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Experience a dream come true lifestyle at Cocolalla Creek Ranch

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Your Dream

What’s your dream lifestyle? Does it haveanything to do with horses, wildlife, andluxury living on acres of picturesquesolitude in a pristine wildernesssanctuary? If so, Cocolalla Creek Ranchoffers a dream come true lifestyleexperience for you and your family.

Imagine waking up every morning as thehero in your very own Zane Grey novel.Picture the perfect day. What would youdo in this idyllic western lifestyle setting?

• Would you marvel at the panoramic view of rugged mountains, lush pastures, and verdant timberland over a leisurely breakfast then stroll down to the stables to visit the horses?

• Would you pack a picnic lunch andsaddle up for a lazy afternoon ride onmiles of riding trails or grab a fly rod and test your skills against the native trout in Cocolalla Creek?

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• Would you teach your children tobirdwatch after supper or watch the elkgraze in the meadow as the sun hidesitself behind the silhouetted wilderness?

• On weekends, would you shoot bear,moose, deer, elk, wild turkey, and grousewith a camera or with a gun?

• Or would you round up the kids, grab abackpack, and sleep under the stars on aweekend wilderness camp out - withoutleaving home?

It’s all up to you. Live your dreams atCocolalla Creek Ranch!

Overview

Nestled at the base of the SelkirkMountains in the northern Idahopanhandle, this spectacular 240-acreprivate paradise offers a complete horseranch set up with fully fenced haymeadows, acres of timber, a year-round,trout-bearing stream, two ponds, and lotsof room for the three homes, four barns,two shops, two outbuildings, indoorarena, and outdoor arena withgrandstands.

This working equestrian ranch includesnearly a mile of Cocolalla Creek frontageand features miles

Overview

of trails for horseback riding, hiking, andhunting. Wild turkey, grouse, bear,moose, deer, and elk frequent thissportsman’s retreat where the wildlifesightings rival those of YellowstoneNational Park.

This oasis of vast solitude and the ruggedwilderness of Cocolalla Creek Ranch isjust 15 minutes from the public schools,hospital, and shopping conveniences ofSandpoint, Idaho - a destination resorttown and recreational paradise locatedon the northshore of Lake Pend Oreille.

History

The property’s meandering CocolallaCreek is the namesake of the ranch.Established decades ago, Cocolalla CreekRanch dates back to the days of cattlerustlers, outlaws, and bandits and wasknown for many years as the East-WestCattle Company.

The story is told of an owner who onceburied a Caterpillar D8 on the ranch tohide it from the local sheriff. Ranchroping events have been a commonoccurrence over the years.


History

Willie Nelson filled the outdoor arenawhen he performed a live concert in the1970’s.

The current owner/operator has beenraising horses in northern Idaho fornearly 40 years. She began cutting horsesin the 2000’s, assembled a band ofbroodmares, and dreamed of raisingaward-winning cutting and performancehorses.

A state-of-the-art color cameramonitoring system was installed in fourfoaling stalls (where mares are brought inthe early spring to foal) and in 2009, thedream was realized when Catmas, a fillyby That Sly Cat out of Red’s ChristmasAngel was entered into the NCHAFuturity in Fort Worth, Texas and wenton to place fourth.

Acreage

Capture the spirit of adventure evoked by owning 240 acres of prime real estate. Spend an afternoon fishing for trout with nearly a mile of creek frontage on the year-round, Cocolalla Creek. Explore endless miles of trails that wind through 147.5 acres of timber-producing forest lands that border National Forest.

Enjoy the picturesque serenity of 59.5acres of lush, hay-producing meadowsand grasslands and 23.5 acres ofsubirrigated, machine-harvestableagricultural farmland. The ranch’shomes, barns, arenas, and outbuildingspopulate the 9.5-acres of rural residentialland.


Homes

Let the inviting aura of the qualitycraftsmanship and luxurious amenities ofthe majestic estate home ignite yoursenses.

• Imagine the peaceful joy of a relaxingevening in the comfortable luxury of thesunken living room with redwoodceilings, 10-foot custom windows, andhardwood maple floors.

• Feel the sense of contentment as yourfamily drifts off to sleep in the comfortand security of this ‘no place like home’showplace of livable luxury.

• Picture a fully-appointed kitchen withstainless steel appliances, importedmarble counter tops, and two pantries -as you prepare to connect with loved onesover a special meal.

• Experience a magical sunset from thesunken hot tub on one of the redwooddecks as you watch breathtakingpanoramic views disappear into thetwilight shadows.

• Dream of retiring to the master suiteand curling up with a good book by thefireplace.

Homes

• Enjoy a romantic evening underredwood cathedral ceilings while sippingwine in the Jacuzzi tub with your specialsomeone.

Picture extended family or invited guestsoccupying the three bedroom, two bath,1700 square foot guest home thatoverlooks the meadow. The third homeon the property, a recently remodeled, 3bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 square footer,would provide your property managerand family with cozy accommodations.

Improvements

Willie Nelson once performed at CocolallaCreek Ranch and filled the grandstands of the 250’ x 150’ outdoor arena with countrywestern music fans. Ranch roping events and local rodeos have been a common occurrence over the years and the ropingchutes, cattle alleyways, loading ramps (2),holding pens (9), and squeeze chute are still fully functional - as are the announcer’sbooth and stadium seating.


Improvements

The indoor arena/stable building (180’ x96’) and its 22 box stalls, 18 automaticheated waterers, indoor-outdoor washracks, two tack rooms, lunch room, office,wireless video surveillance system, andbathroom are a once-in-a-lifetime dreamcome true for any equestrian lover andheaven on earth for the horses luckyenough to call it home.

Cocolalla Creek Ranch provides an idealworking environment for your ranchcrew. The additional horse barn (60’ x 36’with nine stalls), hay barn (16’x60’ withcapacity for 120 tons of hay and 80 tonsof shavings), equipment storage barn (60’x 36’), and overflow barn (32’ x 75’)provide plenty of storage space. The shopbuilding (32’x60’) includes a woodshopand a metal shop and the detachedgarage and three-stall tack room affordadditional work space.

Income Potential

As an investment, Cocolalla Creek Ranchand its readily available facilities could beconverted to public stables with boardingservices and miles of riding trails and/orused as (or subleased to) a horse breedingor cattle operation. The property couldeasily support a hunting operation (withor without indoor accommodations) orcampground. Cocolalla Creek Ranch iscurrently divided into 11 parcels thatcould be sold or leased separately orperhaps even subdivided.

Location

Cocolalla Creek Ranch is located inBonner County, Idaho approximately 33miles north of Coeur d’Alene and 16miles south of Sandpoint. The entrance tothe ranch is located on US Highway 95between mileposts 458 and 459.


Location

The ranch is less than three miles from therugged solitude of Lake Cocolalla (to thenortheast) and ten miles from theawe-inspiring beauty of Lake PendOreille (to the east). The metropolitanamenities of Spokane, the second largestcity in Washington are only an houraway (60 miles) and the Canadian borderis 75 miles due north from CocolallaCreek Ranch.

Bonner County

Bonner County spans the entire width ofIdaho's panhandle from Montana toWashington. With Kootenai County tothe south and Boundary County to thenorth, Bonner County is a combination oftowering mountains (as high as 7,000feet) and rich, lush river valleys.Thesharp-peaked Cabinet Mountains lie tothe east and the beautiful SelkirkMountains dominate the western part ofthe county.

Bonner County

Water is another dominant feature ofBonner County. Lake Pend Oreille(pon’-duh-ray), the largest lake in Idahoand fifth-deepest in America (1158 feet)lies in the center of the county and PriestLake lies in the northwest corner. Threemajor rivers traverse Bonner County. TheClark Fork drains into Lake Pend Oreillefrom the east and the Pend Oreille flowsout to the west. Priest River drains PriestLake and flows into the waters of thePend Oreille.

Sandpoint

The destination resort town of Sandpoint(population 6,000) is located at the foot ofSchweitzer Mountain on the northernshore of Lake Pend Oreille, a spectacularbody of water that is 43 miles long with111 miles of shoreline. Its pristine watersand scenic beauty attract water sportsenthusiasts in the summer, snow sportsaficionados in the winter, and A-Listcelebrities from around the world allyear.


Sandpoint

Sandpoint offers the friendly and relaxedfeel of a small town, particularly whencandles burn brightly in shop windowsand office buildings during its HometownChristmas holiday season. The naturalbeauty surrounding Sandpoint creates anoverpowering sensation of genuineserenity that provides a refreshing escapefrom the fast-paced noise of modernsociety.

Weather

Sandpoint’s four-season climate ismoderate compared to weather patternstypically found east of the Rockies.Average annual rainfall is 33.5 inchesand snowfall 71.7 inches. Temperaturesbelow zero in the winter and above 90 inthe summer are rare. The averageyear-round temperature is 47 degrees andin a typical year there are 125 frost-freedays. Nights are generally cool, humidityis relatively low, and summertime usuallybrings consecutive weeks of clear andsunny weather.


Recreation

Recreational activities in theSandpoint/Lake Pend Oreille area areseemingly unlimited. Take your pick!

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESGolfing (four courses), hunting, bicycling,mountain biking, running, trail running,horseback riding, hiking, backpacking,camping, wildlife viewing/photography,fishing (river, creek, pond)

WATER SPORTSSwimming, boating, water skiing, jetskiing, tubing, parasailing, canoeing,kayaking, fishing (lake/river/stream)

WINTER SPORTSSnowboarding, downhill skiing,snowmobiling, ice skating, cross-countryskiing, snowshoeing, hunting

Fishing and Hunting

Northern Idaho is an angler’s paradise.One-third of all state record fish arecaught in this region. The world recordrainbow trout (37 pounds) was caught inLake Pend Oreille.

The state record northern pike (38pounds) and Chinook salmon (42pounds) came from Lake Coeur d’Alenewhile a lake trout exceeding 57 poundswas caught in Priest Lake. Idaho is theonly inland western state with ocean-runsalmon and steelhead.

Fishing and Hunting

With more forestland than any otherstate in the lower 48 states (21.6million acres), Idaho offersworld-class hunting experiences. Biggame hunts include elk, moose,woodland caribou, mule andwhite-tailed deer, mountain lion,black and grizzly bear, wolf, andbighorn sheep.

Upland game bird hunts for grouse,quail, and wild turkey, are commonwhile the most popular waterfowlhunts are for ducks and Canadiangeese.

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