This 670 Acre ranch is beautiful, productive, but secluded, nestled in one of the least populated regions in Northern California’s most pristine little valleys. Currently being beautified this is an amazing piece of land which offers views of the valley and ranges, many fresh springs, a lazy winding creek and breathtaking waterfall.
Location

Bear Creek Ranch is located just above the Sacramento Valley, in the rolling hills of Inwood Valley just a short 20 minutes drive time from the small bustling city of Redding; with its fine dinning, golf, shopping, entertainment, excellent medical facilities and commercial air service. Only an hour away from excellent skiing and other winter activities.
Area and Climate

The Sacramento Valley is agriculturally oriented mountain valley. The Inwood Valley elevations range approximately to 2,600 feet allow for mild winter weather and cooler summers. Snow capped views of the surrounding mountain ranges Mt Shasta, Mt Lassen, and the Trinity Range. Sacramento Valley is one of the few places in California that truly enjoy four distinct seasons.
Advantages

The country road running through the valley makes for easy access to the ranch, with restricted access to one of a kind home site with privately owned 200′ water fall and 75 mile views. The ranch is unencroach able and protected by Bonnie Craig Ranch, BLM and Seven Hills, providing security and helicopter patrol, or taxi, by Seven Hills with FBI and MET.

The Platinum Wine Club Membership at Anselmo Vineyards-of-course-the only world class winery in Northern California with Michelin class restaurant. For the outdoor enthusiast; miles of pristine riding trails, rafting, fishing, winter X-Country skiing, snow machining. The valley contains a community of ranches, with many classic old improvements reminiscent of the earlier California.
Improvements

Three capped wells, two harnessed springs, assistance with permits and inspection.

2009; brand new perimeter fencing, for security and livestock, a sanctuary landscaped in stone creates the perfect outdoor entertaining area, with walkways, landings and stair case to enjoy the falls.
Operations

The ranch has the potential use as CFOF cattle ranch with its improved irrigated pastures 67 acres, with solid set irrigation is capable of grazing 40 set of cow/calf pair’s.

Caretaking, pasture leasing, haying, and other symbiosis easily is arranged with Seven Hills plus one year complimentary TARS policy.

There are two ponds for hydro turbine electric with hydro electric royalty of 12% running for 78 years with ENEL Corp.-average income $48,000 annually.
Operatioanal Considerations

This ranch would be ideal for a remote, isolated world class sport fishing and hunting lodge with 1.5 Miles private landscaped access to the pristine south fork Bear Creek, with two miles of access private to Bear Creek for native trout, and LoPreste Sport fishing pond for bass. Hunting is excellent and exclusive, with a good gene pool of trophy blacktail deer, wild bronze turkey, and a good number of quail. Bears and pigs are also present at various times. Access gained from the ranch into bordering National Forest gives a tremendous size and scope to the sportsman.

Please get in touch if it interests you to have a look around, by air, on foot or horseback.

Hydro electric royalty $1.4 million

The property is an excellent horse property. It includes a barn with three stalls, a tack room, and large main floor. There is plenty of room adjacent to the barn to build a horse arena. The ranch boasts beautiful mountain trails and backs up to forests with miles and miles of forest roads.

The ranch is included in an area that is awaiting approval as an AVA (American Viticulture Area). Anselmo Vineyards, located 8 miles from the property and also awaiting the same AVA designation, is producing award-winning wines.

The ranch is approximately 30 miles from Redding and 20 miles from the entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Recreation opportunities include world class fishing, hunting, snow skiing, water skiing, hiking or just about anything else you want to do. The ranch itself is home to black-tail deer, turkey, quail, black bear, mountain lion, fox, squirrel, rabbit and numerous other small animals.

There is a large timber stand on the ranch to include numerous species of oak, western red cedar, ponderosa pine and some fir. A small timber harvest conducted in the 90s resulted in a sizeable profit to the ranch and could be done once again when timber prices regain their strength.

This truly is a historic gem located in one of the most scenic areas of California.

Lake Berryessa Ranch represents a truly unique opportunity to own a spectacular undeveloped 4,400-acre property on the east side of Lake Berryessa in Napa County, California, an internationally renowned wine growing region. Located 70 miles northeast of San Francisco and 40 miles west of Sacramento, this magnificent property offers unobstructed vistas of the lake and surrounding peaks. Currently operating as a cattle ranch, Lake Berryessa Ranch’s potential uses include agriculture and development.

Location:
The ranch is located in the eastern portion of Napa County, an internationally renowned destination for its world-class wineries, vineyards, and amenities. Accessible via a well-maintained gravel road, Lake Berryessa Ranch stretches from a wildlife preserve on the lake’s east shore to ridges bordering state and federal wildlife lands on the property’s eastern boundaries. Magnificent, unobstructed vistas of the lake and surrounding peaks are available from nearly every vantage point on the property.

With over 300 wineries, the Napa Valley is widely considered the top wine-growing region in the United States, attracting a large number of regional, national and international visitors to enjoy numerous world-class restaurants, museums, galleries and other facilities. It is a major weekend destination for regional large cities including San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and San Jose.

Lake Berryessa is a popular recreation destination for over 1.5 million visitors a year who enjoy sailing, waterskiing, pleasure boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, camping, bird watching, and wildlife observation. The lake, 23 miles long and 3 miles wide with 165 miles of shoreline, is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. A major renovation plan has commenced to upgrade all resorts and facilities on the west side of the lake which have existed since the lake’s creation in 1957. The 50-year leases previously in existence are expiring, and demolition of old mobile home parks is underway in preparation for construction of a major hotel resort.

Property Description:
The property is located on the east shore of Lake Berryessa which is accessible via a well-maintained gravel road. Along the eastern shoreline, between the road and the water, is the 12-mile long, 2,000-acre Lake Berryessa Wildlife Area, jointly managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Fish and Game. The gravel road allows public access for almost six miles of the eastern shoreline (the upper portions of the Wildlife Area) and also provides access to the property, as well as to other east side ranches and residences. The property has a 2-mile frontage along the Wildlife Area.

From the well-maintained gravel road, the property is privately accessible by over 30 miles of jeep trails and dirt roads traversing the property’s varied topography — ranging from gently sloping hills along the road to dramatic valleys and peaks in the eastern portions of the property.

Electrical power is provided to the lower region of the property by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Three existing wells and 11 ponds (currently used to support cattle operations) are also located in the lower sections of the property.

Climate:
Napa’s combination of Mediterranean climate, geography and geology of the region are conducive to growing high quality wine grapes. Several microclimates exist within the area due to various weather and geographical influences. The Napa Valley "Appellation," with its long-established wineries, is located approximately 20 miles southwest (approximately 45 minutes’ drive) from the north boundary of the Property. Several smaller "boutique" wineries are located in the Pope-Chiles Valley, only 15 to 20 minutes from the property.

Operational Considerations:
Much of the property has been in continuous use as an operating cattle ranch since the creation of Lake Berryessa in 1957. Other potential uses include vineyards, orchards, development into ranchettes or resorts, and conservation easements.

The magnificent 400-acre Chaparral Lakes Ranch is located within 10 minutes of the bustling Sacramento River City of Redding, California. Redding enjoys major shopping, restaurants, superb medical facilities and a commercial airport. The access to major recreation is outstanding in this area. National parks, lakes, golf courses and several nationally known fishing streams are an easy drive away.

The ranch enjoys wonderful privacy with no easements to others. The water, tree cover and seclusion make it a wildlife Mecca with good populations of black tail deer, turkey and quail. The lakes add waterfowl and fishing to the recreation menu.

Although historically used as winter grazing for cattle and its many hunting opportunities, it has been recently zoned two-acre minimums. Build your mansion here on this trophy property and live the western lifestyle with a potential development option at any time now or in the future.

$2500/acre

Location
Inwood Ranch is located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. The ranch is nestled in Inwood Valley, 25 miles east of the bustling town of Redding and Interstate 5, just off State Highway 44 down Inwood County Road. Highway 44 is the main entrance to Mt. Lassen National Park. The small town of Shingletown is 9 miles away, a quick trip for daily necessities. Redding has a commercial airport, great restaurants and shopping outlets with most of the major national chains well represented, and is one of the fastest growing cities in northern California. The close proximity to Redding makes it ideal for comfortable town living while offering the privacy and luxury of country living. It has a qualified medical and legal community and direct flights to Los Angeles.

Area
The foothills of Mt Lassen in Shasta County are one of the most picturesque and unspoiled areas remaining in California. The ecosystem is characterized by beautiful timberlands with intermittent meadows, meandering creeks and small lakes. The Inwood Valley is quiet and private with ranches and acreages creating a lifestyle reminiscent of earlier California untouched by modern development.

Climate
The Inwood Valley is located in a banana belt where everything grows with the exception of citrus and tropicals. The ranch is situated between 1800 and 2200 feet in elevation affording cooler summers and mild winters. Rich volcanic soils with warm temperatures during the day and cool temperatures at night make excellent grape growing conditions for the ten acre vineyard. The average climate for Redding, California is 76 degrees F for the annual high and 51 degrees F for the annual low temperature. January temperatures range between 37 and 54 degrees, and July ranges between 68 and 98+ degrees. Average precipitation is around 40 inches in Redding. Given the rise in elevation of this ranch, temperatures will be slightly lower and rainfall averages will be slightly higher.

Acreage
Inwood Ranch consists of 1,320 beautiful rolling California foothill acres. Bear Creek runs through the property for one mile. Sheridan Creek runs through the southern portion of the ranch for 1 and ½ miles and Shingle Creek passes through the southeast corner. The improvements are on the southern end of the ranch just off Inwood Road. An attractive lane leads to the cozy farmhouse encompassed by lush surroundings, a spring fed pond, lavender fields, a beautiful old barn and a ten acre vineyard of Merlot grapes. Above the vineyard is a large pond surrounded by mature trees and irrigated pastures. There is approximately 150 irrigated acres around the improvements on the south end of the property. A ridge of grassland pasture separates the north and south portions of the ranch. As you continue north, you descend into the Bear Creek Canyon. The northernmost section of the ranch extends one more ridge beyond the canyon and is backed by BLM land to the northwest.

Improvements
The main residence is a five bedroom, two bath, 2,400 square foot 150 year-old tastefully remodeled home. Along with the historical main home is a three bedroom remodeled farmhouse and a first class 11 stall thoroughbred horse barn with hay loft above ready to be converted into a winery. Other improvements include a shop, equipment buildings and a pegged 133 year-old 3,800 square foot barn. All of the improvements on the ranch are historic, well maintained and attractive.

Operational Considerations
Inwood Ranch is currently operated as a diversified cattle operation, lavender farm and vineyard. Cattle are grazed in the summer season on the irrigated pastures, and wintered on the oak covered hill pastures. The ranch has a 10-acre merlot vineyard grown on vertical trellising. Most of the vines are eight years old. Production could be as high as eight tons per acre. Currently it is producing three to four tons per acre for higher quality. Irrigation is done with overhead sprinklers with water from the upper pond. This is an ideal location for a boutique winery. Additionally, the ranch has the history and the soils to be a top quality organic farming operation. Currently the ranch has one acre of lavender that is processed and taken to a nearby distillery for extraction of organic essential oil. Inwood Ranch could also be easily converted to a showplace horse operation. Redding is a popular horse area and has a $30 million equestrian center planned. Access to the I-5 corridor makes Inwood an excellent location for any kind of commercial operation, yet the aesthetics and privacy of the ranch offer the quintessential California lifestyle.

Water Resources
Inwood Ranch is blessed with abundant water resources. There are several creeks, springs, ponds and a large reservoir on the property with water rights coming from the south fork of Bear Creek.

Recreation
World famous fly fishing streams are easily accessed from Inwood Ranch. Hat Creek, Fall River and the Pit River are all located within an hour’s drive through some of California’s most spectacular scenery. Mount Shasta Ski Resort and all the amenities of the quaint town of Mt. Shasta are one hour and 15 minutes away. The Sacramento River and all of the excellent recreation and fishing it affords is 20 minutes from the ranch. Lakes McCumber, Grace and Nora, Battlecreek Reservoir and Hat Creek attract anglers from around the country. Only 19 miles from the entrance to Lassen National Park, Shingletown residents can enjoy camping, sightseeing, back packing, fishing, picnicking, skiing, lectures and more. For rodeo lovers there is the Redding Rodeo and Red Bluff Bull Sale. Redding also offers excellent theatre and music. Other amenities include Turtle Bay arboretum and museum; the glass sundial bridge designed by world-renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, “the poet of glass and steel”. One reaches the Pacific Ocean and Trinidad Beach on HWY 299 through the Trinity Alps and the Trinity River – known for its rafting.

Broker’s Comments
Inwood Ranch is one of the most attractive small ranches in Northern California. It has all the amenities one would expect in a large ranch holding rolled into a beautiful “California Lifestyle” setting. It is truly a unique and special place.

The ranches approximately 12,000 deeded acreage is well blocked and contiguous. The historic ranch improvements are cowboy comfortable and serve as headquarters for the 800 cow livestock operation. Additionally there is a rustic hunting camp that accommodates a number of hunters. There are many suitable sites for a grand estate or lodge. Interior roads are excellent and there is substantial timber now growing on the ranch as a future asset. Just 5 miles North of the ranch is a 3500 ft. county maintained paved airstrip for convenient quick access.

Ranch Property in Northern California

Buying a ranch is something you may want to consider if you plan to retire in the west or just want to move away from city life to enjoy rustic rural life. Whatever the reason, a ranch is one of the best ways to enjoy the west.

As a ranch owner, there are many benefits waiting you. You can lease part of the land to a cattle rearer and then fail to develop the remaining portions. This act will save you thousands of Dollars in property taxes. It is a technique applied by many ranch owners so that they would be able to conserve money in their assets management.

You may also qualify for the governments state land conservation plan. If you participate in this plan, you can have about 30% tax rebates. The only thing you will have to do is to leave portions of the land undeveloped. The idea is that by leaving that portion undeveloped, you are helping the government in the conservation of the rural area and therefore deserve to be compensated.

As the price of land in the cities increase. Many wealth men move to the rustic areas of the country where land is cheap and the environment is serene. Mostly they are moving out to Northern California where they are putting up large ranches for several purposes. The purchase of the land gives the owner the opportunity to receive financial incentives like the tax rebates and at the same time use the land for a farm. As a farm, the owner has access to large tracts of pasture on which the cattle can feed and water bodies from which he can fetch and feed the cattle. They will not have to acquire portions of land again to build their barns as the same ranch can be divided and a certain part of it used as a barn. Owners who go into horse breeding can also be able to use the same hay they get from the pasture to feed the horses.

You can use the ranch for recreational purposes too. People can hunt or fish on your property for a fee. If you want to use the ranch for hunting purposes, the location would be a very important factor. The area will have to be wooded and full of wildlife. The hunters should not walk miles before they have their first game. They should be able to spot antelopes and other animals within a few steps. A good hunting round must also have streams and enough vegetative cover so the wild animals would be pleased to live there. If it is for fishing, a water body must be close by. You can have a stream, creek or river. But be sure that the stream has the kind of fish that people would like to go for. Anglers have their own preferences and it would be good that they are able to find their preferred catch.

If the place is going to be used for a dude ranch, you will have to do further work. Though you may need to maintain the rustiness of the place by keeping the log or cabin home, you will have to add some few extra conveniences. The dude ranch is going to appeal to urban dwellers and will have to be fitted and equipped as such. You can have the cattle and the horses within the same ranch but be sure they are placed apart – they could be a few meters away from the residential facilities. For equestrian purposes, you need a flat land with beautiful or scenic surroundings. The place must have easy access for vehicles foe provide many modern amenities.

Investing in ranches is becoming very popular amongst investors of late. Many people are looking to retire in these places and therefore drive up the cost of these properties. Whether for residential purposes, commercial or recreation, investing in a ranch always pays off.