This ranch has been maintained, managed, enjoyed and loved by the current owner and his family for over 27 years. Consisting of 304.5 +/- contiguous acres. Well-manicured almond orchard is currently under contract with Blue Diamond Almonds covering 138 acres. Boasting 5 varieties of trees, which have been replaced or interplanted over the years. Great water resource from 4 ag wells, producing more than enough water to irrigate current orchard with room for expansion. The ranch headquarters, located in the center of the property, features 3 homes. The wonderful main residence is a 4,158-sf. masterpiece with one full wing set aside for the owner's suite. 2nd home is 1,400 sf. and the 3rd home is 1,292 sf. loft style with full basement. In addition, you will find a 12-car garage/shop, 6 stall horse barn, large pole barn and various outbuildings.
The remaining property is open meadow ground which has the ability for flood irrigation, with a seasonal creek and 2,000 ft farm landing strip. There is potential for additional irrigated crops with water to do so. Located 12 miles north of Chico on HWY 99. The south portion of the ranch is in Butte County, and the North is in Tehama.
PROPERTY DETAILS: Located in two counties
Tehama County APN: 079-070-029-000 (244.52 Ac)
Butte County APN: 047-070-074-000 (60.02 Ac)
Zoning EA-AP/General Agriculture use - 40 acre minimum
Williamson Act - Property is enrolled in Land Conservation
ORCHARD: 138 acres
•Almonds: 5 varieties of producing almonds include:
•Non Parel, Pearless, Sonora, Butte and Carmel
•The irrigation for the orchard is a solid set system.
•4 - AG wells - Well 1 and 2 are tied together with underground mainline. Well 3 irrigates the south end and well 4 is set up for flood irrigation for the pasture. Not in use at this time.
•All wells have 165 HP pumps and produce approximately 1500 GPM
•2.5 acres on the SW corner are leased by a 3rd party
HEADQUARTERS:
3 homes, garage, shop, paved drive and parking area to each home, gated entry. 2 domestic wells.
Main Residence: 4,158 sf, 3 bd, 2 ba.
2 forced air systems
Family Room vaulted ceilings, knotty pine ceiling and accent wall, slate hearth with wood stove insert, built in bookshelves, double glass door entry
Great Room and Dining Area: Built in hutch, tile floor, wall of windows overlooking front yard and patio/pool area, slate hearth with wood stove insert
Kitchen: Garden window, tile countertop, tile floors, 6 stool counter, stainless double sink, stainless 2 door refrigerator, dishwasher, 5 burner cook top, build in oven-microwave
Office/ Great room #2: Large built in cabinetry and desk, wood stove, tile floors, vaulted ceiling.
Master Suite: 2 large closets, tile floors, private slider door to covered patio & pool, reading nook,
Master Bath: Tile shower and sunken tile spa-overlooking pool, dual sinks, tile counter tops.
Second Bedroom: Tile floor, ceiling fan
Third Bedroom: Tile floor, built in bookshelves, ceiling fan
Guest Bathroom: Tile shower, single sink, tile counter, tile floor
Fenced back yard
Fenced pool
Underground sprinkler system
Generac Generator Backup System 48 Kw-provides backup power to all three dwellings
Second Residence:
1,400+/- sqft, 2 bd/1 ba
Concrete back patio
Animal Shelter
Dog Kennels
Third Residence:
1292+/- sqft, 1bd/1ba
With loft and basement
Covered Patio
BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS:
12-car shop/garage
6 Stall horse barn
16,000 sqft steel frame hay barn
Equipment barn with chemical room
Various outbuildings
2,000 ft long farm Air Strip