Bill McDavid

$72,000,000

348 Acres

Dayton, Montana, 59915

Like the cold, clear waters of Flathead Lake, mystique surrounds Cromwell Island. It overlooks the legendary Wild Horse Island, where Salish and Kootenai historically swam their horses to keep them safe from rival tribes. In the 1930s, construction started on a dam near Polson, Montana, at the outlet of the Flathead River. Prior to its completion, in periods of low water, Cromwell Island became a peninsula connected to the shore. It is all but certain that the Native Americans historically herded their horses onto this peninsula before swimming them across to Wild Horse. Today, Cromwell Island is a full-time island, the entirety of which is now for sale.Flathead Lake, with almost 200 square miles of surface area and 185 miles of shoreline, is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River - Yes, even bigger than Lake Tahoe! To our knowledge, Cromwell Island, with almost 350 acres and nearly three miles of shoreline, is the largest private island in freshwater west of the Mississippi River that is under a single ownership.Like Loch Ness, Flathead even has its own monster. While the lore of a huge antlered monster living in the lake is rooted in the ancient oral histories of the Kootenai Tribe, recorded sightings of the creature date back to 1889 when a steamboat captain along with 100 passengers spotted a "whale-like" object on the water that dove after being shot at by one of the passengers. Somewhere along the way, locals dubbed the monster "Flessie", an obvious "hat tip" to her counterpart in Scotland.Cromwell Island was purchased in the late 1980s by Robert M. Lee, a renowned automobile and antique arms collector, explorer, author, and conservationist. Before his death in 2016, Mr. Lee and his wife, Anne, partially completed construction of a monumental structure including over 45,000 square feet of living space that was to serve as their home full-time. Even in its unfinished state, it has a magnitude of presence reminiscent of Versailles.The mystique endures as Cromwell Island is now for sale and, with so many possibilities, a new owner will have the opportunity to write the next chapter of a storied place.

$18,500,000

1,531 Acres

Fall River Mills, California, 966028

Spring Creek Ranch encompasses approximately 1,530+/- acres at the headwaters of California's renowned Fall River, offering unparalleled private fishing, exceptional wildlife habitat, and productive agricultural land. The property controls two of the river's primary spring-fed tributaries—Spring Creek and Lava Creek-and features over a mile of frontage on the world-famous Fall River itself. These pristine waters support trophy rainbow trout averaging three to six pounds, with exclusive access for the ranch and its guests.Beyond its remarkable fisheries, the ranch provides premier waterfowl and upland bird hunting along the Pacific Flyway. The property's lush meadows, riparian wetlands, and forested areas attract an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including ducks, geese, deer, and raptors such as bald eagles and peregrine falcons.Located ten miles from Fall River Mills, with its jet-capable airport and proximity to Redding, Spring Creek Ranch combines privacy with convenience. Improvements include a comfortable three-bedroom residence overlooking Spring Creek, a custom-designed Airstream fishing camp, barns, shops, and supporting ranch infrastructure.With reliable water rights, 650+/- acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, and a proven history of hay production and grazing, the ranch offers a balance of recreation and income potential. Its scenic beauty, abundant resources, and world-class fishing make Spring Creek Ranch one of Northern California's most distinguished legacy properties.Co-listed with Terry Hundemer of The Chickering Company.

$44,000,000

5,620 Acres

California, 93040

Rancho Temescal is located in Ventura County near the small community of Piru, roughly 45 minutes northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 60 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The ranch is accessible via Piru Canyon Road, nestled in a secluded valley that rises into the surrounding foothills and mountains of the Topatopa Range and Los Padres National Forest. The terrain is diverse and visually striking, with sweeping meadows, oak-studded hills, citrus and avocado orchards, creek beds, and mountain vistas-all contributing to its unique and highly photogenic character. The ranch comprises over 5,620+/- acres, offering both seclusion and proximity to major southern California markets. The ranch benefits from a variety of income streams, including agriculture, oil and gas production, equestrian operations, an event venue, and film. Its sprawling landscape and location in the TMZ (the "Thirty Mile Zone") create strong incentives for Hollywood to use the ranch as a convenient and compelling filming location.Co-listed with Terry Hundemer of The Chickering Company.

$4,850,000

1,000 Acres

California, 96013

Black Ranch is a magnificent 1,000+/- acre family recreational ranch located northeast of Redding, California, in Shasta County. It features an extensive ranch compound with beautiful homes, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a horse stable, and expansive views of Burney Peak. Black Ranch is a remarkable wildlife habitat bordered by National Forest lands on three sides, providing excellent conservation and recreation opportunities.The ranch includes productive farmland currently leased to a local cattle rancher, providing annual income to the owners. Over 500 acres of timberland could also be managed for income. Until this year, 130 acres of wild rice and 150 acres of flood-irrigated hay ground were farmed on the ranch. Abundant wetlands and the presence of Burney Creek underscore the valuable water resources and water rights on the property.The Black Ranch owners had the foresight to join California's Department of Fish and Wildlife's Private Lands Management (PLM) Program in 1986. The program offers landowners incentives to manage their lands for the benefit of wildlife. Today, the ranch provides habitat for many important native species, including Columbia black-tailed deer and Rocky Mountain elk.The ranch is four and a half hours from the San Francisco Bay Area and offers many possibilities. It could serve as a working ranch, corporate retreat, weekend getaway, permanent home, recreational property, or a combination of these uses. With an Architect Digest featured owner's home and spacious family/guest house, three other dwellings could be utilized for guests, ranch hands, or to generate additional tenant income.Outdoor recreation is endless: horseback riding, hiking, ATVing, biking on the ranch, or the thousands of acres of adjoining national forest lands.Co-listed with Terry Hundemer of The Chickering Company.