Likely, CA Modoc Country Land 3342.00 acre for sale in Likely, California

$2,700,000

West Valley Ranch, finest referred to as a leisure wonderland. The cattle ranch includes 3,342+/- acres in Modoc and Lassen Counties at the base of the majestic Warner Mountain range and is primarily surrounded by FS and BLM lands. The West Valley Reservoir lays mainly with-in the cattle ranch boundaries with 970 acres of surface water, 7 miles of coastline and 30 ft deep at its peak. One of the jewels of this distinct ranch is the 3+ miles of private spring fed streams. The creeks are complete of brown and rainbow trout. As the creeks combine and stream into the 175 acres of meadow lands, some of the water is diverted into irrigation canals, allowing the land owner to flood water the entire 175 acres creating lush green meadows all year. A ranchers dream come real, free water, simple irrigation and capability to run 225 pair of cows from May to November. The old cattle ranch house has actually not been stayed in for over 11 years and is in need of upkeep and upgrading. The crowning achievement off a battery/generator system. There are numerous outhouses and a large pole barn. The ranch has actually been in the Van Loan family because the early 1900's and has been utilized as a cattle/hay operation to this day.
Property Highlights:.
The West Valley Reservoir is popular for boating, water snowboarding, kayaking, swimming, windsurfing and camping. There is public access from Forest Service lands with a concrete boat launch. Native and grown rainbow and Eagle Lake trout, perch and bass are there for the passionate angler. The reservoir was created for irrigation functions for ranches down the valley, some officially had by the Van Loans who contributed in the creation of the dam. The water level will certainly start to drop in July through September, however constantly has a great supply of water.
Cedar and Parsnips creeks are the major water-flows, there are a number of other seasonal creeks and year round and seasonal springs, both cold and warm that wind up in the creek system. The stream flows into the southern section of the tank. Envision over 3 miles of private fishing grounds.
In the past, the land owner hayed the meadow turf now is utilized primarily for grazing and produces a play area for waterfowl; blue hereon, sand hill cranes, pelicans, ducks, geese, hawks, golden and bald eagles. Other birds such as sage, quail and grouse hen are also found here.
Found in the X3b deer zone, the cattle ranch certifies for 2 land owner tags obtained through Fish and Game.
The ranch is primarily fenced, both solid rock fencing and barbed wire. There is a BLM grazing permit for 50 aum. The ranch is presently leased for grazing.
The old home website rests on the South West edge of the reservoir. The home has not been resided in for numerous years and will need some maintenance and upgrading. There are numerous outhouses and an unique rock cool home. The crowning achievement off a battery/generator system, there is no power on the ranch. Huge potential for hydro, wind and solar. The house website is fenced.
The Pit River is close by, in addition to, Moon Lake, Blue Lake, and various reservoirs.
ATV, horseback riding, or hiking, you can do all of it right on your very own property.