For Sale By Owner

Approximately 20 acres of rare forested and non forested wetlands; home, barn and out buildings. Secluded, but, close to ocean and town. This property is for those who want to live immersed in wildlife.

Retreating into this sanctuary you will breath in clean fresh air, and at times hear and feel the sound of the ocean. You will experience the cycles of the seasons, hear the mating call of the bittern, songs of the frogs, and the rutting of elk. With open land and skies you can watch countless bird life which includes ducks, bitterns, blue heron, rails, finches, humming birds, redwing black birds, stellar jays, crows, robins, palliated woodpeckers, owls, turkey vultures, red tail and marsh hawks, eagles..... Other wildlife that moves 20 ft. from the house include deer, elk, coyotes, beaver.....

There is diverse plant life including 5-7 acres of standing timber some which is 100+ yr. old Sitka spruce. Property is located at the south end of the rare Gearhart Bogs.  Approximately one half mile north 500+ acres of these bogs are environmentally protected by The Nature Conservancy. The bogs are the largest most southern coastal conifer swamp of this type in North America, usually found in Alaska and British Columbia.

 This 20 acre unique, one of a kind wildlife sanctuary is environmentaly protected with a conservation easement to guarantee its preservation. The property is backed by 100+ acres of private timber land.

The property offers a number of possible uses including;  a single family dwelling, farming organicly for personnel and or our local farmers markets.  It has been organic for over 20 yrs;  a place to experiment with permaculture;  or a wildlife rehabiltation center.  Many species of birds migrate through here and nest.

 HOUSE: Classic 2 story farm house built approximately 1915, approximately 1500 sq. ft ,1 bath, continuous concrete foundation,updated electrical, 12 yr. old roof, insulation in floor, ceiling, and walls on second floor, new  electric furnace, heat pump or solar ready, bead board in kitchen, city water,  septic system.

 Home, garage, barn and several out buildings are almost centrally located on property and all within 1 acre area. Property is located close to schools, 5 minutes drive to town and 2 miles to the ocean. It is secluded but close to town. The best of both worlds.

Asking price:  $295,000

 Real price:   priceless

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