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M OF F IT T DES ER T R ANC H Brothers, Oregon $3,750000 | 7,284± Acres

Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

INTRODUCTION This ranch offers a huge footprint with over 93,000± acres of deeded BLM and U.S. National Forest grazing land. Yes, this one will run a lot of cattle! 7,284± deeded acres, 29,930± BLM permit acres, and 55,967± acres of U.S. National Forest permit. Everything is out the gate with driving cattle to allotments the standard. A series of wells and pipelines are used for livestock watering, with only one pasture requiring a water haul (this pasture does not get used every year). With a great location, just 45 minutes east of Bend on Hwy 20, this ranch is perfect for the traditional desert cattleman/operator and less than an hour drive to all major services, shopping, medical facilities, and much more. Depending on the year, historically, this ranch has run annually 500± mother cows with an average feeding of one ton of hay per winter. The current owner ran the entire operation by himself for many years. All deeded acres, BLM allotments, and USFS allotments are contiguous to each other, making this an easy “out the gate operation.” No frills, no over-the-top headquarters, or high maintenance costly improvements. This is purely a cowman’s cattle ranch.

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LOCATION Brothers is on the Central Oregon Highway, US-20, between Bend and Burns, in the southeastern part of Deschutes county. It is an unincorporated community part of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area.

GETTING THERE Moffitt Desert Ranch is located just off Hwy 20 on Moffitt Rd, approximately 40 miles southeast of Bend and 45 miles south of Prineville.

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Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

AIRPORT INFORMATION Robert’s Field/Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), 54± miles northwest of Moffitt Desert Ranch, is the closest major airport. RDM is located in the heart of Central Oregon and is currently served by four air carriers: Alaska Air, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United/United Express, with daily direct flights to Denver, Portland, Los Angeles International, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. RDM offers 15 daily commercial flights, affordable parking rates, and short lines. The airport is home to the USDA Forest Service Redmond Air Center, Life Flight, Butler Aircraft Services, Les Schwab, Bonneville Power, and Henderson Aviation. Portland International Airport is also an option for air travel and is about a 3.5-hour drive from Moffitt Desert Ranch.

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ACREAGE 7,284± Deeded Acres 29,930± Acres of BLM grazing permit 55,967± Acres of USFS grazing permit

SCENIC VISTAS The area is typical of Central Oregon high desert, sprawling with sagebrush as far as the eye can see.

From Moffitt Desert Ranch, the most beautiful views are of the Cascade Mountain peaks, which can be seen to the west on most days.

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Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

CLIMATE This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6° F. Brothers has a steppe climate of arid, grassy plains. Steppes occur in temperate climates, which lie between the tropics and polar regions. This is a semi-arid climate with distinct seasonal temperature changes, with cold winters and warm summers.

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WATER RIGHTS Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some exceptions, cities, farmers, factory owners, and other users must obtain a permit or water right from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source, whether underground or from lakes or streams. Landowners with water flowing past, thru, or under their property do not automatically have the right to use that water without a permit from the Department. The State of Oregon administers Oregon’s water under a “prior-appropriation” doctrine; first in time, first in the right.

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Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

RECREATION Enjoy a range of recreational pursuits in the Cascade Mountain Range and Smith Rock State Park to the west, the Ochoco National Forest to the east, and the Deschutes River and its tributary, the Crooked River. Fall through spring provide outdoor enthusiasts with the opportunity to hike, climb and bike throughout the region. Winter months offer downhill and cross-country skiing on Mount Bachelor and snowmobiling in the Cascades. If golf is your game, Central Oregon offers over 30 golf courses, including the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Pronghorn Resort.

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F ishing In addition to year-round fishing for trout and steelhead, Central Oregon is surrounded by nationally renowned rivers, streams, and lakes that provide anglers with a mind-boggling abundance and variety of world-class fishing opportunities. The Deschutes River, Crooked River, Lake Billy Chinook, and Prineville Reservoir are all within an hour’s drive from Moffitt Desert Ranch.

H unting & W ildlife The flyway for duck and goose in this region is famous to hunters throughout America. The concentrations of birds and the opportunity to hunt them are almost limitless. The presence of deer, elk, and other big games is also a draw to the area. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise with more area to fish and hunt and fewer people to contend with. Wildlife common in this area would include duck, geese, turkey, deer, elk, quail, cougar, coyote, and more. It is rich and lush, and nearby forests and mountains sustain large herds. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Local attractions include Crater Lake, Painted Hills, Mt. Bachelor, the Columbia River Gorge, the Deschutes River, and Ochoco National Forest. Mt. Bachelor is known for its excellent skiing and other winter sports and is about a 1-hour drive from Moffitt Desert Ranch. Columbia Gorge wine country is one of the up-and-coming wine regions in the United States and is about a 3-hour drive from the property. Portland is about a 3.5 drive, and Bend is about 45 minutes from the ranch. Oregon provides an abundance of attractions for everyone to enjoy.

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Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

MINERAL & TIMBER RIGHTS All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing.

INCOME | RETURN OPPORTUNITY This ranch historically has been used for cattle grazing. There are possible solar and/or wind projects that could be potential income opportunities in the future.

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CONSERVATION Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land-use practices of our clients.

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Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

QUICK FACTS • 7,284± deeded acres • 29,930± BLM lease grazing permit acres (2,326 AUM’s for 228 pair March 1st-Feb. 28th, year around permit) • 55,967± National Forest permit acres (3,177 AUM’s for 600 pair May 15th- Sept. 30th) • Corrals, shop, cattle handling pens, sweep tub, squeeze chute, truck loading ramp • Power and well at homesite • 5 L.O.P. tags (buyer to confirm with ODFW)

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Moffitt Desert Ranch | Brothers, Oregon

SUMMARY With over 93,000± acres of deeded BLM and U.S. National Forest grazing land, this is the perfect high desert cattle ranch. All the deeded acres and grazing allotments are contiguous, making this an easy outthe-gate operation. Historically, this ranch has run 500± mother cows annually. Moffitt Desert Ranch is already set-up with corrals, a shop, cattle handling pens, sweep tub, squeeze chute, and truck loading ramp with power and well at the homesite. The location is convenient, right off Highway 20 and a 45-minute drive to Bend or 1 hour to Prineville. Without the frills and costly improvements, this is an authentic desert cattle ranch.

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PRICE $3,750,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT Please contact Jerry Hicks at (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@fayranches.com or Hunter Hicks at (541) 6392510 | hunterh@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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JERRY HICKS principal broker

Licensed in: OR c. 541-420-0679 jhicks@fayranches.com

HUNTER HICKS FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

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Licensed in: OR c. 541-639-2510 hunterh@fayranches.com