The Middle Fork Ranch comprises 11+ acres, bordering the Wenatchee National Forest on two sides. On a third side is the Middle Fork of Gold Creek, a year-round stream.

The property contains 2 ponds, several springs, and approximately 7 acres of fenced and irrigated pastures (in 3 separate pasture areas). There is ample room for horse-trailer access to all pastures, and storage sheds for feed, wood, supplies, or ranch equipment.

There is a 2,800-square-foot house, a separate 880-square-foot cabin/studio, as well as 4 outbuildings (garage/workshop, barn, and 2 large sheds).

This unique property lends itself to use as a horse ranch, a quiet residence, a retreat center, or an incredible vacation property. The two dwelling units make it suitable for two families, or use the primary dwelling for yourself and the cabin for a caretaker or property manager. If used for one family, the Cabin is perfect for use as a mother-in-law apartment or artist's studio (its current use). The cabin could even be used as a rental unit.

Year-round access is excellent, with the paved Gold Creek Road less than 1/4 mile away. The Carlton Store and Post Office are 7 quick miles from the Ranch on State Highway 153. And the communites of Twisp, Winthrop, and Chelan are close enough for all your shopping and services needs.

The property has been used as a full-time residence (as by the current owner) as well as a vacation retreat. The buildings were constructed in the late 1980s, and both dwellings have separate utility, septic, heat, and water systems.

Price REDUCED! $385,000

Main house from the upper pasture.

The Middle Fork Ranch has been an "off grid" property since its development about 25 years ago. It is completely self-contained and all utility systems are fully functional. Electricity is provided by a 9kw diesel generator (and a back-up gas generator), which charges a large array of storage batteries. Inside the house, there is complete 110-volt power. The location also lends itself to solar power should you desire. You'd never know the house isn't hooked up to the public power grid!

Gas is provided by a 1,000-gallon propane tank for the main house and a separate 500-gallon tank for the cabin. Stoves, cooktops, water heaters, heaters, and refrigerators (in both houses) are all propane. (Propane fridges are Quiet!). The house has propane heating units in 3 rooms, as well as a large and effecient wood stove. The cabin has a propane heater and a wood fireplace.

Household water is the purest, cleanest spring water, flowing year-round from an underground source. Irrigation water (unlimited water rights) comes from the Middle Fork Gold Creek.

There are separate septic systems for both the house and the cabin.

Phone service is via a cell phone antenna and amplifier. Currently Verizon service is used and is completely reliable. Internet service comes from a satellite system (currently WildBlue). The house is wired for Satellite TV, and service could easily be obtained if desired.


Public Utility Power Is Coming
The Middle Fork Ranch owners, neighbors, and the Okanogan public utility district are in the process of bringing power to the Middle Fork Ranch neighborhood. If the buyers of the Middle Fork Ranch desire to participate, this will give the property all the benefits of the public power grid, while retaining the complete existing self-contained backup electrical system.

Entrance to Middle Fork Ranch