SOLD: Wild Horse Trail Farm at Deschutes River Ranch | Fay Ranches

Tumalo

INTRODUCTION

A new opportunity is presented here at Fay Ranches Inc.: a chance to become part of the prestigious Deschutes River Ranch (DRR) community. Deschutes River Ranch is one of Central Oregon’s most unique developments to conserve farmland and wildlife areas while providing scenic home sites for discerning buyers. The Wild Horse Trail Farm is a 2-parcel offering of a 5.83± acre lot consisting of rugged high desert terrain with juniper trees and moss-covered lava rock, an elevated home site that boasts the view of Three Sisters Mountains, as well as 25.45± acres with 15± acres of irrigated forage production.

The Deschutes River Ranch community was established in 2003 as a place where members can enjoy an exceptional level of rural living with open, natural, and agricultural spaces in combination with high building standards enforced by Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Home Owner’s Association (HOA) guidelines. Building sites in Deschutes River Ranch are known for epic views and settings. As part of the Deschutes River Ranch, you can enjoy private community access to over a mile of the scenic Deschutes River and an extensive network of trails for hiking and equestrian use; additionally, the ranch trails border the land-locked Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land with miles of trails. All this while surrounded by the neat small farms of the Tumalo area.

The small unincorporated community of Tumalo has long been one of the most desirable areas in Oregon. Its prime location, in the triangle created by Bend, Redmond, and Sisters, makes it a very convenient spot for residents who want a rural feel but still be close to Central Oregon’s towns.

The Wild Horse Trail Farm awaits your visions of exceptional living and enjoyment of the land today!

QUICK FACTS

• 5.83± acre parcel with elevated building site

• 25.45± acre parcel with 15± acres currently in forage production

• 22.5± acres of Tumalo Irrigation District (TID) water rights (19.5 ± acres, total, of useable water rights with remainder 3.0± acres under long term lease with neighboring tax lot 2502, contact listing agent for more details)

• Within the triangle of Bend, Sisters, and Redmond. 15 minutes to Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM

• Part of the prestigious Deschutes River Ranch HOA

• Access to miles of trails, private river access, river front park like setting for gatherings and more DRR amenities

• DRR borders BLM, including the desirable Maston BLM trail system

• A unique fee simple offering by Deschutes River Ranch Group LLC

• Cascade Mountain views, including of the Three Sisters, Broken Top and more

• Buildable lot in one of Central Oregon’s most desirable areas

• Located in the desirable, unincorporated, community of Tumalo

The surrounding area of the Wild Horse Trail Lot including the Deschutes River

LOCATION

The small, unincorporated community of Tumalo, with its 100±-year-old schoolhouse, locally famous gas station/convenience store, and popular food truck court, “The Bite,” is just 5± minutes from the exciting city of Bend, Oregon. The area is known for small farms, ranches, and horse properties, making it one of Oregon’s most desirable places to live. During hot summer days, locals and visitors enjoy lazy floats along the nearby Deschutes River, which meanders through the Tumalo area. The area’s beautiful scenery, afforded by the many well-kept farm properties, the meandering Deschutes River, and the magnificent Cascade Mountains, are enjoyed by cyclists as they frequent the area’s many popular routes. The Tumalo area, with its many horse training/boarding facilities and breeding operations, is well-represented in the horse industry. Tumalo is popular amongst affluent and often high-earning professionals who want to enjoy country living and desire to live close to the Bend economic center and air connections.

“The Bite” in Bend, Oregon

GETTING THERE

From Bend, Oregon, head west on Highway 20 for 5± miles and take a right on Cook Ave/Cline Falls Highway. Go 3± miles and take a right at the first White Rock Loop intersection. In 0.75± miles, Wild Horse Trail is on your right. Once on Wild Horse Trail, the property is on your right.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Closest Major Airport: Bend-Redmond (RDM)

Just 15± minutes away, The Roberts Field Airport in Redmond, Oregon (RDM) is the fourth largest commercial airport in Oregon, and it’s only 20± minutes away from the energy and excitement of downtown Bend. Direct flights are available to and from Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Seattle. RDM is served by Alaska, United, Delta, and American Airlines.

Closest International Airport: Portland International (PDX)

Portland International Airport is only 3± hours driving from the Wild Horse Trail Lot at Deschutes River Ranch. It is served by: Air Canada, Alaska, American Airlines, Boutique Air, Condor, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue, PenAir, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, Unites, Virgin America, Volaris, and WestJet.

RDM Airport

AREA HISTORY

Deschutes River Ranch is roughly two miles west of what is now the unincorporated town of Tumalo. Tumalo was originally called Laidlaw in its earliest days which date back to the 1880s. The town was platted in 1904, and Tumalo Irrigation District was formed that same year. The town was initially thought to be a future hub with a crossing of the Deschutes River and railroad junction of rail lines from the coast and Columbia River. Tumalo never incorporated and always stayed as a rural service area, which kept the community small with rural favor.

Deschutes River Ranch was originally a working “dude ranch”, from the 1970s and on, until it was established as a private planned community with adjacent natural areas and agricultural production. A portion of the Deschutes River Ranch resides on what was first settled by Marshall Clay Aubrey in 1891. Aubrey lived until 1921 and was considered one of the true pioneers and cowboys of the area. The HOA is a non-profit organization that fully enforces high standards for exceptional homes and properties.

Central Oregon is on the leeward side of the Cascade Mountains, making it relatively arid and sunny most of the year. This allows for sunshine most of the days and for cooler nights throughout the year. Central Oregon enjoys many sunny days, no matter the season. Most of the area’s precipitation comes during the winter months in the form of snow.

The Wild Horse Trail Farm consists of two parcels: a 5.83± acre parcel (1612170002503) with an approved building envelope by Deschutes County; and a 25.45± acre parcel (1612170002500) that includes the water rights.

SCENIC VISTAS

From the Wild Horse Trail Farm at Deschutes River Ranch, enjoy the impact views of the Cascade Mountains, specifically the famous “Three Sisters” Mountains and Broken Top Mountain. Currently, two viewing platforms are located on the property, which further aid in taking in the views of the mountains until your dream home is complete. The surrounding area is comprised of small, irrigated farms that provide vivid greens in spring and summer. In the fall, many mature broadleaf trees offer color.

IMPROVEMENTS

A Blank Canvas

The Wild Horse Trail Farm at Deschutes River Ranch waits for your new home as the focal point of improvements on this property. The Deschutes River Ranch Community Association has design codes to help ensure your and the other exceptional homes in the ranch keep their value for years to come. The property has a proposed building envelope of 125 feet by 250 feet and a 100-foot setback from Wild Horse Trail. This approved building envelope is on the 5.83± acre parcel (1612170002503). The building envelope sits slightly above Wild Horse Trail, giving a home builder a chance to take advantage of the view of the Cascade Mountains.

The approved building site to build a dwelling will have conditions set forth by Deschutes County Planning Department. For further information about County conditions, design codes, and CC&Rs, feel free to reach out to the listing broker.

The second parcel (1612170002500) consists of 25.45± acres, of which 22.5± acres are irrigated with Tumalo Irrigation District Irrigation (TID) water rights. (19.5± acres, total, of useable water rights with remainder 3.0± acres under long term lease with neighboring tax lot 2502, contact listing agent for more details.) Of those 25.45± acres, 15± acres are currently in forage production. The farm ground is

The pavilion of Deschutes River Ranch (amenity)

irrigated via wheel lines from a pressurized system. A canal servicing the Tumalo Irrigation District and its users travels through the farm field and allows for easy livestock watering if needed. There are two structures on the property: a hay shed that can hold 50± tons of hay and a storage shed built over a concrete cistern used to store irrigation water in the winter for livestock.

This parcel is currently in the Deschutes River Ranch conservation easement that limits use to the following:

• Upland wildlife habitat, including winter range for mule deer and deer transitional range

• Deschutes River riparian areas and fish and wildlife habitat

• Rocky bluff habitat

• Scenic views and open space

• Historical agricultural and ranching practices

This easement will allow for a Buyer to continue farming/ranching the property for years to come and be compliant with the CC&Rs of the Deschutes River Ranch HOA.

The Deschutes River Ranch HOA has bi-annual dues of $1,529.98 (HOA dues are subject to change) that cover snow plowing, access to miles of trails and their maintenance, and the jewel of the community, the riverfront pavilion and its private park-like setting on the Deschutes River. The river slows down by the pavilion’s lawn, which has a built-in fireplace, covered seating, and grills. Take your horse for a stroll and use the corrals at the pavilion for a truly unique experience. This is just one of the picturesque settings here at Deschutes River Ranch.

Disclosure

This offering is comprised of two separate tax lots, which at close of escrow will be incorporated into the Deschutes River Ranch Community Association (DRRCA). There is a prescribed process that seller will follow to comply with all covenants associated with the final annexation of the 5.83± acre Tax Lot 2503 into the DRRCA. This process and full disclosure of the details involved shall be provided by DRRG and/or agents and will be disclosed upon request or within real estate sales agreement. DRRG recommends Buyer obtain legal counsel related to all matters of development of the property and compliance with: CC&Rs, HOA membership and Conservation Easement. Buyer is solely responsible, at its sole cost, for investigating the property, and its suitability for Buyer’s intended purposes. The foregoing includes, without limitation, land use; zoning; water rights; the impact of inclusion in DRRCA, including its governing documents; water rights; title matters; and the physical condition of the property. Seller will cooperate with Buyer, at no cost to seller, as Buyer may reasonably request.

RECREATION

The vast majority of the appeal of Central Oregon is its extensive array of recreational opportunities. People of all interests can find a passion that lets them enjoy life to the fullest in Central Oregon. Many will tell you it all started with access to amazing opportunities like Smith Rock for rock climbing, the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers for lazy floats and white-water rafting, blue-ribbon fishery, and Mount Bachelor ski resort. This world-renowned resort has held many prestigious skiing and snowboarding events. If you want to have some fun and can’t in Central Oregon, chances are you will not anywhere else.

H unting & W ildlife

Central Oregon is home to a large array of wildlife, big and small. The area has the big game hunters seek, including mule deer, elk, and black bear. Bird hunters will find duck and geese plentiful and quail in some areas. Central Oregon is also a stopping ground for many migratory birds such as the yellow warbler, sagebrush sparrow, white-faced ibis, black-beaked sky prowler, and the western snowy plover. These, plus many other birds that frequent the area, makes Central Oregon a birder’s dream.

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The fishing in Central Oregon is a fisherman’s buffet of places to drop a line. From the building site, you are less than 1800 feet from the DRR’s private pavilion on the Deschutes River, a great river for trout fishing. There are too many lakes and rivers in Central Oregon to list. From the mountain-fed rivers of the Crooked and Metolius, the Cascade Mountain lakes, and the man-made reservoirs, each fishing hole provides a unique experience. You can fish for trout, bass, kokanee, white fish, and more.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Nothing can be said about Bend, Oregon, and the greater Central Oregon area that hasn’t already been said before. Often the topic of many travel magazine articles and lists of “must-go places,” Central Oregon’s attractions are almost endless. As one of the pioneer micro-brewing communities, the Mount Bachelor ski resort and its proximity to many natural wonders, Central Oregon will keep you busy with fun. Central Oregon’s most prominent music venue Hayden Homes Amphitheater, previously named Les Schwab Amphitheater, hosts many big-name artists, including Bob Dylan, Dave Mathews Band, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. In 2022 the amphitheater has 38 shows scheduled with artists such as Nora Jones, ZZ Top, Lyle Lovett, and The Chicks.

Central Oregon’s event list is extensive and includes:

• Oregon Winterfest (February)

• Bend Marathon and a Half (April)

• Mount Bachelor Big Wave Challenge (April)

• The Pole, Peddle, Paddle (May)

• Sisters’ Rodeo and Crooked River Round-up (June)

• Cascade Cycling Classic (June)

• Sisters’ Quilt Show (July)

• Culver Crawdad Festival (July)

• High Desert Classics Horse Show (July)

• The Airshow of the Cascades (August)

• Deschutes and Jefferson County Fairs (August)

• Bend Brewfest (August)

• The Great Drake Duck Race (September)

• Sisters Folk Festival (September)

• And many more events

During the summer months, Bend hosts a college baseball developmental league team known as the Bend Elks, bringing live baseball to the area. And the culture of Central Oregon has a strong tie to agriculture, with over seven seasonal area farmer markets that give citizens a chance to buy fresh and local agricultural products straight from farmers and ranchers. And many of the fine dining establishments in Central Oregon use locally sourced foods.

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

For domestic water, a purchaser will have to develop a private well to service a dwelling. Contacts of local well drillers are available through the listing broker. The 22.5± acres of water rights Wild Horse Trail Farm water rights serviced by TID (Tumalo Irrigation District, https://www.tumalo.org). (19.5 ± acres, total, of useable water rights with remainder 3.0± acres under long term lease with neighboring tax lot 2502, contact listing agent for more details.) Tumalo Irrigation District was formally created in 1922 and services 685 patrons for irrigation water used on hay, pasture, lavender, vegetables, and other crops. Buyers may contact TID at 541-382-3053 to inquire further about water rights that are appurtenant to the property.

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 sources, whether it is underground, or from lakes and 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 waters of Oregon are administered by the State of Oregon, under a “priorappropriation” doctrine, “first in time, first in right.”

MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

Wild Horse Trail Farm at Deschutes River Ranch (managed by DRRG) currently has a conservation easement of 273.46± acres for:

• Upland wildlife habitat including winter range for mule deer and deer transitional range

• Deschutes River riparian areas and fish and wildlife habitat

• Rocky bluff habitat

• Scenic views and open space

• Historical agricultural and ranching practices

The Deschutes River Ranch and its guideline goals are to preserve natural areas and enhance the beauty of the landscape.

Deschutes River

SUMMARY

The Wild Horse Trail Farm at Deschutes River Ranch is truly a rare opportunity. This is your chance to build a dream home in an exceptional community in a breath-taking scenic landscape. Make a connection to the land as you enjoy working your own fields on the irrigated ground. Take leisurely walks on the DRR trails to the Deschutes River and have a picnic with your family or friends. This is a chance to live the best of rural Central Oregon.

PRICE

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

TERMS CONTACT

Please contact Alex Robertson at (541) 420-2394 | arobertson@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 .

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.