Swan Valley Farms JOHN STARR 208 472 2838 john.starr@colliers.com 523 acres for sale in Bonneville County, ID JIMMY ROUMANIS 208 472 2840 jimmy.roumanis@colliers.com
Swan Valley Farms- 523 acres for sale in Bonneville Co. PROPERTY OVERVIEW Swan Valley Farms is located near the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville County, Idaho. One hour east of Idaho Falls and adjacent to the town of Irwin, this 523-acre farm is suitable for a large estate, wheat and grain cultivation, or grazing livestock. These uses are made possible by the 400+ acres of water rights from the Palisades Creek canal. Water is delivered at two points on the property into an extensive underground main line pressurized system. At 5,300 feet in elevation, the growing season lasts 72 days on average; starting June 20 and ending August 31. Neighboring farms grow barley and hay, as Eastern Idaho is the second largest barley growing region in the United States. Irwin is a good base camp for year round recreation including fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, hiking and golf. Irwin has a two mile long Main Street that is lined with unique stores, in a quaint small town setting. INFORMATION Price: $2,750,000 Size: ± 523 acres Water: ± 400 acres of canal water delivered from two weirs Uses: Large estate, wheat and grain cultivation, or grazing livestock. Notes: Bonneville County has a population of 104,234. The City of Irwin has a population of 219. IDAHO FALLS BOISE SITE DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES Idaho Falls 47 Miles Jackson Hole 49 Miles Pocatello 99 Miles Salt Lake City 262 Miles Boise 334 Miles
Area Highlights N SITE HIGHLIGHTS Minutes from the Palisades Reservoir and the Wyoming Border 41 minutes to Driggs, ID 45 minutes to Kelly Canyon Ski Area in Idaho 45 Minutes to Grand Targhee Ski Resort near Alta, WY 50 Minutes to Idaho Falls, Idaho 1 hour to Jackson, WY 1 hour to Jackson Hole Ski Resort, WY 1 Hour 35 Minutes to Pocatello, ID 2 Hours 30 Minutes to West Yellowstone, ID
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Area Highlights beauties like the Cottonwood Gallery, the largest riparian cottonwood gallery in the west. During the fall, the walls of the forest explode into gorgeous reds, yellows and oranges that are exclusive in the magnitude of size for the west. Opportunities to get out of the boat and explore are also available with short hikes through Gormer Canyon and the Canyon Rim Trail. The Palisades Reservoir, just 10 minutes further up Swan Valley, is a 16,000 acre pool that s perfect for boating and viewing wildlife. Catch a few fish while you re there and your day is complete. If the fishing close to the lodge or on the reservoir hasn t satisfied your appetite for angling, there s more like the Hansen Guest Ranch, which also provides hiking, hunting and more across its 17.5 acres. SPORTS AND ADVENTURE The Teton Reserve Golf Course is right up Route 31 near Victor Idaho and offers the avid golfer the chance to hit the links. If you desire a little more adventure, you can access the Swan Valley Area Mountain Bike Trails, or consider instead one of the area s many hiking trails. Both the bike and hiking trails begin at the East Ririe Highway. ACTIVITIES Swan Valley has a reputation as one of the finest dry fly fishing areas in the entire USA. It is ideal for both novice and veteran anglers, with fishing taking place in drift boats during the summer months before the water level recedes, enabling wading during the fall. The various types of fish that can be caught include brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout, with some measuring up to 20 inches. There s a catch and release policy and you may find that your fishing is observed by a range of wildlife including golden eagles, water fowl, elk, deer, moose and even bears! The canyon stretch of the South Fork of the Snake is a remote scenic wilderness mecca. The popular Conant boat launch is located at the foot the South Fork Lodge, just 15 minutes up Highway 26, from the property. Winding twelve miles through rock formations formed over twelve million years ago, the cliff walls offer excellent bird habitat for 126 bird species. It is not uncommon to see bald eagles skirting over the water surface in search of fish. You ll likely see other wildlife like moose, deer, elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, black bear, river otters, beaver, and mink. Throughout the float, you will see the various natural
Area Highlights YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK The world s first national park, a sliver of which lies in eastern Idaho, now attracts more than 2.8 million visitors each year. Yellowstone s 3,472 square miles contain hundreds of uncommon sites including 10,000 thermal features and more than 60 species of mammals, 320 species of birds and a half-dozen game fish. Elk, moose and bison can frequently be seen by passing visitors. One of the most popular routes to Yellowstone is Hwy. 20. Along the way you can stop in Rigby and learn about the invention of television at the Farnsworth TV and Pioneer Museum which houses over 14,000 square-feet of pre-electric and early electric-era exhibitions. The museum honors former resident and inventor of the first television picture tube, Philo T. Farnsworth. About a half an hour north of Idaho Falls sits the pleasant community of Rexburg, which was rebuilt after the devastating flood in 1976 when the newly constructed Teton dam burst, pouring billions of gallons of water through town. The Teton Flood Museum details the tragedy and the townsfolk s reactions to it, and also offers pioneer relics and an extensive opal and agate collection. Rexburg is also home to the International Dance and Music Festival held each summer on the campus of BYU-Idaho. Hundreds of dancers from around the world come to Idaho to perform and share their cultural heritage. Free events include opening and closing ceremonies, street dances, and a parade. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Rockefeller Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The late conservationist and philanthropist, John D. Rockefeller Jr. made significant contributions to several national parks including Grand Teton, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, and Virgin Islands. In 1972 Congress dedicated a 24,000 acre parcel of land as John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway to recognize his generosity and foresight. Congress also named the highway from the south boundary of Grand Teton to West Thumb in Yellowstone in honor of Rockefeller. The parkway provides a natural link between the two national parks and contains features characteristic of both areas. In the parkway, the Teton Range tapers to a gentle slope at its northern edge, with rocks born of volcanic flows from Yellowstone line the Snake River and form outcroppings scattered atop hills and ridges.