16 Nealey Rd, Oroville, WA 98844

Rural Country Homestead: For Sale by Owner This 136-acre homestead in Okanogan Highlands is a secluded retreat with endless possibilities and unbelievable privacy. Surrounded by a tranquil setting this property is perfect for those who want to escape from the extremes of everyday life and homestead their own land. Come and settle down from the mayhem that abounds in city life. Enjoy your dream lifestyle and start your very own homestead. The sunrises are beautiful, and the sunsets are some of the most gorgeous sunsets you may ever encounter. We get 300 days of sunshine a year and the annual rainfall is around 14 inches. Beautiful views of the Cascade Mountain range are breath taking and awe-inspiring to the west and Mt. Bonaparte's luscious scenery to the south. This property is adjacent to Sitzmark Ski Area, and is located just 20 miles northeast of Tonasket, WA, and 18 miles east of Oroville, WA on Havillah Road. Seasonal Activities: The area is known for great year-round activities with the ability to enjoy all four seasons! Sitzmark Ski Area offers dry powder snow, lots of sunshine, great views, short lift lines (due to seclusion), and best of all the ticket prices are low. It has one double chair lift, a rope tow, bunny hill and a terrain park. With 80 acres of skiable terrain for the beginner to the most experienced skier/boarder, the base elevation of 4300 feet and top elevation at 4950 feet, one can ski more miles a day due to very minimal lift lines. The entrance to a snow park five miles down the road and very secluded as well. There are many trail heads and trail systems in the area. You can enjoy a ride on your ATV/side by side/snow mobile or just ride horses or hike. There are trails available for all your enjoyment. There are also many lakes to fish in year-round Whether you want to cast for bass, icefish for trout, or flyfish, bring your favorite fishing rod and either your favorite chair or boat and start catching. The Columbia River is only a few hours down the main highway with access to salmon fishing. Wildlife: There is an abundance of wildlife in the area. Whether you want to watch or pursue, we have the best of both worlds (coyotes, hawks, eagles, owls, bear cougar, deer, elk, moose, wolves as well as turkey, grouse, geese, and ducks and an abundance of other small game) in the area and on the property. Deer and elk are very prevalent in the area. The elk migrate through all the wheat, barley and alfalfa fields throughout the year. Hunting is plentiful. Homesteading/farming: At 4300 feet in elevation, the climate is considered semi-arid and farming efforts are seasonal due to the cold and snow, but this gives for more relaxing winter months to enjoy nature the bounty from the prior seasonal harvest. Cattle, sheep, goats and some bison are raised in addition to wheat, oats, barley and alfalfa hay. Most crops must rely on snow fall and seasonal rains for dry land farming. The property includes one main large garden with three dedicated garden areas fully fenced with pathways large enough to drive a small tractor with trailer in and around. One of these gardens is specifically dedicated to herbs (oregano, basil, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, chives, green onions, dill, cilantro) the other two gardens grow an abundance of corn, celery, spinach, kale, many lettuce varieties, beets, okra, pumpkins, squash of many varieties, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cucumbers and peas. In the second garden area there is a raised bed to grow onions, carrots, garlic, and radishes and it is easily maintained. It's lightly fenced around the garden area with area to grow. There is a designated area for potatoes and one for green beans. Four seasonal greenhouses that grow an abundance of hardy vegetable (bell peppers, jalapeno peppers and any other kinds of not so frost hardy vegetables that you desire to grow. Two of the green houses are set up to grow tomatoes specifically, with a yield of up to 5000 tomatoes per year, depending on the variety grown. All of the staples of food can be grown and harvested yearly. Home: The main house has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a partially finished basement. The kitchen has beautiful hardwood custom cabinets and granite countertops. The range area can be used with either propane or electric. There is a dishwasher and a huge deep farm sink. A new metal roof is new and has been replaced this year. All the windows have been updated with dual pane windows. Septic system. Wood, pellet, and electric heat. Amenities: There is also an RV power hook up adjacent to the driveway. There is a natural spring on the property that feeds small ponds with koi and goldfish in them that provides nutrient rich water for the garden areas and green houses if desired. The house water is fed from a drilled well into a 1700-gallon direct burial cistern tank, completely automated to keep tank full and prevent overflow. There is a second well that can be utilized as well. The well house is well insulated and heated. There are several outbuildings that can be renovated to meet your needs, including a chicken coop and chicken run. The property will also come with several farm implements and machinery. This will include round baler, swather, hay rake manure spreader, square baler, bale wagon, tractors, snowplow, etc. Your homesteading dream is just a call away.