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12 Distinguished Farm & Ranches currently for sale in Utah

sir_social_farmandranch-1024x663Like a timeless work of art, farm and ranch properties are often iconic trophy and legacy investments meant to be passed down through generations. Masanobu Fukuoka, author of The Straw Revolution once said, “the ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.” Sprawling acreage, irresistible bonds with nature, sustainability and breathtaking vistas are merely some of the things that draw us to rural properties around the world, all in an effort to better cultivate ourselves and find the perfect home. View 12 distinguished farm & ranches currently available for sale in Utah.

5000 strawberry

3,520 Acre Ranch | $10,900,000 USD | Heber, Utah

Located in the Strawberry Recreation Zone, this 3,520 acre property is part of a deer hunting CWMU along with the adjacent 3,000 acres. Per development agreement for that zone, cattle are required to graze on a portion of the ranch.  This unique wilderness property has wildlife galore and is mostly fenced with high elevation property ranging from 7,900 – 9,500 ft.  Entitlements are already approved for many potential future uses including cabins, hotels, nightly rentals, ski parks, and other commercial uses. Property is being sold with 50 ERUs.

LC ranch

The LC Ranch | $10,600,000 USD | Altamont, Utah

The LC Ranch is located amidst rolling juniper and pinion covered hills at the foot of the Uinta mountains just outside of Altamont, Utah. The LC Ranch is a little piece of paradise. Fly fishing aficionados are in heaven exploring our exclusive, fly fishing oasis spread across over 1,100 acres in the shadow of the Uinta Mountain range. Unlike many other private Stillwater fisheries that offer only one or a handful of waters, the LC Ranch has over 20 different lakes and ponds loaded with trophy brown, rainbow, cut throat, cut bow, and tiger trout! The multiple ponds have been well established for decades. From small 1/2 acre ponds that you can cast across, to larger lakes at 30 acres, where boats are appropriate, you will find a large diversity of fishing and additional recreational opportunities on this ranch. This is a place to gather and enjoy nature’s beauty and ranch amenities.

robison ranch

The Robison Ranch | $10,000,000 USD | Boulder, Utah

The Robison Ranch presents a rare opportunity for ownership and stewardship in a region of Utah known for it’s wild and scenic American landscape. Bordered on three sides by the 1.8M acre Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, a vision and dream has created this unique 570 acre working ranch, raising registered Black Angus cattle. The Robison Ranch boasts one of the finest private equestrian facilities in Utah with a heated 70,000 square foot arena. The extensive ranch developments and improvements offer a turn-key opportunity with a large inventory of tractors, trucks, ranch equipment, ATV’s and a loyal and knowledgeable staff. Water rights, grazing permits, hay fields and multiple employee housing options. A multi-generational legacy holding offering few will ever be able to call their own. Click to view video.

elk run ranch

The Elk Run Ranch | $9,129,540 USD | Heber, Utah

3043 acre, one-of-a-kind working ranch amidst world-class fishing and unmatched hunting. Elk Run Ranch has been in the Fitzgerald family since the 1800s and is listed for sale for the first time. Sitting at 8000′ elevation, this special lot is freckled with pine and aspens groves, undulating hills, and large flat expanses. Fly fish in the Strawberry River, which runs in a dramatic, deep canyon alongside the parcel. Hunt six-point Elk on your own private preserve. You can keep your boat at the nearby marina for fishing and recreating. Cattle are currently grazing the landscape and there is an 80 acre fenced horse corral in place. Apart from a hunting shed, no structures are currently on the property.

defa ranch

The Defa Dude Ranch | $3,400,000 USD | Hanna, Utah

The Defa Dude Ranch is a one-of-a-kind property surrounded by the Cache National Forest. Enjoy the Dude Ranch lifestyle while horseback riding, camping, hiking, and endless fishing. Features include a 50’s style cafe, cowboy bar an cozy cabins, horse stables, and an outdoor pavilion. This is a wonderful property to entertain families, host corporate retreats or just enjoy a taste of the great outdoors. The Ranch has 50 ground leases which are scattered throughout the property.

Riata ranch

The Riata Ranch | $2,995,000 USD | New Harmony, Utah

Riata Ranch, located in New Harmony, Utah is the ultimate horseman’s paradise. It has the tranquility of mountain country living and the convenience of easy access from I-15 just 30 minutes North of St. George. The Ranch has unbelievable views of the “Kolob Fingers” in Zion National Park to the East is surrounded by Pine Mountain, New Harmony Valley, and Dixie National Forest. The fenced and gated ranch has a main home, casita, barn with bunkhouse, western town, and covered 9,375 sq. ft. arena. The western town actually fronts another bunkhouse with living accommodations, water tanks from the well, and a large RV garage with workshop. There is also a large open arena and gated pasture, plus much more.

330 acre ranch

330 Acre Ranch | $2,500,000 USD | Heber, Utah

An amazing 330-acre ranch situated at the foothills of the Uintah National Forest with privacy, an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking views over the Heber Valley and of Mt Timpanogos. In close proximity to Park City and the Heber Valley this parcel offers easy year round access and recreational opportunities on the property or straight into the endless trails of the Uintah National Forest. Great development opportunity.

Fairview ranch

The Wing Ranch | $2,495,000 USD | Fairview, Utah

This beautiful 156 acre Wing ranch is located near the mouth of Fairview Canyon and is one of the most stunning ranches in Sanpete County. The Wing Ranch is incredible horse property and consists of a newly remodeled 3,333 SF house, a shop, a 6 stall barn, an indoor riding arena, an outdoor riding arena, a hay barn, a pond, extensive water rights, seven long wheel lines, fields of alfalfa and oats, several large pastures, and all of the equipment needed to run the ranch. The location is less than an hour from Provo and is only minutes away from one of the most beautiful canyons in this part of Utah. Plus, it’s only a short distance from the famous Skyline Drive – a 75 mile mountain road that offers hundreds of miles of recreational opportunities. If you are looking for a full-time ranch, a gentleman’s ranch, a weekend getaway destination, or a fun place for the family to gather, then this is the place.

new harmony ranch

40 Acre Gentleman’s Ranch | $2,390,000 USD | New Harmony, Utah

 This gentleman’s ranch sits on 40 acres just outside Zion National Park. On the property, there is a certified organic apple orchard, a raspberry patch, koi pond, spa house, well, 5 pastures, and over 600 trees. The large custom home includes every upgrade and amenity you can imagine. The expansive wrap-around porch makes entertaining ideal both inside and out. The basement has an apartment with a second kitchen, a sauna, wine cellar, exercise room, home theater, and billiards room. There is also a 2,700 sq. ft. barn with an apartment, an RV garage, 2 horse stalls, a workshop, cider room, and 2 attached carports. The property is fully fenced. The entire property has pressurized irrigation.

orchard

11 Acre Orchard | $1,500,000 USD | Mapleton, Utah

Rare opportunity to purchase an orchard on nearly 11 acres in Mapleton. The land is located near the mouth of Hobble Creek Canyon with incredible privacy and mountain views. The property borders Hobble Creek, and it has a pond and water well that irrigates the entire orchard. It is fully fenced and is near Springville’s new Bartholomew’s Pond recreation area. The land offers numerous opportunities and could continue being operated as an orchard, it would be the ideal land for a large estate or it could be developed.

croydon ranch

21 Acre Farm Parcel | $481,950 USD | Croydon, Utah

This parcel is the perfect location for your dream home, with plenty of frontage on the paved county road ensuring easy access year round. Wake up to birds chirping in the spring and summer and take pleasure in observing the deer, eagles, and other wildlife on your property and nearby hillsides in the fall and winter. Lost Creek Reservoir is located a short 15 minute drive away on a quiet country road. This location is perfect for a gentleman’s ranch, horse farm, or your own rural retreat. A short 45 minute drive through rural Summit County takes you to the center of Park City or take a 30 minute drive in the opposite direction and you are at Snowbasin, with both locations offering year round recreation. And, Salt Lake International Airport is only 50 minutes from your property! The parcel boasts generous water rights for irrigation and power runs along the frontage as well. The adjoining 20.59 acre parcel is also available.

salinas farm ranch

158 Acre Ranch | $380,000 USD | Salina, Utah

This beautiful 158 acre ranch or hayfarm in Salina, Utah has approximately 50 irrigated acres and approximately 100 acres of hilliside pasture.  Just a 3 minute drive to town! Irrigation water shares included and a culinary water hook up already paid to build your dream home on.

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Luxury Lifestyles | Farm and Ranch Living

Is there a more significant and powerful acquisition than purchasing a massive segment of earth? Whether it’s a trophy ranch of 250 acres or a mega-ranch consisting of tens or hundreds of thousands of acres, vast properties are where more and more elite-level buyers are investing their resources. Look how the list of America’s largest landowners bears a striking resemblance to the Forbes list of the country’s wealthiest individuals.

imagereader.aspx$10,000,000 USD | Boulder, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

Ranch, forest, farm or wilderness, there are numerous reasons why those who can afford it are attracted to colossal parcels: to provide privacy and an opportunity to explore a range of uses and recreational interests; to create a memorable “base camp” for extended family; to create a legacy asset to pass to future generations; to capitalize on its resources; or for the purposes of conservation and responsible stewardship. They can also be highly beneficial additions to portfolios.

Colorado$45,000,000 USD | Telluride, Colorado | Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty

“High-net-worth buyers see them as opportunities to diversify into hard assets,” says Bill Fandel, Vice President and Managing Broker at Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty. “There’s stability in them as an investment. It’s a tangible asset that can be used and enjoyed.”

It takes more than great wealth, however, to successfully purchase and maximize a monumental property. Here are a few factors to consider when shopping immense acreage:

Choose the right location

No amount of land is worth owning if it can’t be accessed or easily enjoyed. For most buyers proximity to a destination market or natural attraction, such as the ocean or a ski resort town, is going to enhance the value of the land and the lifestyle. Distance to airports or private airstrips, not to mention provisions and hospitals, should also be taken into consideration.

Savvy buyers often look for properties adjacent to public lands, a scenario that can radically enlarge the holding—500 acres abutting a national forest can effectively increase the size of the purchase tens of thousands of acres. And while it may seem elementary, views, climate, security, privacy and character of the land must be ideal to provide a lifetime of enjoyment.

GreecePrice Upon Request | Spetses, Greece | Greece Sotheby’s International Realty

Determine what the land will be used for

The purpose of the land will also dictate the place. Is this a private retreat for hunting, fishing or hiking? Will it be and equestrian property, or used for philanthropic or conservation purposes? Is the land intended to be profitable through harvesting natural resources or, increasingly, grazing livestock? An explicit intent of how and why the land will be utilized will ensure that buyers are searching in the correct environment and properly examining the land’s features.

Know the upkeep

Some buyers mistakenly think once the deed is signed they can let their acquisition sit. But mega-ranches and other enormous plots of land usually require diligent upkeep and improvements. Fences, invasive animals, utility protection, fire mitigation, undergrowth clearing, noxious weed eradication—these issues and countless others require ongoing attention.

Timbered properties may need less oversight, but farm and equestrian purchases in particular demand large, specialized operations. Prospective buyers should find out if the property has a manager or staff that oversees it and consider extending their employment. These are the people most familiar with the water, utilities, systems, recreational components, irrigation and all other land peculiarities.

Georgia$17,500,000 USD | Gainesville, Georgia | Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Make sure the infrastructure is in place

Closely examine the quality of the property’s existing infrastructure. Are the roads navigable year-round? Are the gas, electric and water lines in good repair? If you plan on building on the site, are there convenient utility systems that can be tapped?

Getting an undeveloped parcel of real estate up to a livable condition can add an unexpected layer of expense. Trenching an electric or gas line several miles into the heart of a property, for instance, can seriously elevate costs. Be ready.

Control water and mineral rights

Water rights are not a paramount concern in the Southeast or in many parts of the U.S. but carry great consequences in others.

“The quality of water rights adds or subtracts significant value to properties, particularly in the American west,” says Fandel. In dry areas it is critical to understand how a property accesses both potable and irrigated water. There may be cases where large landowners must sacrifice, by law, water to neighboring properties during droughts.

Understanding mineral rights, and what lies beneath the surface of a parcel, is equally crucial. Be certain no other entity is legally entitled to drill, frack or mine on land you buy.

Idaho$19,500,000 USD | Hailey, Idaho | Sun Valley Sotheby’s International Realty

Clear the title

Many of today’s largest land acquisitions are assemblages of various smaller parcels, which, if past propriety is murky or tangled, can lead to future legal complications. Take extra care to verify the titles are clear to ensure that no outside agency can make a claim against your investment.

Fandel says some large land holdings that come on the market are trading for the first time since they were homesteaded in the late 1800’s. In these cases clear titles can be a concern and assessing the state of the property can be difficult since some continuously held private land might not have kept time with changing regulations. What’s there? What’s buried underground? A sale can be the first peek behind the curtain, so to speak, in five or six generations. Take caution.

Essentially, Fandel says, “You want to understand the history of ownership behind these big properties.”

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Sotheby's International Realty launches Farm & Ranch Website

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty announces the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand’s launch of the first of a planned series of branded websites for specialty markets. The brand’s initial specialty market site focuses on the luxury Farm & Ranch market segment, of which the Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently represents over $6 billion of property listings worldwide.

The specialized website, which can be found at farmandranchSIR.com, matches the look and feel of the brand’s website, sothebysrealty.com, and provides detailed Farm & Ranch lifestyle and listing information and resources. The brand plans to launch additional websites showcasing other specialty markets, beginning with those currently featured on sothebysrealty.com, such as Golf and Skiing.

The Farm & Ranch specialty market website enables buyers and sellers to search for the finest rural and recreational properties and the sales professionals who represent them in the following segments: ranches, farms and equestrian properties, land, fishing and hunting properties, timberlands and investment acreage.

“The access and quality insight we are providing into this important lifestyle and market segment worldwide is unique in the high-end real estate market,” said Wendy Purvey, chief marketing officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC.  “Now discriminating consumers looking for valuable resources and comprehensive information from around the world have one source for everything they need.  From the finest trophy ranches of the Rocky Mountains, Pacific coast and Texas and legendary horse farms stretching from Vermont to Virginia to Florida, to the haciendas and estancias throughout Central and South America, storied recreational and cultural retreats in Western and Southern Europe and hunting and fishing lodges and stations in South Africa and New Zealand, our portfolio of property listings in the Farm & Ranch segment currently exceeds $6 billion.”

“With the launch of this specialty website, Sotheby’s International Realty® has created a single resource for luxury farm and ranch buyers worldwide,” said Thomas Wright of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. “They have streamlined the research process for investors and individuals, saving them valuable time in their search for the perfect home. Summit Sotheby’s International Realty clients with homes that cater to these lifestyles will enjoy this added avenue of exposure. No other real estate company can bring together this level of comprehensive detail on a global basis.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 12,100 sales associates located in approximately 620 offices in 45 countries and territories worldwide.