2298 Davis Ville Rd Rd
Soda Springs, ID 83276
MLS #1986619

Single Family Home for Sale

Centennial Homestead with Wetlands and Mature Water Rights. 1894 Victorian home with unfinished addition on 9.95 acres with heated bunkhouse and year-round paved road access 310 acres of partially fenced flat terrain, divided into 2 parcels with original outbuildings 265 +- acres pasture / flood irrigated tillable ground 45 +- acre slough / pond Priority date water rights and shares (documents submitted for adjudication) Water shares from Farmer's Land and Irrigation Canal Company Two wells, one culinary and hooked up to house and one for irrigation. Six risers on the property with easement access documentation for the head gate Sportsmen's retreat with waterfowl, upland game, mule deer, moose and mountain lion Hunting Unit 72 Write the next chapter for this charming Victorian home; a labor of love to be passed on to its next caretakers and visionaries. Poised just outside of Soda Springs and a short distance from Lava Hot Springs, this original 1894 structure has expanded and evolved. In 1989, the turret was built. In 1992, they remodeled and expanded the upstairs. And in 2005, they built the north addition which remains unfinished today. Hand painted stencil work with a reverse tray ceiling and rain glass window cabinets in the kitchen, charming chandeliers and expansive windows with mountain views throughout, an embossed ceiling with crown molding and cozy gas fireplace in the living room and a clawfoot tub in the master bath are a few of the enhancements. Conveniently located off State Highway 30, just outside of Soda Springs, this Victorian home sits on just under ten acres with two adjacent parcels totaling three hundred ten acres provide additional privacy and plenty of room to farm, develop or recreate. Mature trees and lush lilac bushes provide backyard privacy to relax and enjoy the fresh air and wide-open valley and mountain views. Adjudication documents have been submitted for the priority date water rights and shares. Whether you seek a homestead, ranch or sportsman's retreat this gem could make your vision a reality. Hunting and fishing enthusiasts are drawn to this area for the abundant wildlife. The property itself is a sportsman's retreat with a roughly forty-five-acre slough / pond attracting waterfowl and upland game, mule deer, moose and mountain lions. Invite your friends and family and set up base camp in your own backyard. There is driveway access and plenty of room for them to park their campers and tents. Or maybe you would like to invite a friend or two to stay over in the heated bunkhouse. Elk migration is heavy in this area, especially from Tin Cup through Soda Springs near Government Dam Road. The Cache and Caribou National Forest and BLM are nearby and offer hundreds of miles of dirt roads and trails to explore backpacking, mountain biking, cruising in ATVs, and big game hunting. Winter access requires a snow machine and opens the door to a magical winter wonderland adventure. Lava Hot Springs is less than twenty miles away to relax in their world famous natural hot springs and choose from a variety of delicious restaurants. Float, fish or swim along the nearby Bear River, Portneuf River and Alexander, Chesterfield and Blackfoot Reservoirs; and return to warm up by a campfire or the cozy gas fireplace and enjoy wildlife viewing in your own backyard. Soda Springs is a short drive away to enjoy hidden treasures such as Applegarth Apothecary Gift Shop and the beautiful and Historic Enders Hotel, Museum and Restaurant. The famous captive geyser is just out back and Natural Soda Springs is in the Octagon Pavilion within walking distance from the hotel. Call Dave and Ann to schedule a tour of this unique property for this once in a lifetime opportunity.