Circle W Ranch SPRAY, OREGON. Hunting Ranching Fly Fishing Conservation

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1 Circle W Ranch SPRAY, OREGON Hunting Ranching Fly Fishing Conservation

2 Circle W Ranch SPRAY, OREGON CIntroduction The Circle W Ranch is located in North Central Oregon. The North border of the ranch runs along the banks of the John Day River near the town of Spray, Oregon. The Circle W offers complete privacy, luxury homes, and is your own private hunting ranch. The ranch is comprised of 11,614+ contiguous deeded acres, many of which the current owners have taken from range land to excellent grazing ground for both cattle operations and the abundant wildlife found on the ranch. The property includes dramatic river canyons that hold quail and chucker and vast open grazing ground that supports the cattle, deer and elk that roam the private blocked upper portion of the ranch.

3 Roger Dryden, Principal Broker Toll Free

4 Location The ranch is located in North Central Oregon, between the towns of Spray and Kimberly. The area supports a variety of agriculture and cattle ranches as well as orchards and recreation. This part of Oregon is known for the excellent deer and elk hunting and the trout, bass and steelhead that are caught from the John Day River. Spray, Oregon is approximately 259 miles from Boise, ID, 118 miles from Bend, OR, 102 miles from Redmond, OR, where the commercial airport is located and 204 miles from Portland, OR.

5 The ranch has first class improvements, the barns, sheds, shop and cattle facilities are in excellent condition and convenient for working the fields and livestock. The managers home and the two owners homes overlook the river and production ground. The irrigated ground under pivots is fenced with eight foot high wire and metal posts to keep the deer and elk out of the hay fields. The ranch property starts at approximately 1,800 foot elevation and includes dramatic river canyons that give way to the vast open upper acreage of the ranch. This acreage is approximately 4,500 foot in elevation and is comprised of draws, with pine and juniper trees and flows into the sage brush and grass ground that supports cattle and the many wildlife that roam the property. The upper portion is perimeter fenced as well as interior fenced for pasture separation and controlled grazing for cattle. Abundant stock water is available from 15 to 20 stock tanks, and seven ponds that are spring fed. The improved range ground, approximately, 3,000+ acres has been improved by removing the juniper and sage and planting with a dry land grass mix that has greatly improved the feed for both cattle and wildlife on the ranch. Excellent roads make it easy to access the pasture and water sources. The ranch is surrounded by private land and the John Day River running along the North border acres of water rights are included in the ranch and consists of water from the John Day River, at no fee to the property. Fishing is excellent and includes yearly runs of steelhead and abundant bass and trout. The ranch has four plus miles of river frontage to take advantage of the fishing as well as rafting and boating. Acreage This recreation ranch consists of 11,614+ contiguous deeded acres, with three of the homes and the hay production ground located near the banks of the John Day River, which is the North border of the ranch.

6 Operation The ranch has been operated as a cow calf operation and as a pasturing of yearlings; currently the owners are leasing the grazing for approximately 1,000 yearlings. In the past the ranch has supported 350 mother cows and produced 1,000 tons of hay. Currently the ranch grazes the production ground and has not put up hay for the past couple of years. The ranch irrigated ground is watered with five Valley brand pivots, three full circles and two half circles. Five wheel lines are used to irrigate some of the smaller plots.

7 Climate The area is semi-arid with four seasons and approximately 13.5 inches of precipitation a year. The average high temperature in July is 91 degrees; the average low in January is 21.6 degrees. The upper portion of the ranch is approximately 4,500 foot elevation and will have some snow in the winter months, usually December through February.

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9 Recreation The ranch has excellent deer and elk hunting. The upper ranch is a large block of fenced land consisting of 11,000+ acres and provides a safe and private habitat for the wildlife. The ranch has six Land owner preference tags available, and the hunting unit has abundant tags available for additional hunting. Fishing on the John Day River is very good with a well know run of steelhead and the bass fishing in the summer months is very good. The river offers opportunities for rafting and boating as well as water fowl and the beauty of the rifles and runs. Hiking and exploring are activities that everyone will enjoy on the ranch, with diverse geography and the vastness of the deeded ground, owners can expect countless days of enjoyment while learning the ins and outs of the

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11 The ranch has four homes. The manager s home is a 5,604 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 5 baths home built in One owner s home is a 4,626 sqft Northwest lodge style 4 bedroom, 6 bath, built in The second owner s home is a 3,316 square foot custom log home, 3 bedrooms and 4 baths built Improvements The ranch has two main homes, both set on the hillside overlooking the John Day and offering spectacular mountain views. in The last home is a remodeled home used for summer help and part time employees, it is 1,848 sqft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

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15 Summary The Circle W is a private, well developed property. The beautifully built custom homes offer high quality finishes with granite countertops and hardwood floors. The hunting is excellent for elk and mule deer as well as quail and chucker. The fishing is first class with a recognized steelhead run and abundant bass. The location is convenient to the West coast and the Pacific Northwest. The ranch can accommodate an interest in a small cattle operation or conservation easement or a sustainable recreation facility that would compliment a family or corporation. PRICE: $12,500,000 TAXES: $36,405 in 2013 CONTACT: Please contact Roger Dryden to schedule a showing. Tollfree: Office: Notes: 1) This is an exclusive listing of Live Water Properties LLC; an agent of Live Water Properties must be present to conduct a showing. The owners respectfully request that other agents and/or prospective buyers contact Live Water Properties in advance to schedule a proper showing and do not attempt to tour or trespass the property on their own. Thank you. 2) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 3) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller s Agent.

16 Circle W Ranch Aerial Map Maps are for visual aid only; accuracy is not guaranteed.

17 Circle W Ranch Location Map Maps are for visual aid only; accuracy is not guaranteed.

18 Circle W Ranch Aerial Map Maps are for visual aid only; accuracy is not guaranteed.

19 Circle W Ranch Location Map Maps are for visual aid only; accuracy is not guaranteed.

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