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Location This beautiful pristene ranch is located in the heart of the scenic Indian Valley, Idaho. Set near the base of the West Mountains on the banks of the Little Weiser River, this property offers gorgeous views in all directions and all seasons. Just 90 minutes from Boise, ID and only 40 to McCall, there are plenty of opportunities surrounding this ranch. Acreage Indian Valley Ranch consists of 80+/- deeded acres. Owner currently irrigates 42+/- acres and cultivates 75+/- acres with high quality timothy hay, and reports taking 140+/- ton per year. The property is fully fenced. Fencing is in excellent condition and horse/animal friendly. Water This ranch offers and adequate amount of water, with 42 of adjudicated water rights dating back to 1883. Irrigation is put on via flood and is extremely low maintenance. The property accesses over Homes/Buildings Situated on the property is a beautifully restored log home with an exposed wood and timber interior. With approximately 2,700+/- sq. ft. of living space and 5 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home has plenty of room to spread out. Features include a large, open ranch style kitchen with a hearthstone woodstove, a large stone fireplace in the family room, quaint upstairs loft bedrooms, and a large utility/ mud room. The garage has been remodled into a large family room and office. The home is supplied water from a high quality artesian well. This property also offers numerous outbuildings located throughout the grounds. These include a new 30 x 60 all steelstud, insulated shop, a 30 x 50 steel hay barn with 3 stalls, a large tool shed, 3 loafing sheds, woodhouse, large old cooler house and kennels. All corrals and barns feature heated auto waterers for the animals and all corrals are fenced in steel panel material. Seller reports that there is no mosquito or black fly problem, making it safer for your animals. Price $1,500,000 Taxes According to the Adams County Tax assessor, taxes for the year 2008 were $1413 Comments Indian Valley Ranch offers exciting possibilities. There are very few properties like this in such a pristine location. Extremely clean and well kept, this private location offers seclusion, yet easy access to necessities. This property would work well as a horse operation, recreation ranch or a smaller registered cattle operation. Very productive ground could support much larger stocking rates, opening the doors for your ideas. With stunning views in all directions, Indian Valley Ranch is one you must see to believe! Recreation Many types of wildlife visit the ranch. Seller reports large numbers of pheasant, grouse, quail, turkey and deer can be spotted throughout the pastures and fields. The river also offers excellent waterfowl cover, drawing in a large amount of upland birds. Ben Ross Reservoir is located only 2 miles South of the ranch, offering trophy fishing prospects and excellent summer recreational opportunities. Only 15 minutes and 3 miles to the East, BLM land offers exceptional horseback riding and hiking opportunities and trophy deer, elk and bear hunting.