Wildlife and privacy abound on this breathtaking Siuslaw Riverfront farm, just 8+/- miles inland from the beautiful Oregon Coast at Florence. In addition to nearly 1 mile of river frontage and a your own personal boat dock, this property offers an incredible 2,408 sf custom Farmhouse built in 2016 with some surprisingly modern twists and fiber optic internet! Exquisite old growth spruce forest and great equestrian potential with barns, a covered arena, a studio, and approximately 23 acres of organic pastureland.
Location: Its about 8 miles by boat to historic Old Town Florence and 24 miles by car, of which approximately 4 miles closest to the home are on a county-maintained dirt & gravel road. Its a 53-mile beautiful drive to the Eugene Airport and 56 miles to the University of Oregon at Eugene.
Lot Description: The property totals approximately 85 acres, of which 82 acres are under a protected Land Conservancy. This conservancy allows for grazing and/or requires mowing on the pastureland to keep the grasses maintained. 3 acres, around the home and barns, is considered Farmstead and is excluded from the easement. 37 acres of the property are in tidally influenced estuarine wetlands of Duncan Island Slough. The birds and wildlife that visit this property are quite spectacular and theres a special feeling of good stewardship & protection on the farm.
The Home: The Seller refers to this residence as Frank Lloyd Wright meets Pacific Northwest Farmhouse. This intriguing home with incredible natural lighting offers 3 bedrooms, including 2 master suites, a kitchen suitable for a gourmet chef, and a glass garage-style door that rolls up next to the dining area that opens to the 2,100 square foot deck system and the Coast Range Mountains. An exquisite Tulikivi fireplace imported from Finland is the hub of the living space. A tankless hot water heater offers hot water on demand. (Be sure to see the home video separate from the drone shoot.)
The Barn: The covered arena measures approximately 50x 100. Theres an adjacent 5-stall shed row, and 3 large double stalls within the arena barn structure. The barn also offers a locking tack room and small security room as well as a studio with a restroom.
Shop/Machine Shed: This structure is wired for 220, has a gravel floor and enough space to park some vehicles and work on projects.
Small Animal Barn: 3 stalls and a couple of chicken coops also come with the property.
3 Greenhouses & the Yurt are excluded from the sale but may be negotiable outside the sale.
Trees & Production: The organic meadows have been used for harvesting hay in the past and for grazing cattle and horses. There is an orchard with 30+ apple trees that is still producing but in need of some TLC when the bear and the deer arent enjoying it. In addition, there are multiple plum, cherry, pear, fig, quince trees as well as table grapes.
Utilities: Electricity is provided by Central Lincoln 877-265-3211 The power to the property is a 400 amp service, with 220 service available in all buildings. Amperage can be increased from the transformer next to the house by adding a second meter.
Fiber Optic internet is provided by Oregon Fast Internet. The property owns a 1,000 gallon propane tank and Sellers use Ferrell Gas for delivery.
Flood Insurance: The Sellers currently current keep 3 separate $250,000 flood policies on the structures for a total 2022 annual premium of $3911. Premium breakdowns are as follows:
Arena Barn- $2,806
Home - $616
Shop/Shed - $489
Domestic Water: The home and barns are served by a Spring fed water source on the north side of the river and Hwy 126 on forestland. There is an access permit in place and they have a key to the gate should they want to access the water source. The water is delivered to the island by way of a 1.5 and 2 flexible pipe. There are On/Off valves on both sides of the Siuslaw River.
The system provides 80 psi static water pressure, and there is three phase filtration system at the house.
Water Rights: There is a water rights certificate for domestic and irrigation use #21154 that will remain with the property. An additional certificate #7615 for domestic use is being transferred to adjacent lots to the west.
Septic: The septic tank is located on the east side of the home and it was last pumped in October, 2021. The system was in place for a previous home and was inspected and approved for use with the new home in 2016.
Summary: This property is a dream for folks that would like some privacy and have a love for land, animals, and wildlife. A captivating place for birdwatchers, artists, equestrian enthusiasts, fisherman, gardeners, and someone that would like to work from home and have their own slice of Heaven. The inland coastal location offers some very nice climate and the incredible sights and sounds of the river, the trees, and the plantings around the home top this one off almost to perfection.
3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2,408 Square Feet 85 Acres
MLS ID: 22442259
County: Lane
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Year Built: 2016
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