Benmore Valley is a magical spot on the summit of the Mayacamas Mountain Range, with a fascinating history. The 311 acre Benmore Lake Ranch is the southern end of this valley, with the south property line touching the Mendocino County border. Benmore Lake is the first feature to greet you at the entrance, a 109 acre foot reservoir that is fully licensed with the state for irrigation and recreation. Main residence has commanding views of the valley and lake, built in 2017 and having 3 bd, 2 ba with basement. Secondary unit was finished in 2014 and has 2 bd, 1 ba. Eight stall barn with hay storage and new 2 bay shop with caretakers quarters. The ranch has about 45 acres of Benmore Valley floor in sub-irrigated pasture that is fenced and cross fenced for horses or livestock. Additional valleys to the south, one with a pond that overlooks the Russian River Valley. Well for domestic use, irrigation pump at the lake, 3 phase power on site, in 4 legal parcels with CC's recorded, protected by conservation easements, this is one of the most romantic ranches available on the north coast right now. Even has old growth timber! About 2 hours north of the Bay Area and 30 minutes from Hwy 101.
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