Ask Donna Utterback
This property definitely steps outside the box! Uniquely set up and designed for the ultimate waterfowl hunting experience and luxury living. This 50 acre property is located on a large peninsula on the Dorris Reservoir. Yes, surrounded on 3 sides with water The Dorris Reservoir is located east of Alturas. With a large number of waterfowl. With this in mind, the owner created a shallow 4 acre pond at the end of the peninsula, with 4 islands inlaid with below ground duck blinds. Two - 3 man blinds and two - 2 man blinds. Each blind has a gravel path from the banks of the pond to the island, allowing the hunter easy access through the water to the blind. This design sets the sportsman up to enjoy the hunt and bag their limit. Located next to the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge which also enhances the waterfowl habitat which include ducks, geese and pelicans. You will also enjoy Bald Eagles, sandhill crane and swans. Fishing for bass, perch and catfish is a great way to spend the day after a successful hunt! The pond is filled with water from the ag well, which produces 800 GPM with a 40 HP pump. A mainline also runs the length of the crop fields to provide irrigation water to 3-wheel lines irrigating approximately 12 acres. This is planted in grain hay to enhance the waterfowl environment and hunting. The comfortable 2,070 sf. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home takes in the amazing views of the reservoir with expansive views of the Warner Mountains in the background. It truly is a stunning sight. Featuring an open plan with vaulted wood and beam ceilings. Custom kitchen with Miele stainless appliances, induction cook top, double oven and steam oven. Granite counters with large, raised eating counter. Multiple shelve pantry is a nice bonus. Beautiful bar with granite counter, glass cabinets and Scotsman below counter built in ice maker producing clear ice. Living area has wood stove on raised rock hearth, a wall of windows and glass slider capturing the amazing view and continues out onto a large open deck with green lawn down to the water. Sitting in the living room, looking out at the view and watching the wildlife on the water and around the shore is a sight to behold. Enjoying the spectacular sunrises and sunsets as well. Solid wood floors flow through the main living area into the hallway and 1st bedroom/office. The owner's suite has glass sliding door to the open deck, two large closets, dual sinks in bath with walk in shower and tile floor. Laundry/mud room off kitchen has convenient ½ bath. Back door opens to two car garage with large concrete apron. Attached woodshed/storage shed. The domestic water system has a 1.5 HP pump and is set up in a well-insulated building. You enter the property from a gravel drive, which passes by the pole barn, several storage buildings and chicken coop then into the main parking area. This could easily be set up for equestrian use as well as raising a few cows, goats, sheep and more. Beautiful green lawns surround the home and are irrigated from underground sprinkler system. An abundant producing wild plum orchard is located at the far end of the home. This is a one-of-a-kind property in a unique and extremely private location.
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