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Welcome to 36505 Ditch Creek Road, a stunning 28 acres homestead. This offering provides a multitude of features: beautiful home, guest home, shop, commercial greenhouse, off-grid hydroelectric and grid power, direct access to vast BLM lands, irrigation rights with gravity pressurized system, creek frontage, orchard, & more. Enjoy exclusive privacy with a private gated entry and being the last home on Ditch Creek road before it turns into BLM and timber land. Nestled in the towering evergreens and beautiful landscaping, this fully updated estate is a private and secure oasis.Although you are connected to grid power, you also have the ability to run entirely off the hydroelectric and generator system. The system allows you to run primarily off-grid and use grid as back-up or run primarily on grid with the off-grid as back-up. The hydro system is truly unique and is the largest licensed private system in the area. The water diverts on BLM land from Ditch Creek and flows via a 12 inch line to the property's hydroelectric generator building. By the time the water reaches the building the pressure has built to an estimated 90 PSI which provides a formidable amount of power for the hydro generators. The generators deliver power to the Off-Grid control building and a bank of 24 batteries. The system has a 14.2kw inverter and a 14kw back-up generator which have been designed for the needs of this estate. A covered porch entry with glass inlaid knotty alder double doors welcome you into this modern farmhouse. Recent updates create a light and airy feel that is still brimming with elegance. The winding staircase adds to the charming feeling while the massive wall of windows draw you to the outdoor living space and gardens. A chef's dream kitchen offers leathered granite countertops extending to a full backsplash, custom cabinets with soft-close package throughout and glass inlaid upper cabinets are both beautiful and functional. Stainless steel Verona appliances including a 36'' range with double-oven (plus a kettle filler). Ample cabinetry and a walk-in pantry with solid wood shelving gives great storage solutions. A large electric fireplace is inset on a mosaic tiled wall offering both functionality and beauty. Expansive windows and sliding doors allow the natural light into both the kitchen and living rooms while also allowing you to enjoy the natural wildlife and access to the large back deck. A wood burning stove will keep you cozy when the weather turns cool. The formal dining room with custom storage cabinets is topped off with a lovely shiplap ceiling. Located off the dining room is another beautiful full bathroom, mudroom and attached garage with stairs leading down to the root cellar. The large main level master bedroom offers beautiful natural views and gorgeous lighting. The on-suite master bathroom gives you a spa-like feel with herringbone tile flooring, a porcelain soaking tub with slate backsplash and an lavish shower with extensive tile work finish off the main level (functions as a steam shower as well). The winding staircase leads you to two additional bedrooms, bathroom, and large office or workout space. One bedroom offers hidden storage space in the closet while the other offers an additional bonus room for storage or as a second office. The bathroom is beautifully designed with a mosaic tile wall and herringbone tile flooring and tiled, rain-shower head and custom glass door. The office or workout space upstairs boasts lots of natural light with windows that span almost the entire room and views of the backyard and greenhouse in the distance. Finishing off the upstairs is your own hidden bonus room which is accessed behind the built-in bookshelf. Other recent updates include solid knotty alder doors and trim, new HVAC, roof, paint (inside and out) and much more. Additionally located on the estate is a guest house also updated in 2021. This open floor plan includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, laundry room and a wood burning stove. The same wood flooring and herringbone tile backsplash will give your guests a beautiful place to stay. The shop with office was also updated in 2021 and provides an additional +/- 1,500 Sq. Ft. of functional space. Enjoy using your green thumb with the +/- 1,800 square foot commercial greenhouse with cement flooring, commercial lighting, heater with programmable thermostat, fans, and a 1,000-gallon propane tank. Currently planted in the greenhouse are dwarf banana plants, avocado, and turmeric shipped in from Florida. All organic and non-GMO. Continue your gardening experience in the mature orchard. With 7 different varieties of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, plums, peaches, pears, cherries, kiwi, fig, and different varieties of apple trees you have a variety of fruits to enjoy from your own backyard. And let's not forget the grape vines which are approximately 40 years old.No need to worry about spending all day watering your delicious fruits and vegetables and even the landscaping with the 12-zone gravity pressured sprinkle irrigation system and water rights to 10 acres. Also located around the property are four fire hydrant bibs. This property becomes your own little oasis where you can sit back, relax and snack on your home-grown fruit while you enjoy beautiful views and the privacy you desire.With easy access to vast amounts of public land, the recreational opportunities are limitless with exceptional privacy. Located halfway between San Francisco and Portland and about 2.5 hours to the Oregon coast, the region is known for a great climate with a distinct four seasons and a mild winter.
