474 Acres in Covelo, CA - $2,495,000

The land is diverse and offers many opportunities. As you enter the ranch, you are greeted by towering valley oaks. The valley portion of the property is bisected by Grist Creek, creating rich alluvial soil. This area of the property has been utilized over the years for hay and hops production. It was certified organic in 2005 and is currently leased to a local rancher for growing a cash crop of hay and grazing cattle. To the west of the valley land, the Grist Ranch begins to ascend the gentle, western hills of the valley. Interior roads provide access to rolling oak savannah, with panoramic vistas of the valley and seasonally snowcapped peaks of the Yolla Bolly Wilderness in the Mendocino National Forest to the east. An open meadow, with seasonal wildflower blooms, plays host to a rustic cabin overlooking the waters of a year-round natural pond. The hillside land is also suitable for grazing animals but shines for its recreational opportunities. Blacktail deer, wild boar, bear and turkey, and other game make the Grist Ranch an outdoorsmans paradise. The private and serene land lends itself to hiking and other outdoor activity as well. The diverse topography and the wild natural beauty of the Grist Ranch make the land truly special.

Anchored on the valley floor, the historic farmhouse rests in a pastoral setting under a majestic valley oak. Dating back to pioneer days, the classic farmhouse has been updated nicely over the years. The two-story residence measures just over 2,400 square feet and includes five comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom on each floor. The kitchen is well appointed and suitable to prepare delicious meals for large gatherings. The house is warmed by a large brick fireplace, a gas fireplace, and a wood burning stove. Multiple covered porches allow the opportunity to take in the cool afternoon breezes and gaze at the cosmos through clear night skies, unpolluted by artificial light. Adjacent to the home is a large utilitarian barn, with an aesthetic to match the ranch. The barn makes a great workspace or storage for outdoor toys, farm equipment and feed. Situated in the rolling hills above is a rustic cabin, has the potential for for guests occupancy or as a getaway and space to entertain in the evening. The improvements of the Grist Ranch stay true to the ranchs agrarian roots while delivering modern quality and comfort.

Protected under conservation and allowing for tax savings benefits, the ranch is preserved under the Williamson Act. A strong relationship with the current rancher who leases the land allows an owner to rest at ease, knowing the land is being well maintained. Whether your desires are an escape from urban living, parttime or full time, or to own an outdoorsmans dream ranch or working cattle ranch, this offering will capture your pioneering spirit. Seldom does one find a place of such awe-inspiring tranquility as the Grist Ranch.