Nestled in the Portneuf River Valley just outside of Lava Hot Springs, this gem offers an ideal homestead or ranch ownership opportunity with year-round recreation and long-term investment growth potential, conveniently located off State Highway 30. The quaint, well-maintained six-bedroom, three-bath ranch house and detached, oversized two-car garage sit on just over two and a half acres, a quarter mile off the highway with a road-grade paved driveway and second driveway access. The covered deck with shade trees overlooking the pasture provides year-round use. The second parcel encompasses the remainder of the acreage with an expansive, multi-bay heated shop with RV storage, a bunk house, and a full-size arena with working pens, bucking chutes, roping boxes, and catch pen. Well-maintained fences with extensive cross-fencing make this a turnkey operation for livestock, incorporating both pasture and tillable ground. Asphalt, sand, and gravel driveways and parking provide extensive areas for farm equipment and trucks to load and offload.The northern boundary encompasses .88 of a mile of the Portuneuf River, with ownership to the center of the river. Enjoy floating, swimming, or fishing for brown and rainbow trout right in your own backyard. Upland game and waterfowl frequent the property and provide hunting opportunities. And you are just minutes away from Lava Hot Springs, world-famous hot springs. The terrain offers endless exploration both on and off the property. Set up camp in your own backyard. The lush meadows near the river provide a scenic campsite for family and friends to visit, with plenty of room for them to park their campers and tents. Or maybe you would like to invite a couple of friends to stay over in the heated bunkhouse.If you have your heart set on wide open spaces with panoramic views of the mountains and valley, look no further. Imagine a relaxing soak in the wood-burning hot tub overlooking the river and curling up with a good book in the gazebo and enjoying the fresh air.Pebble Creek Campground and Ski Area are just fifteen miles away and open the door to year-round recreation from camping, backpacking, and hiking to downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.The Caribou National Forest and BLM ground is nearby and offers hundreds of miles of dirt roads and trails to explore backpacking, mountain biking, cruising in ATVs, and big game hunting. Winter access requires a snow machine and opens the door to a magical winter wonderland adventure.
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