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Situated amidst walnut orchards and along the scenic Sacramento River, one hour north of Sacramento, discover the multi-faceted 238.79-acre, Grand Island Ranch in Colusa County. As you make your way through the brick columns topped with pineapple finials, an ode to the ranch's hospitality and welcoming spirit, you are greeted by the grand entrance of the main home with a well-landscaped paved plaza. The main home is situated on a quiet two-acre corner of the property, providing a tranquil escape from the working ranch headquarters, which are located across a separate parcel. Living is easy at Grand Island Ranch. The main home boasts six bedrooms, four bathrooms across 4,628 square feet, offering ample space for family living and entertaining. Just a stone's throw away, is the pool and chic pool house. An entertainer's delight. Grand Island Ranch's agrarian roots run deep. With fertile Class II and III soils, solar-powered 100 Hp irrigation well, and riparian rights to the Sacramento River, the property supports 180 acres of planted walnuts. Additionally, there are 10 acres of suitable land that could be cultivated for a crop other than walnuts. Beyond the agricultural value, this property offers a great recreational lifestyle. Over a mile of Sacramento River frontage is perfect for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The surrounding countryside also provides excellent hunting opportunities for wild turkeys, deer, dove, and pheasants. At the working ranch headquarters along the Sacramento River, there is a comfortable 2,461 square foot guest home with a pool, detached four-car garage, a 1,090 square foot three bedroom home used for storage, and a 900 square foot two bedroom home used as an office. There are two large and functional workshops with large roll-up doors, cement floors, shelving, electricity provided by solar panels on the roof, and a lift. Two historical barns remind one of the rich agricultural traditions of Colusa County. Located in a prime location with easy access to nearby towns, parks, and wineries, this property offers the best of both worlds: a productive agricultural operation and a peaceful rural retreat. If you're seeking a unique opportunity to own a thriving walnut orchard and enjoy the beauty of the Sacramento River, Grand Island Ranch is an ideal choice.   Now offered as an entire property or in two distinct parcels to fit your needs: Grand Island Estate:$1,500,000 | 2.12 ± AcresA private retreat featuring the stunning 4,628 sq. ft. main home, pool, chic pool house, and two peaceful, landscaped acres. This is ideal for those seeking a luxurious rural residence away from the agricultural Island Orchard & Headquarters:$3,850,000 | 236.67 ± AcresComprising the productive walnut orchards, Sacramento River frontage, multiple residences, ranch headquarters, and extensive agricultural infrastructure. This parcel is perfect for those looking to own a thriving agricultural operation with additional recreational potential.

Welcome to the Valley View Luxury Estate, a one-of-a-kind custom estate set in the towering hills of Ashland, OR. This astonishing luxury home is one of a kind. Earthen tiles cascade down four distinct, rounded rooves crowned with small cupolas, capturing the geometrical beauty of Byzantine architecture. Beneath the tiles, the outer walls are smooth stucco, accented with a myriad of windows, rounded and flowing, reminiscent of the graceful and curvaceous architecture of Antoni Gaudi. Domes and crests of stucco stand against the sky, giving the impression of a white-washed chapel on the island of Mykonos. But despite its references to world-class art and architecture, this home has its own distinct and extraordinary style, borne out in every detail. Brazilian mahogany double doors, hand-carved by local artist Russell Beebe, introduce you to the essence of the home's unique design: a celebration of nature. The sculptural carving depicts a traditional Native American theme with animals of the region including salmon, coyotes, and eagles. The doors are framed by sinuous sculptures of trees, wrought in copper, a theme that continues throughout the house, and the encircling stone patio. Inside the landing, the granite floor suggests the sandy shore at a river's edge. A low accent of river rocks that flows around the house and into the front landing, ushers you forward to the second set of glass doors wrapped in a copper design that stretches out like tree branches onto the glass walls at either side. All the depth and color of the interior and the natural beauty reaching through multitudinous windows can be seen from this grand entryway, welcoming you home. As you step forward, a custom-designed hardwood floor winds like a river, carrying you in, as it flows and eddies around two free-standing staircases and continues deep into the home. The first staircase captures the eye, curving upward from the left and featuring two carved hawks at the base of a black walnut and glass railing, designed like a treehouse with copper accents. The low river rock wall from the foyer snakes out, supporting an abundance of house plants, and creating a border between the river path floor and a sunken living room on the right. As you curve around the rock wall and plants, the floor gently slopes down, past double glass doors that open to the front terrace and two wide floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the sky. A colorful mosaic of two dragons forming a heart wraps up a wood-burning fireplace. A miniature door to the right of the fireplace houses a wood closet that can be accessed from outside. The exalting cedar ceilings above, and throughout the house, are expertly crafted with tapered tongue-and-groove planks and cedar beams. To the immediate left of the entranceway is the guest bathroom. A translucent blue glass sink drips toward the tiled floor mimicking the water it is home to. Just beyond, rounding out from the first staircase is the dining room. Five large windows let ample light spill into this gracious space, which is embraced by numerous preserved manzanita trees that seem to grow out of the walls and tickle the ceiling. A glass door leads to a back patio and terraced garden that rises up the slope of the hillside. The garden is colorfully landscaped with rose bushes, lavender, rosemary, small needle-leaf trees, and low river rock walls. Continuing through the dining room and further into the house, a wall of windows wraps around a second free-standing staircase featuring two exquisitely carved salmon, and leads to the open, airy center of the home, the kitchen. Beautiful curved granite provides ample counter space and home to top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. The floor transitions to warm earth-tone travertine featuring pewter inserts embossed with a spiral design, also found on the pewter drawer pulls. Natural manzanita tree trunks support a large kidney-shaped center island with seating for four. The earthy rose and red tones of this welcoming space are complemented by the blue of the sky and the ever-green of the trees that seem to enter through the abundance of windows. A breakfast bar with seating for four extends part-way into the space, creating a small divider between the kitchen and a relaxed open living space that enjoys five custom skylights, sculptural windows, and two sets of glass double doors that open to the stone patio. From here you notice a remarkable quality of the home: every direction provides an awe-inspiring vista, to the natural environs and endless view, but also to the beauty of the home itself. You can see deep into the house from almost any point and enjoy the extraordinary appointments and artwork in the foreground, mid-ground, and distant background. It is perfectly cinematic. The sensation is expansive, without being overwhelming, like wandering through a magical wood or the narrow, promising streets of that white-washed Greek isle. The journey continues along the winding hardwood floor to a third living space with magnificent eastern light. There is a full guest bath around the corner. A second passageway from the kitchen leads to an ample pantry and laundry room, and a stunning spiral staircase, built on a single beam of laminated oak that serves as the second entrance to the master suite. The main entrance to the master suite is the second staircase from the entrance. At the top, a row of copper trees curves along the banister and opens up to a wonderful, airy hideaway. Sculptural windows in the shapes of windswept pines, spruce, and buoyant clouds frame a wall of windows that looks onto the panoramic view - perfect to watch the radiant sunrise and the beautiful shale pink light at sunset. The second wall of windows gazes on the rising terraces of flowers and trees and lets in the bubbling sounds of the garden water feature. The vaulted clear oak ceiling of this rounded room gives a grand sense of spaciousness and privacy. Two arched doorways on the east side lead to a landing area and the master bath. The bath features a bidet and a double sink set in a curved countertop of gorgeous blue Van Gogh granite. A lush teal carpet leads into a second room with so many windows, you almost feel like you've stepped outside. Floor to ceiling glass doors opens into a double-headed shower. Adjacent is a steam shower in Van Gogh granite, whose greys, blues, rust red, and teal, are beyond luxurious when kissed by the sun. A bell-shaped copper light fixture hangs at the center of the space. A jetted tub is perfectly placed to take in the southern view. A glass door leads to a stone tiled terrace.  The master suite terrace features a custom glass railing with a copper banister that continues the design of the copper trees. The stone tile features spiral designs and a border of large pebbles that form an elegant draining system. The landscaped pond below is circled with a similar border of rounded stones, echoing the terrace design and the river rock wall on the first floor. Further around the terrace, a second door leads back into the house. Crowned with a skylight, this landing area features convenient storage, a closet, and a hidden laundry chute that delivers clothes and sheets straight down to the pantry and laundry area below. A balcony overlooks a sunny first-floor room that might serve as an office or yoga space. The spiral staircase gives private access to the kitchen from the master suite, and to the eastern egress. Just outside, the stone terrace leads to an endless pool inside a glass gazebo whose shape reflects the rooves of the home. To the left is a staircase down to the basement level, and beyond, a path to the terraced garden. The first staircase from the entrance leads to the guest bedroom, which is also surrounded by windows and graced with a vaulted cedar ceiling. A glass door opens to another terrace, and here, you are engulfed by the view. It is breathtaking. You might spy any of the abundant wildlife in this 180-degree immersion - wild turkeys, golden eagles, falcons, grazing deer, and elk. The full bath is well appointed with granite, framing a large window that shares the glorious vista. The basement level is accessed from the kitchen. Stairs lead to a 3,000 square foot level that is open to the next owner's imagination. The possibilities for this space are vast - from a luxury wine cellar and tasting room to a Turkish or Russian bath to a magnificent editing suite and screening room. The four large rooms and half-bath are completely wired and ready for a transformation. The egress on the east side leads up a grotto-like stone staircase to the patio with access to the pool gazebo and back garden. Also found below is the control room for the elaborate electrical system, the geothermal temperature control, and the in-floor radiant heating system which has 21 zones in the house. A significant investment to install, the geothermal system is extremely efficient and lends maximum cost efficiency to controlling the temperature of the home. The 700 acres of land surrounding the home played an important role in the lives of the indigenous peoples who inhabited the area for centuries. A small rise nearby, known as The Wedding Knoll was the site of marriage ceremonies. Two oak trees that were once tied together to represent union now form a natural sculpture with the rope marks still visible. A few minute's drive on the property finds a lovely off-grid cabin, fully equipped with solar power and generator. An open plan living room soars high to a large sleeping loft. The downstairs bedroom features large closets, and the full bath, a claw foot tub. The galley kitchen is equipped with a washer and dryer. A lovely porch wraps around a wall of front windows that look upon the sweeping view. Whether embraced by the graceful curves and exquisite artistry of the main home, or gazing anywhere on this extraordinary land, you'll find that this property is a place to expand, and be held and nurtured by the incomparable beauty and power of nature. Centrally located along the I-5 corridor, between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest metropolitan areas of Portland and Seattle, this spectacular one-of-a-kind home, on 700 awe-inspiring acres, offers magnificent sanctuary and adventure, as well as convenience. One of the most naturally beautiful regions of the country, this area of southern Oregon is known for a developing wine industry and phenomenal outdoor recreation opportunities. Characterized by four distinct seasons and mild winters, the climate is one of the most sought-after in North America. Designed to reflect and honor the majesty of this natural environment, this home sits on a high bench with open terraces that bring the view so close, you feel like you could reach out and touch it. Unique features like all rounded corners and smooth edges, perfectly balanced use of the natural elements, and purposeful architectural design, create a remarkable effect, both peaceful and expansive. This home is beyond custom: it is a work of art. This property is an unparalleled place to rejuvenate and become inspired. Private Luxury Retreat with Access to Ashland, Oregon Home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon is a delightful art town with unique shopping, a bountiful farmers' market, mineral hot springs, and outdoor eateries alongside the bubbling Ashland Creek, which flows past the open-air Elizabethan Theatre and through Lithia Park designed by John McLaren, developer of Golden Gate State Park. The town enjoys the annual Ashland Independent Film Festival, ScienceWorks hands-on museum, and the Britt Music Festival in historic Jacksonville, which welcomes international acts on an outdoor stage. Local produce, meats, cheeses, and wine from the region's numerous award-winning wineries can be found at area restaurants or at the breathtaking wineries themselves. Twenty minutes north, nearby Medford offers the nation's superstores, major medical facilities, and Rogue Valley International Airport. West of the Cascade Mountain Range and just north of the Siskiyous, the Rogue Valley boasts outdoor adventure all year round - for all levels, young families, and adrenalin-chasers alike. Hundreds of glorious hiking and biking trails, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail, crisscross through the region, abundant with wildlife, and great for bird-watching with osprey, bald eagles, and red tail hawks. Kayaking and rafting, on Class II to Class V rapids, are easily enjoyed on the world-renowned Rogue River and other rivers and creeks that wind through thick forests, volcanic geography, and jaw-dropping gorges. Downhill and cross-country skiing and other snow sports can be found at Mount Ashland Ski Area. Skinner Aviation at Ashland Municipal Airport offers scenic charters, hangar leasing, and other services to private and commercial pilots. A number of lakes are just a short drive away, and southern Oregon offers hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands for recreation. Three hours west, through redwoods, farmland, or expansive inland dunes, lies the mythical Oregon coast where the Pacific crashes onto monolithic sea rocks, and fern, spruce, cedar, and fir-covered cliffs. Minutes from I-5, the property immediately embraces you in a sanctuary of wilderness, where magnificent elk herds can be seen roaming the rolling meadows and oak savannas. The property is easily accessible year-round. Two enormous rock faces rise from a blanket of green and greet you as you gently climb higher and approach this spectacular home. The arresting view encompasses the highest peaks on the other side of the valley and the sparkling lights of Ashland nestled below. From Wagner Butte in the north to Mount Ashland in the south, the Siskiyou Mountain Range stretches out before you. Furthest south, the prominent Pilot Rock juts into the sky, and over its shoulder, on the clearest day, Mount Shasta can be seen glittering in the distance.

Embrace California's western heritage on the historic Albright Ranch, a 110-acre working cattle ranch located in Somerset, El Dorado County. This property features a 1940's vintage ranch house, large barn, workshop, greenhouse, guest house, pear orchard, multiple water wells, 2-acre bass pond, and is fully fenced and crossfenced. The gently rolling terrain has mature oaks, pines, and open grasslands suitable for a wide variety of wildlife.The Albright Ranch is a 110-acre cattle ranch located in Somerset, California. Once a portion of the historic Meyer Ranch nearby, the ranch is situated between the North and Middle Forks of the Consumnes River. The ranch is a short 20 minute drive to Placerville to the north and Jackson to the South. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 2,400 feet, the gently rolling hills of the ranch provide mature native oaks, conifers, and open grasslands suitable for a wide variety of livestock and wildlife. Water is abundant on the ranch with multiple natural springs, a year-round pond, and several productive water wells. Located in the Fairplay AVA wine growing region and surrounded by neighboring vineyards, the ranch's favorable soils may have the potential for planting a vineyard, expanded fruit orchard, or other crops. The Ranch is under an active Williamson Act conservation contract. The Albright Ranch features a 1940's vintage ranch house with 2,439 sq ft, 4-plus bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a large outdoor deck. The detached 1,300 sq ft garage and workshop provides plenty of room for tools, equipment, and toys. Within the ranch house complex, a large 1,800 sq ft barn includes a tackroom, hay storage, office, and blacksmith shop. Attached to the barn is 6 enclosed and covered horse stalls. A corral provides an area to contain and sort livestock, and includes a squeeze chute. Nearby is a 450 sq ft greenhouse to exercise your green thumb. The Ranch also includes a 1,800 sq foot manufactured home suitable for a rental, guest house, or onsite housing for a hired hand. There are multiple water wells that provide domestic water to the ranch and to the livestock. The 1-acre orchard is planted in mature Asian Pears. The natural springs on the ranch feed an approximate 2-acre year-round bass pond behind an earthen dam. Several other smaller seasonal ponds with dams are located throughout the property. The Ranch is fully fenced along the perimeter and crossfenced creating multiple pastures. The interior of the Ranch is accessible via a network of roads and trails that brings visitors through open grasslands, oak woodlands, and mixed conifer forest. Perfect for between-the-ears trail rides on horseback or on ATVs. For the hunter, the varied terrain and vegetation offers excellent habitat for for wildlife including wild turkey and blacktail deer. The 2-acre spring-fed pond is the perfect opportunity to get a line wet and reel in a bass. Within just a short drive, the lands of the El Dorado National Forest, with thousands of acres to explore, hundreds of miles of trails, cold mountain streams, and high-country alpine lakes, is a outdoorsman's paradise. The Albright Ranch is primarily used currently for cattle grazing on its open grasslands and woodlands. Situated in the Fairplay AVA, the upper portion of the ranch along Grizzly Flat Road was once planted in wine grapes and currently features a small 1-acre Asian Pear orchard and several large walnut trees near the ranch house. With it rich soils and plentiful water, the Ranch can support a variety of agricultural uses and is subject to an active Williamson Act conservation contract. Somerset, California, is located in the Sierra Foothills and experiences a climate defined by its elevation, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. This seasonal variety supports a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and water sports to wine tasting and camping. Outdoor activities: Hiking and trails The Sly Park Recreation Area is a key destination near Somerset, offering an 8.5-mile loop trail around Jenkinson Lake suitable for hiking, walking, and mountain biking. The area also features a popular waterfall. The Eldorado National Forest borders the area and provides numerous trails for more extensive hiking. For an easy, scenic hike, an unnamed trail leads to a waterfall on Mormon Emigrant Trail and offers swimming opportunities in the cold water during warm weather. Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park, slightly further afield, offers trails with views of the American RiverWater recreation Jenkinson Lake, within Sly Park Recreation Area, is a hub for water activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating, with boat rentals available. The South Fork American River offers opportunities for whitewater rafting, particularly during the late spring and summer months. Camping The region has several campgrounds, including locations near Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area and KOA sites that cater to both tent campers and RVs. Wine tasting and vineyard tours As part of the Fair Play American Viticultural Area (AVA), Somerset is surrounded by vineyards that offer outdoor tasting experiences. Wineries often have scenic grounds and patios where guests can relax and enjoy the scenery. Saluti Cellars offers unique EquWine Experiences, combining horseback riding through the vineyards with wine tasting. Climate and seasonal features Summer: The summer months are warm and dry, with average high temperatures reaching into the low 90s °F (around 33 °C) in July. The higher elevation means evenings are much cooler, which is beneficial for both camping and grape growing. Autumn: The weather in the fall is mild, and the changing foliage creates a scenic landscape for outdoor activities. Wine harvest festivals are a popular attraction during this time. Winter: Winters are cool and wet, with December being one of the coldest and wettest months. Rain and cooler temperatures mean fewer crowds and a peaceful atmosphere. Spring: Spring brings mild temperatures and vibrant wildflowers, creating ideal conditions for hiking and exploring. The town of Somerset, California, was founded in the mid-19th century during the Gold Rush as a trading post. In the modern era, it has become known as a peaceful wine-growing region in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Early history and Gold Rush era Establishment: Somerset was settled in 1856 by former residents of Somerset, Ohio, who named the new community after their hometown. Trading post: In its early years, Somerset served as a small but important trading stop for miners and others traveling to nearby mining towns like Grizzly Flat, Fair Play, and Indian Diggings. The Somerset Hotel: Around 1864, the Somerset Hotel was a prominent local landmark and featured in an important story in El Dorado County's history. It was a site connected to the infamous Bullion Bend stagecoach robbery, which took place nearby. Pony Express trail: Some historical accounts suggest the area was traversed by the Pony Express. The nearby community of Meyers was a registered Pony Express station. The Albright Ranch is located in Somerset, El Dorado County, California. It sits just 20 minutes south of Placerville and 40 minutes north of Jackson off of Grizzly Flat Road. Sacramento and the Sacramento International Airport are approximately 1 hour away to the west. Lake Tahoe is a 1 hour 20 minute drive to the east.