Situated at the headwaters of Silver Creek, one of America's most important and historical fisheries, The Ranch at Silver Spring is a ranch treasured for its abundant ecological and water resources with 10 miles of meandering spring-fed streams and aquatic habitat. The 2,060 +/- acre ranch is located just 25 miles south of Ketchum and the world class resort of Sun Valley, and 13 miles from a commercial airport. The Ranch at Silver Spring is more than a recreational retreat, operating farm, and ranch to enjoy, it also provides ownership to some of the most significant and valuable water rights in the West. 60%-75% of the stream flows that feed Silver Creek actually originate on the ranch with the water rights irrigating approximately 960 acres of highly productive cropland. This is a rare opportunity to own, manage, protect, and preserve an incredible watershed with its numerous springs, streams, senior surface and groundwater resources. * 2,060± deeded acres with 960 ± acres of highly productive irrigated crop land, 220 ± acres of dry land farming * Exceptional facilities and improvements including historic and charming ranch home, barn, outbuildings, corrals, and riding arena * Headwaters to a world-class fly-fishery with 10 miles of creeks and aquatic habitat * 25 miles south of Ketchum and Sun Valley, and just 13 miles from a commercial airport in Hailey * Spring water on the ranch provides 60%-75% of the total stream flow to the world-class Silver Creek fishery * High quality elk, moose, and antelope hunting, and situated in the heart of waterfowl migration corridor * Considerable water rights, which not only irrigate, but provide water for lakes, ponds, and wetlands * Natural areas, including ponds, creeks, and wetlands, provide an exceptional ecosystem, with conservation values such as water quality, fisheries, and waterfowl/wildlife habitat * State-of-the-art water monitoring system * Most of the fields are organically certified, and the ranch produces organic grass-fed cattle * In addition to hay, pasture, and grain crops, additional seasonal cattle grazing give the ranch excellent diversity * Conservation easement and ecological mitigation opportunities, including water and wetland banking, and recharge of groundwater * A well-balanced ranch with solid production and excellent recreational amenities
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