Welcome to your very own slice of paradise in Southwest Oregon, where nature's wonders unfold before your eyes on nearly 80 acres of pure bliss. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking landscape teeming with abundant wildlife, including majestic elk, deer, and turkey. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of Upper Cow Creek offering you an impressive 2,000 feet of creek frontage, which is home to salmon and trout. It is common to see eagles, osprey, and hawks soaring high above.
A rare offering: Nearly 80 acres of pristine Southwest Oregon land with 2,000 ft of salmon & trout creek frontage, two solar-powered modern homes, organic gardens, orchards, and a thriving agricultural operation — just one mile from I-5.
Experience quiet rural living with the charming town of Azalea and Interstate 5 just a mile away, granting you effortless access to modern amenities and conveniences. Roseburg and Grants Pass are a mere 45 minutes away offering easy access to these vibrant communities.
Dragonfly Ranch represents the culmination of a labor of love, a testament to the owners' unwavering dedication to creating a sustainable and abundant lifestyle. The emphasis on environmental stewardship, privacy, and self-reliance resonates throughout the property, offering a unique opportunity to embrace a truly harmonious existence.
Picture yourself immersed in the breathtaking beauty of this ranch, where lush pastures extend as far as the eye can see. With a well-established irrigation system in place, the verdant pastures provide a thriving haven for your livestock. Whether you envision a flourishing cattle operation or a vibrant sheep herd, this property accommodates your agricultural aspirations with ease.
Water rights for irrigation are a monumental asset, securing your ability to cultivate thriving crops and maintain the vibrancy of your pastures even in the driest of seasons. Water rights are for 36 acres but the current set up is for 24 acres, which has been proven to be more than adequate. Additionally, there are 2 wells, each about 8 gpm per seller.
As you explore the ranch, you'll appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in the thoughtful layout and infrastructure. Fences and cross-fencing ensure efficient management of your livestock and preservation of the land's integrity. Every aspect of this property has been designed to promote environmental sustainability and self-reliance, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Built in 2009, modern construction, LEED Platinum certified 2,700 square-foot one-level gem, with active and passive solar design. The house is all on one level with no stairs and features wide doors. Stamped designer concrete floors throughout with radiant floor heat from a geothermal heating system.
A welcoming foyer invites you into an open-concept great room, a large master bedroom, exquisite home theater and two additional office/bedrooms. Designer kitchen boasts a huge pot rack, induction stove top, soapstone counter tops, wet bar, two Miele ovens, and GE Profile fridge/freezer. Large pantry and a cold room grace this gourmet kitchen. Just off the kitchen is a mudroom with shower, sink and toilet. Primary bedroom suite with bamboo cabinets, soapstone countertop, dual sinks, huge circular shower w/heated floors and walk-in closet.
Thermal mass wall keeps the home cool in Summer and warm in Winter. Geothermal air-conditioning but is rarely needed. The cozy wood stove takes in outdoor air and heats the house superbly.
Energy highlights: New 12 KW photovoltaic system with battery backup (2023) · Geothermal heating & cooling · Metal roof & siding · Wired for backup generator · WiFi throughout home and adjacent shop
This home is well away from the county road, in an extremely quiet location, with a superb view of valley and hills. It's surrounded by a perimeter fence and electric gate for privacy, but elk and deer cruise along the outside of the fence. Internet by Ziply Fiber; TV by DISH. (Douglas Fast Net is now offering service in this area, advertising 250 Mbps and 1 Gbps service.)
Custom-built modern (2016) home, 1,270 sq ft, 2BR, 1½ bath — superbly built with a 17.2 KW photovoltaic solar array, heat pump and mini-split heat pump system. Currently home to the ranch manager, it could offer space for multi-generational living or a guest house. Custom solid wood cabinets in the kitchen with a central island. The hybrid heat-pump water heater saves money and electricity. Metal roof, metal siding. Two large covered patio areas for outdoor entertaining. Lovely yard with water features, covered woodshed, three storage sheds, and an orchard.
Chicken House / Artist Studio / Creative Space: A 36'×24' (864 sq ft) building with 5 rooms, central processing room, half bathroom, automated windows, metal roof and siding. Has been used as a chicken house and artist's studio. Multiple enclosed and open "chicken tractors" included in the sale.
Pole Barn: A 48'×24' (1,152 sq ft) hay barn with equipment storage and a manger for feeding cattle.
Agricultural Building / Shop: A 927 sq ft custom-built building adjacent to the main house, with a 10 KW photovoltaic solar array on the roof, 3 carports, EV charger wiring, and a huge covered RV area with full hookup and sewer drain. Equipped with tools, deep processing tub, metal countertop, shower bathroom, and currently used as home gym, shop, and storage.
Steel Building: A 1,536 sq ft building for storage, vehicles, and tools. Includes three aviaries that have housed quail, pheasant, and other birds.
Greenhouse: A high-quality 16'×30' greenhouse from Charley's Greenhouse (Mt Vernon, WA). Poured concrete perimeter, wired and plumbed. Shade cloths, benches, and grow-lights included.
Organic Gardens, Orchards and Beef/Lamb: Spread across an impressive 5,000 square feet, these gardens have been nurtured with a commitment to organic practices. Orchards include apples, pears, peaches, plums, figs, persimmons, pawpaws, feijoa, jujubes, and pomegranate. Berries include blueberries, raspberries, honey berries, josta berries, gooseberries, currants, goji berries, strawberries, and mulberries.
Beef and lamb are grass-fed with garden and orchard supplements. A list of existing beef and lamb customers will be provided.
Forests: About half of the property is forested. Careful and diligent forestry work has been undertaken, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of this enchanting woodland. With a focus on fire-wise management and continuous improvements, no commercial harvesting has taken place in many years, allowing the forest to flourish in all its untouched magnificence.
Ranch Manager: The ranch manager has expressed willingness to stay on. He has extensive knowledge and training in forestry and permaculture, and both he and the sellers will help with any transition.
Fire safety: The irrigation system also provides fire protection — there is a fire-hose hookup just feet from the main house. Two large fire hoses are included in the sale. The local fire station is in Azalea, just one mile away.
Wired for Hot Tub: A concrete pad and wiring are already in place, ready for a hot tub — perfect for outdoor relaxing and stargazing under Oregon skies.
The Azalea Mountain Store is a mile away, with coffee, delicious pastries, ice cream, snacks, groceries, a beer and wine bar, food trucks, and the friendliest people imaginable. The Post Office is next door. The Upper Cow Creek Community Center, a few miles up the creek, hosts regular community events.
Galesville Reservoir offers boating and fishing just a few miles away. The Rogue River and the Umpqua River are famous for steelhead and salmon. Boundless recreational opportunities await on the Umpqua River, the Rogue River, Crater Lake, and national parks and forests within easy driving distance. You are also in Oregon Wine Country — from the Applegate Valley in the south to the Umpqua Valley to the north.
