Stunning High Desert Home and Land
Perched on a high point overlooking the breathtaking Harney
Basin, this extraordinary 160± acre retreat offers a rare combination of
privacy, craftsmanship, and unmatched panoramic views stretching from the
Steens Mountains across the surrounding ranchlands and valley floor. Custom
built in 2009, the 3,107± square foot home was thoughtfully designed to bring
the outdoors in, with expansive picture windows, vaulted ceilings, warm natural
finishes, and carefully positioned living spaces that capture the beauty of
Eastern Oregon from nearly every room.
The home blends rustic elegance with modern efficiency and
comfort. Hickory flooring and cabinetry, stained and heated concrete floors,
granite tile countertops, custom lighting, tongue-and-groove pine accents, and
quality craftsmanship are found throughout the residence. The spacious kitchen,
sunroom, and living areas flow seamlessly onto multiple covered decks, creating
exceptional indoor-outdoor living spaces ideal for entertaining or simply
enjoying the remarkable high desert sunsets. The finished basement, heated
garage, insulated concrete foundation system, updated heat pump, and attention
to detail throughout the property reflect the pride of ownership and thoughtful
planning invested into this one-of-a-kind home.
Beyond the home, the property has been carefully developed
to complement the surrounding landscape while maintaining a low-maintenance and
wildfire-conscious design. Native grasses, sagebrush, fruit trees, raised
garden beds, custom rock work, livestock corrals, and a traditional
Alaskan-style cedar sauna building all contribute to the property’s unique
character. Wildlife is abundant, with deer, elk, chukar, quail, and partridge
regularly frequenting the area, while the acreage qualifies for landowner preference
deer and elk tags. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, recreational
basecamp, or legacy property, this remarkable offering captures the rugged
beauty and quiet solitude that make Eastern Oregon so special.
Exceptional Living Spaces
This beautifully crafted custom home was designed to
combine comfort, efficiency, and breathtaking connection to the surrounding
landscape. The 3,107± square foot residence features expansive picture windows
that capture panoramic views of the Harney Basin, Steens Mountains, and
surrounding ranchlands from nearly every room. The home showcases quality
craftsmanship throughout, including vaulted ceilings, stained and heated
concrete floors, hickory flooring and cabinetry, granite tile countertops,
tongue-and-groove pine accents, recessed lighting, and warm natural finishes.
The spacious kitchen offers custom cabinetry, quality appliances, a movable
island, farmhouse sink, and butler’s pantry, while the sunroom and living areas
flow seamlessly onto covered decks designed to enjoy the remarkable high desert
setting. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, large windows, walk-in
closet, and a beautifully finished ensuite bathroom with custom tile work and
dual sinks. Additional features include a finished basement with heated floors
and large family room, insulated concrete foundation system (ICF), updated heat
pump, central vacuum system, and a fully insulated heated garage with built-in
storage and workspace.
Unique Features and Outdoor Living
The Tucked near the home is a beautifully crafted
Alaskan-style cedar sauna building that creates a true retreat atmosphere
within the property. The fully insulated structure features cedar-lined walls,
ceilings, and benches surrounding a traditional wood stove, offering a warm and
inviting space to relax after a long day while embracing the quiet solitude and
rugged beauty of the high desert landscape.
The 160± acre property features healthy stands of native
bunchgrass, sagebrush, and seasonal wildflowers across gently rolling high
desert terrain overlooking the Harney Basin. The owners have utilized the
property for cattle grazing, supported by perimeter and interior fencing, a
functional livestock corral system with holding pens and adjustable lead-up
alley, and well-maintained gravel road access from Highway 20. The south-facing
setting provides exceptional privacy, usability, and sweeping views of the
surrounding valley and mountain ranges.
Wildlife is abundant throughout the property and
surrounding area, including deer, elk, chukar, quail, and partridge. The
acreage qualifies the owner to apply for landowner preference deer and elk
tags, while nearby public lands provide outstanding access to additional big
game and upland bird hunting opportunities across Eastern Oregon’s renowned
recreational landscape.
Legal and Practical Details
LEGAL:
T22S, R33E, W.M. Sec 33, Tax Lot 2000
TAXES: $2,790.94
(2025-2026 tax year)
FINANCING: Cash
or bank financing option available for the property
YEAR
BUILT: 2009
SQ.
FT.: 3,107 sq ft (+/-); single-story home with finished
basement; square footage per seller
ACREAGE: 160
acres (+/-)
HEAT/COOLING: Electric
forced air furnace, air conditioner, Blaze King wood stove (certified). Heat pump system was updated in 2025.
LIVING
ROOM: Located on main floor with access to garage and front/side
deck; stained concrete flooring, vaulted ceiling with dual fans and lights,
large picture windows with custom wood frames overlooking Harney Valley,
additional recessed lighting, forced air vents in the ceiling, pass through bar
area from the kitchen .
BREAKFAST
NOOK: Area located off the kitchen, hickory flooring, custom
western light fixture, large windows overlooking front driveway area, connected
to the living room, sunroom, and kitchen
KITCHEN: Large
workspace with movable island; hickory flooring, custom-designed hickory wood
cabinets with granite tile countertops, three-bay farm sink with window
overlooking entry, lots of cabinet and counter space, high-quality appliances,
butler pantry, recessed lighting and elegant pendant lights, pass-through into
the living room
APPLIANCES: Refrigerator,
dishwasher, propane 4-burner cooktop/stove, washer and dryer (negotiable)
SUNROOM: Located
off the breakfast nook; hickory flooring, tung and groove pine walls and
ceiling, large windows overlooking Valley, and access to side deck
BEDROOMS:
2 bedrooms·
1 bedroom on main level and second bedroom on basement
level·
Bedroom 1 – Main suite located on the main level down a
small hallway from living room
o Large
primary room with stained concrete and hickory wood flooring, vaulted ceiling,
recessed lighting, French doors throughout, large windows overlooking Valley,
walk-in closet with custom-style shelving and hangers
o Ensuite
bathroom
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Stained concrete flooring, duel-sink hickory vanity with
Formica countertops, built-in storage, large walk in shower with custom tile
floor and sides, privacy window, vent fan, and large windows overlooking Valley
o Bedroom
2 (basement) – Large primary room with stained concrete flooring, recessed
lighting, large windows overlooking Valley, large closet
o Ensuite
bathroom
§
Stained concrete flooring, single-sink wood vanity, built
in storage, tub/shower combo with custom tile work, vent fan, and large windows
overlooking Valley
BATHROOMS: 2.5
bathroom·
Main bedroom bathroom – as described above·
Hallway ½ bathroom (main level) – tile flooring, single
sink vanity with wood cabinet and tile countertop, toilet ·
Basement bathroom – as described above
HALLWAY: This
area of the home on the main floor provides access to the garage, hallway
bathroom, laundry, main floor bedroom, kitchen, and staircase to the
basement. The area also hosts a large
storage closet off the kitchen.
BASEMENT:·
A large “family style” room currently used as a workspace
but could be converted into game room, family area, etc. The room features heated and stained concrete
flooring, large windows with tile ledges overlooking the Valley, storge closet,
recessed lighting, access doors to covered front and side decks, large custom
built work bench.·
The basement area also hosts a separate utility room
featuring heated and stained concrete flooring, water heater, RO water
treatment system, well control for variable speed pump, manifold for both the
house water system and the heated concrete floors, and the home central vacuum
power head and collection·
Heated concrete floors in the basement area run off a
propane on-demand hot water system located in the garage
LAUNDRY:
Separate room located on the main level located off kitchen
and garage; hickory flooring, electric hookups for washer and dryer, built-in
storage cabinets, window overlooking back area, and door access to main bedroom
walk in closet
GARAGE: Two-car
garage, heated concrete floor, electric auto door opener with safety features,
fully insulated, built-in storage cabinets/shelving/work bench, farm sink, and
walk door to side deck and home main hallway.
Area also hosts on-demand propane hot water heater for heated concrete
system and the homes electrical panel
ROOF: Metal
with covered soffits/facia and gutters; downspouts from the gutters direct flow
into pipe system taking moisture away from the foundation. In addition the roof has snow guards
installed. All in good condition
SIDING:
Hardi plank; paint is in good condition
FOUNDATION:
Insulated concrete foundation (ICF); ICF foundations
are a high-performance foundation system using hollow, interlocking foam panels
filled with steel-reinforced concrete to create durable, energy-efficient walls
with continuous insulation. ICF foundations provide superior thermal
performance, enhanced moisture resistance, and significantly reduced, quieter
interiors.
WINDOWS: Double-pane
vinyl windows; all in good condition
OUTDOOR
SPACE:·
The property is mostly covered with sagebrush, native bunch
grasses, and wildflowers. The ground
sits on a south facing slope. The home
sits on a high point in the middle of the 160-acre property providing
breath-taking views of the Harney Valley, Steens Mountains, and the surrounding
farm and ranch ground. ·
The property boundary features a four-strand barbed wire
fence, an interior fence around the primary residence that is also a
four-strand barbed wire fence, and well-kept gravel road leading from the
highway to the home, and a primary entry gate and a secondary home-site entry
gate.·
The area around the home utilizes low-maintenance
landscaping with no lawn space and native plants. The front area hosts a large gravel drive for
parking. The side areas are also gravel
with custom rock work. This feature
provides for a protective zone around the house to mitigate wildfire risk and
dust abatement·
Decks are well-kept wood constructed featuring wood
railings, well-built supports, and provide access from living room, kitchen,
basement, and family room areas as well as provide for a covered hot tub and
wood storage area.·
There is a garden area with raised planter boxes and fruit
trees have been planted around the perimeter of the home. These include apple, pear, plumb, and
cherry. Grape vines have also been
planted and have produces fruit.·
Frost-free spickets are located on the sides of the home.·
A small set of livestock handing corrals has been built on
the property. This area features a
holding pen, an adjustable livestock “lead up” ally, and automatic head catch.
(Temporary panels and livestock handling equipment are negotiable)·
There is a Wilderness Wireless communications relay station
which utilizes power from the property an in turn pays a quarterly rent payment
of $420. As part of the arrangement the
owner receives free internet. ·
Lots of wildlife call this property home too. The ground is home to chucker’s, quail,
partridge, deer and occasional elk passing through. The acreage enables owner to apply for 2
landowner preference tags for both antlered deer and elk.
OUTBUILDINGS:·
Alaska Sauna Building (10ftX15ft +/-; 150 sqft) – wood
framed building, fully insulated, wood siding, metal roof, wood floor. The inside of the building features an entry
area and a second room which is cedar lined (floor, walls, ceiling) and hosts
sitting benches and a wood stove. This
building is built in the Alaskan “sweat lodge” tradition
FENCING:
Barbed wire
WATER:
Well; pitiless adapter; according to well log, drilled in
2008, 358 feet deep, 25 gal/min
SEPTIC: Permit
on file with Harney County; installed in 2008, 1000-gal poly tank, 375 feet of
drain field
POWER:
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
OTHER
ITEMS: A list of personal property items is available to purchase
outside of the real estate transaction.
