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. Pine creek flows through the SW section of the ranch. 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 County.
Property Highlights:
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
• 5 varieties of producing almonds include:
• Non Parel, Pearless, Sonora, Butte and Carmel
• The irrigation for the orchard is a solid set system.
• Approximately 12 acres ready to plant and added to current irrigation 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
• 5 acres on the SW corner is 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 baths.
Family Room: West wing. Now used as music room
• Vaulted knotty pine ceiling and accent wall
• Slate hearth with wood stove insert
• Built in bookshelves
• Double glass door entry
• Carpet flooring
Great Room and Dining Area: Center of home
• Built in glass faced hutch
• Wall of windows overlooking front and back yards, patio and inground pool
• Slate hearth with wood stove insert
• 12” tile floor
Kitchen: Connecting to Great Room
• Garden window
• Tile countertop
• 12” tile floors
• Bar stool counter seats 6
• Stainless double sink
• Stainless 2 door refrigerator
• Dishwasher, flat surface 5 burner electric cook top, built in oven and microwave
Family Room #2 with Office Space: East wing
• Built-in cabinetry and office workspace
• Large built-in glass faced cabinet and bookcase
• Wood stove
• Window bench with cabinets
• Vaulted wood and beamed ceiling with skylights
• 12” tile floor
Owners Suite: South wing
• 2 large wall closets with built in shelving
• Private slider door to covered patio & pool
• Reading nook
• 12” tile floors
Owners Bath:
• Oversized tile shower connecting to sunken tile spa overlooking pool
• Dual sinks in tile counter
• Large walk-in closet
• 12” tile floor
Second Bedroom:
• 12” tile floor
• Ceiling fan
Third Bedroom: Oversized room used as hobby room
• Built in bookshelves
• Ceiling fan
• Side door to front yard side walkway
• 12” tile floor
Guest Bathroom:
• Tile shower over tub
• Single sink in tile counter
• 12” tile floor
Laundry:
• Wall of cabinets
• Sink in cabinet
• Cabinets over washer/dryer
• Glass door to back patio
• 12” tile floor
Stone patio and Inground Pool:
• Located in fenced back yard
• Stone patio
• Inground pool and spa surrounded by concrete walk
• Security fence around pool
Additional Features:
• Underground automatic sprinkler system
• Two heating and air units
• Two water heaters
• All rooms other than baths have ceiling fans
• Generac Generator Backup System 48 Kw-provides backup power to all three dwellings
Second Residence: Located behind garage/shop
• 1,400+/- sq ft. with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
• Concrete back patio
• Animal Shelter
• Dog Kennels
Third Residence: Studio design
• 1292+/- sq ft. with 1bedroom loft and 1 bath
• Full basement
• Covered front patio
BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS:
• 12-car garage/shop
