31286 Ruth Hill Road31286 Ruth Hill Road, Mustang Lane , Yokuts Valley, CA 93675(Fresno County)

This property includes two contiguous parcels with easy access along Ruth Hill Road and Mustang Lane. A scenic drive to the ranch leads you past tree-covered rolling hills, valleys and vistas, to the property. The property has a gravel driveway, fertile grazing / hunting land with access along easy traveling internal ranch roads. Multiple ponds, native oaks and other trees, grasses and seasonal wildflowers. The land is well suited for a variety of livestock grazing and horses. Each parcel can be subdivided into two 5+ acre parcels per Fresno County Planning Dept. and the existing AE-5 zoning.

APN: 185-210-54, 10.08-acres; APN: 185-210-53, 10.08-acres: 20.16-acres total.

Improvements

This property, home and improvements were built by the legendary bowhunter and outdoorsman, Doug Walker. Mr. Walker and his family made their home here, nestled in the peaceful Yokuts Valley at the foot of the mighty Sierra Nevada range and wilderness of Kings Canyon-Sequoia National Park region. The Walker Ranch has provided their family and friends with a secluded and special retreat property for a variety of events and functions over the years. The connection with the outdoors is clearly evident in the attention to detail in this beautifully designed ranch.

HOME: A large custom multi-story home with rich interiors, wood doors and windows providing expansive views over the ranch and area. A large fountain and extensive ponds greet you as you approach the home along the gravel driveway. The large entry includes a locking closet and provides access to the other parts of the home. The kitchen includes tile countertops, a complete set of appliances and a bar area with an adjacent pantry-laundry room and nearby private restroom. The dining room has direct access to the outdoors and an adjacent dining nook/multi-purpose area. The ground level also includes a family room with an exterior sliding glass door leading. On the south side of the ground floor, there is a large custom built multipurpose office space with extensive built-ins. The signature space in the home is the double-volume den that includes a bar area and a spectacular mezzanine that overlooks the great space. On the second floor, there are four bedrooms, built-in and walk-in closets and two restrooms. A key feature is the expansive covered veranda spanning the width of the upstairs, accessed by the main bedroom and another bedroom.

GARAGE: 687-sq. ft. custom fully enclosed garage with newer automatic sectional roll-up doors and a covered entry leading from the home.

CARPORT: 560-sq. ft. custom three-vehicle carport with power and lighting.

IMPROVED PONDS: Large custom pond with aerators, docks, bridges, gazebo and more.

OTHER: Another seasonal pond and creek can be enjoyed from the property along with ~10-acres+ of vacant land well-suited for a variety of recreational uses. The land is fenced and includes a corral, creek bridges, accent fencing, internal ranch roads and many other features.

Note: Building areas and details are approximate.

Recreation

This property and the surrounding region provides many outdoor activity opportunities such as horseback riding, hiking, fishing, upland bird and big game hunting, cycling, wildlife viewing and more. Activities are plentiful in the surrounding hills, mountains, lakes, rivers and streams of the foothill communities, Central Valley and Sierra Nevada. The Kings River is a 20-min drive to the west and Pine Flat Lake is 22-miles north. The ever-popular Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is about an hour’s drive east. In about every direction there are lakes, rivers and other areas providing excellent fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

Agriculture

With its good water supply and fertile soil, the property is well suited for horse and livestock grazing with additional farm/ag opportunities subject to county ordinances, zoning, etc.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

To be verified by title

Region & Climate

Yokuts Valley and the neighboring communities in eastern Fresno County offer year-round residents and visitors exceptional climate and weather. See the Resource section for links to useful websites.

History

YOKUTS VALLEY: Present-day Yokuts Valley was originally the home of Yokuts and Mono people. In 1869, the Simpson Drake family became the first recorded non-Indigenous family to settle in the basin. An early reference to Yokuts Valley appears in an 1884 issue of an Idaho newspaper. Yokuts Valley, formerly Squaw Valley is an unincorporated community located in Fresno County, California, at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada on State Route 180 just below Kings Canyon National Park. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,162, up from 2,691 at the 2000 census. Yokuts Valley is located 9-miles north-northeast of Orange Cove and 30 miles east of Fresno, at an elevation of 1,631 ft.

Location

The property is centrally located in Yokuts Valley; 35-miles east of Clovis and just a short drive from Kings Canyon-Sequoia National Park. Shopping, entertainment and ranch / home resources are available in nearby communities. The Fresno International Airport is 30-miles west.