Matthew Smith

$3,800,000

2,594 Acres

Burns, Oregon, 97720

OWN YOUR OWN PRIVATE RIVER10 Miles of Historic and Scenic Silvies River FrontageThe Smith Brothers Ranch encompasses approximately 3,443 acres, which includes approximately 10 miles of Silvies River frontage.  Where else in the west can you essentially own your own river?The ranch begins just south of the headeaters of the Silvies River where Myrtle Creek joins the Siivies on its way through the Smith Brothers Ranch beginning with the Drinkwater dam.  This represents the figurative if not the legal start of the ranch.  Emerging from the dam, the river slowly meanders through the Drinkwater meadow, giving up some of its life giving nutients to sustain the meadow along the way.  The Hamilton Dam then takes control, albeit temporarily, diverting portions of the Silvies both east and west.  Nature assures, after the grasses of the valley have had their fill, that the remainder flows back into the river to for future benefit.  Homesteaded around the turn of the last century, the current ranch house was built in 1910 and last changed hands around 1941.. In turn, this historic operating cattle ranch, is exceptionally situated with very limited access, proximity to an incredible amount of additional public grounds, miles of water, some of the best hunting in the state of Oregon and privacy that is second to none. The multiple tax lots, old homesteads and classic ranch house setting make the Smith Brothers Ranch a marker for which other ranches strive to be compared. THE GRAZE LEASE ATTACHED TO BE DETERMINED AND NEGOTIATED AT TIME OF SALE IF SOLD SEPARATELY.  Listing Brokers are also owners of Smith Brothers Ranch.

$1,020,000

480 Acres

Burns, Oregon, 97720

Drinkwater RanchThe Drinkwater Ranch is comprised of 480 +/- acres and was homesteaded at the turn of the century and has been in the same family for almost 9 decades.  The ranch house was built in 1910 and still stands today due to construction out of native large stone.  It is mostly meadow ground that is surface irrigated through canals and laterals with the water coming from the Drinkwater dam and the Silvies river which meanders through it for over a mile.  A nice string of rainbow trout can be caught while admiring God’s creation.  It is a pristine magical place.  Deer and elk are seen year round.  Quail, ducks and canadian geese also use the prime habitat to rear their young.  This is a special end of the road property with privacy and beauty.Listing Brokers are owners of this property.

$640,000

640 Acres

Burns, Oregon, 97720

Ches Mace RanchThe Ches Mace ranch is a 640 acre tract that is surrounded by Bureau of Land Management land.  This parcel would allow a new owner access to thousands of acres of Federal land.  Several year round springs provide flow to a small creek that meanders through most of the property.  This beautiful part of Harney County provides habitat for deer, elk, antelope, quail and chuckers.  The Mace ranch qualifies for two land owner preference tags for both deer and elk.  This property has been in the same family for over nine decades.  It is a great offering for anyone wanting a very private place to recreate in eastern Oregon.Listing Brokers are owners of the ranch.

$1,443,000

962 Acres

Burns, Oregon, 97720

The O’malley ranch is a gorgeous property that stretches for 2 +/- miles as a crow flies on both sides of the meandering Silvies river.  It encompasses 962 +/- acres of which the majority are meadows that are irrigated by the Hamilton diversion dam and canals.  This ranch was homesteaded at the turn of the century by the Hamilton’s and the O’Malley’s.  Old barns and a set of corrals are  all that are left to remember those who lived a very tough but blessed life.  It is a special place to recreate or run cattle.  It is very secluded and offers end of the road privacy.  Listing Agents are owners of this ranch.

$769,500

512 Acres

Burns, Oregon, 97720

The Emigrant Creek ranch is 512 +/- acres of special property that envelopes both sides of the Silves River for over 2 miles as a crow flies.  It also includes the mouth of emigrant creek which provides additional stream flow and excellent trout fishing.  Many species find this magical habitat home including deer, elk, bald eagles, osprey and turkeys.  The rims that line both sides of this magnificent property are inspiring. This is a very private property which provides solitary access to miles of the silves river that is federally owned.   Listing Agents are owners of this ranch.