and local wildlife while enjoying your favorite beverage.
Guest/Manager House
This original homestead house is conveniently located next to the irrigated hay fields and other outbuildings. The one bedroom two bath house was remodeled back in 1994. The nice sized living room and covered front porch overlooking the hay fields. The yard has sprinkler system plus fruit trees.
Shop
Newer shop built in 2002 with 3 bay machine shed, enclosed shop area has concrete floor and two roll up doors. The insulated shop is heated by a woodstove.
Hay barn
The hay barn was built in 2006 and can store 300 tons. There is power and lights for your conveniences.
Property Amenities
Internet Availability
The current owner has satellite internet (Viasat). With this service they are able to run their business and conduct Zoom meetings using a standard plan.
Irrigated Ground
Irrigated hay fields are watered using wheel-lines with 65.5 acres of certified water rights from Johnny Creek. This creek flows into the ranch’s private reservoir situated above the hay ground which enables gravity feed of the water to the sprinkler system through an 8” mainline. There is also a well with 5hp pump to supplement the reservoir water.
Flood irrigated pasture on the John Day River
Meadow pasture ground at the south end of the ranch is irrigated with flood water from the John Day River.
