OVERVIEW:
Located 12 miles north of Weiser at the southern end of the Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area, this singular 105 acre foothills estate occupies a Once-in-a-Lifetime Location overlooking picturesque Mann Creek Reservoir. Distinguished with a Beautiful, Quality-Crafted Residence and Outstanding Outbuildings all positioned on the property with careful intention, the home is masterfully placed to take full advantage of the site’s commanding ridge line, natural contours and magnificent 360 views. Custom built for the owner in 2006, the 2241 square foot, single level, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is nestled back just-right to protect privacy while insuring the full reach of distinctive West Central Idaho scenery in all directions.
The view from the residence ideally captures the 280 acre reservoir just below, the sweep of the West Mountains in the distance, diverse territorial views of open range, grasslands and irrigated fields of Upper Mann Creek Valley. The Hitt Mountains are prominent peaks to the north and the brushy thread of Monroe Creek winding along fields is visible to the south. Contrasting, Diverse Landscape! Awe-inspiring!
AREA OVERVIEW:
The Grafe Property is in the heart of West Central Idaho, a unique region of the Inland Northwest geographically recognized for its rivers and canyons and famously known as the Hell’s Canyon National Recreation Area.
With 105 deeded acres the property literally owns the beauty of the upper end of the Mann Creek Valley and the thread of year ‘round Mann Creek which headwaters deep in the Hitt Mtns. before flowing south through the Mann Creek Valley to its confluence with the Weiser River. The availability and access to all sorts of outdoor recreation in this diverse and scenic country is extraordinary. Out the back door is Mann Creek Reservoir, a premiere 280 acre water oasis with an estimated 5 miles of shoreline and enjoyed for boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Access to the Payette National Forest is just minutes from the property boasting incredible hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, exploring, and foraging opportunities. Brownlee Reservoir on the Snake River is an approximate 50 mile drive northwest and the Payette National Forest can be reached within about 10 miles via Upper Mann Creek Road. The popular mountain resort town of McCall, Idaho on Payette Lake and Brundage Mountain Ski Area are approximately 70 miles north.
Weiser, The Washington County Seat, and closest town is just 12 miles south by state and county roads. Optimally situated at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake Rivers, Weiser is a strong agricultural community complemented by a well-established and substantial business district. With a population of approximately five thousand, Weiser’s small-town atmosphere makes it a great place to live while also providing most necessary services and shopping. Weiser Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the St. Luke’s Health System, offers a full spectrum of healthcare services. Civic pride and community spirit are evident; this is a town that is involved and takes pride and active interest in the schools, parks and recreation programs, churches, senior center, community events, institutions and programs. Weiser offers a general aviation airport with a 4,000 foot runway. Famous for the National Old Time Fiddle Festival held each year in June, Weiser is a “hallmark” town with beautiful tree lined streets and a plethora of history-rich architecture.
Boise, Idaho’s bustling capitol city and home to Boise International Airport, is approximately 75 miles east via State Hwy. 95 and Interstate 84.
THE RESIDENCE:
The unique signature design of the “big-open” Great Room with its 14’ high cathedral ceiling is a northeast facing arc of 10 picture windows that capture the morning light and the home’s commanding views. A massive faux-stone floor to ceiling fireplace anchors the room while artistically dividing the formal front entry foyer from the Great Room. The Great Room is open to the dining area and large spacious kitchen with its deep peninsula breakfast bar and ceiling of recessed lighting. French doors off the dining area open to a walk and covered patio with all the same inspiring views enjoyed by the great room’s picture windows. The 14’ cathedral natural wood ceiling is 2” x 6” tongue and groove that adds warmth to the room as do the plethora of custom crafted hickory kitchen cabinets and exemplary wall of hickory pantry cabinet. Flooring throughout the home combines areas of ceramic tile and carpet. With the exception of the Great Room, ceilings are 9’high and add a feeling of spaciousness to the open concept.
Three of the four bedrooms including the master suite share the view to the east with the great room. The master suite is designed with a private bath and huge walk-in closet. The master bath has tiled floors, designer Kohler fixtures and a large tiled walk-in shower. The main bath is located conveniently to the guest bedrooms, has tiled floors and a deep tub with tiled accents. For the owner desiring a home office, one of the three guest bedrooms calls attention to itself.
A high-ceiling faux-stone pillar supported carport easily large for two vehicles is located on the south end of the home providing convenient “back-door” access. A tiled floor hallway opens first to a tasteful back entry coat-room with bench and storage, a separate mechanical room, ½ bath, large laundry room and then merges into the kitchen. All doors are solid, richly satin finished 6 panel knotty pine. All trim work is natural, satin finished solid wood.
The home is heated with an efficient water-to-air heat-pump and cooled with central air conditioning. The fireplace comes with a pellet stove insert, ideal for creating cozy on winter evenings.
Domestic water is from a drilled well. Original well log has the well at 340’ deep and producing an abundant 75 gallons per minute. The home is equipped with a water softener. An automatic landscape sprinkling system is installed for the area surrounding the residence.
THE SHOP:
Magnificent! By any standard! The 3200 sq. ft. stick-built, steel sided, open span building is a dream shop. Ceiling height is 16’. It is insulated, finished, completely wired and equipped with four electric ceiling heaters, one in each corner. Solidly built work benches and shelving are attached along one full side and one end. A half bath in the shop includes a toilet, deep sink, hot water. 220 outlets are placed often at intervals along the work benches. The shop floor is reinforced concrete to allow for heavy equipment. An automatic overhead door is 14’ high and 16’ wide. There are two person doors, one into the shop and one of which opens from the shop into an attached matching steel sided 2400 sq. ft. machine shed with four 30’ deep, 19’ wide bays.
HORSE BARN:
A 988 square foot Horse Barn is designed with an enclosed concrete floored tack room, several stalls under cover, room for more and an extended area of three paddocks using Powder River style corral panels. The barn is of pole barn construction, wired and has a frost-free water hydrant. The corrals open to paddocks and larger separate pastures.
HAY BARN:
Adjacent and convenient to the horse barn is a 988 square foot covered hay shed.
SMALL SHED:
Pole barn construction 22’ x 22’ two bay lean-to storage shed
Broker’s note: All outbuildings are tucked with care convenient to the residence without obscuring or distracting and can be reached easily. All are attractive, substantial compliments to this property.
THE LAND:
The land is largely rolling improved dryland pasture with some steep portions of native range. Several long wide draws that have been cultivated in earlier years support a healthy cover of Intermediate Wheat and native grasses. The property is fenced and cross fenced with gates at the horse barn coordinated to individual pastures.
CLIMATE:
The climate is distinctly 4 Seasons. Growing conditions are conducive for gardens, yards and orchards.
ELEVATION: 3133 ‘
PRICE: $1,395,000.00
TERMS: Cash/Finance
TAXES: $3196.70 (2023)