Strange Ranch – Wilseyville, Ca

Descriptions

This unique property is located in the majestic oak laden Sierra foothills of the Mokelumne watershed in Calaveras County Strange Ranch is within easy travel distance to abundant pleasurable activities including world class snow skiing, lake and stream fishing, water skiing, Shenandoah wine country, antique shopping, Highway 49 gold corridor, and spectacular state and national parks. Property has been owned and managed by professional fish and wildlife biologist for the past 15 years. Private, private, private.
Property Characteristics:
Includes 3 parcels on approx 106 acres
Bordered by 1100+ acres of BLM land
2700 ft elevation
Perfect location for sierra outdoor recreation
Captivating views and starscapes
Private trout stream and wildlife preserve
Ideal pond site ready for development
Wild rainbow and brown trout fishery
Gold mines and quality gold dredging opportunities
2 hour to SF, South Bay, and East Bay Area
30 minutes to Amador and Calaveras County Wine Country
30 minutes to historic Highway 49 and gold era foothill communities
1 hour to winter skiing
30 minutes to world renowned underground caverns
Homesite in canyon setting secluded and private
Annual 2-4 light dustings of snow
Low maintenance property, perfect location as executive or company retreat to successful Bay Area company
Unique wildlife species too numerous to mention
Game animals include deer, wild turkeys, band-tailed pigeon, bear, quail, gray squirrels
Homes:
River House:
New 3400 sq. ft. 4/4 home remodeled in 2004 and 2017 with many high-end amenities
Large 1,020 ft2 deck along 2 sides with plastic deck surface and metal infrastructure
Unequalled custom cabinets
Two wells
Windows capturing views
Low maintenance concrete siding
Heavily insulated home
Radiant heat floors, wood heat, and forced heat and air
Outdoor deck shower
Plumbed for graywater system and propane generator
Solar and wind energy potential
Handpainted wildlife and botanical tiles by Artist Mary Crosten
Hilltop House:
1600 sq. ft. 3/2 1950s era ranch house with many recent upgrades
1,000 sq. ft. garage and shop
New well
3-acre site for vineyard, horse pasture, or fruit orchard potential
Current income is from a lease on the property for farming operations at 800,000 MG