1,807 Acres in Heppner, OR - $2,195,000
LOCATION: This pristine ranch is situated in Morrow County on scenic Hwy 207 near Heppner, Oregon. The lodge sits slightly back from the highway and is screened by trees and landscaping. It has easy access and is just a few short hours away from Portland, and Bend, Oregon.
ACREAGE: 1,807+/- acres. Currently 407+/- acres are included in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The payments to the landowner amount to approximately $20,513.00 annually. The breakdown is as follows: 72+/- acres - $3,708 - expires 2011, 17+/- acres - $1,070 - expires 2018, 318+/- acres - $15,735 - expires 2017.
RECREATION: This ranch has two creeks traversing through it that provide great trout fishing and a spring-fed pond that contains bass. Rhea Creek and the surrounding area have winding canyons, rolling hillsides, and open meadows. The varied terrain on and surrounding the ranch attribute to the g...
RECREATION: This ranch has two creeks traversing through it that provide great trout fishing and a spring-fed pond that contains bass. Rhea Creek and the surrounding area have winding canyons, rolling hillsides, and open meadows. The varied terrain on and surrounding the ranch attribute to the great hunting for pheasant, chukar, quail, Hungarian partridge, deer, and elk. The Blue Mountains are visible and only a few minutes drive from the ranch. These beautiful mountains offer hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.
OPERATION: Currently, Ruggs Ranch operates as a destination wing-shooting, fishing, and resort ranch. A beautiful log lodge overlooks the ranch and currently provides accommodation for sportsmen, executive retreats, family gatherings, and private parties that guest the ranch. This would make a wonderful legacy ranch for a discriminating buyer.
HOMES/BUILDINGS: A spacious 3,600+/- sq.ft. lodge overlooks a stunning valley with abundant wildlife. Featuring six bedrooms and seven baths, the lodge can sleep 12 comfortably. The lodge has three levels, two river rock fireplaces, an outdoor hot tub, vaulted pine ceilings, and many more custom features.
Other improvements include:
An updated one bedroom 700 +/- square foot cottage,
a recently remodeled two bedroom 900 +/- square foot home,
a restored historic 1,900 +/- square foot four-bedroom two-bath home,
a recently constructed 1,600 +/- square foot four stall horse barn with a beautifully finished pine interior,
a 2,880 +/- square foot shop that includes two pine-paneled bedrooms, two-baths, an office, a pro-shop (that could be used as additional office space), storage rooms, and a stainless steel bird-cleaning room,
a recently constructed 2,880 +/- square foot dog kennel with 3 indoor cooled and heated units and 22 covered open-air units, a whelping room, and extra storage areas.
PRICE: SEALED BID AUCTION
Bids Due: July 22, 2009
Call (208) 345-3163 for auction details and an auction brochure.
WATER: Irrigation water is conveyed and put on via water from Rhea Creek and McKinney Creek, both streams traverse through the ranch. The ranch has 158+/- acres currently being irrigated and has the potential for more. There are 202+/- acres of primary water rights plus 31+/- acres of supplemental water rights, according to the owner. There are seven primary surface water rights, two primary well water rights, and two supplemental well water rights. There are 65+/- acres currently in crops. Currently the rangeland is not being grazed during the summer to allow vegetation to grow enriching natural upper bird land habitat. With the bird hunting operation being the primary function, the ranch still runs about 125-pair with other leased lands.
COMMENTS: Located in central Oregon’s hi-desert this ranch has rugged beauty along with distinguished and refined improvements. The ranch and surrounding area has exceptional hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. This unique property is an excellent choice for a discerning buyer.
