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Bonners Ferry, ID

Meadow Creek Retreat

$1.1M
StatusFor Sale
Acreage40 acres
MLS ID402372

Property description

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40-acre private wilderness retreat bordered by U.S. Forest Service land on three sides, offering exceptional privacy with the nearest neighbor approximately ½ mile away. The property features abundant water, usable pasture, timbered hillsides, and established infrastructure for homesteading, retreat use, or multi-generational living, including a 1968 main cabin, yurt, multiple outbuildings, and year-round county-maintained access.

At a glance
WaterSix ponds
Living2 bedrooms · 952 Sq. Ft

Land

40 acres of mostly level, highly usable pastureland with gentle rolling terrain and a timbered hillside, offering sweeping meadow and mountain views in a peaceful, private setting.

The property features a balanced mix of approximately 50% glacial till and 50% sandy loam soils, supporting a variety of agricultural uses. Mature timber stands include Douglas Fir, Larch, Birch, and mixed deciduous species adding both beauty and natural privacy throughout the landscape.

A transferable U.S. Forest Service easement provides ingress/egress access with a nominal annual fee, while Meadow Creek Road is county maintained year-round, including winter plowing for reliable all-season access.

Bordered by U.S. Forest Service land on three sides and a privately held timber tract on the fourth, the property offers exceptional seclusion and direct access to the surrounding natural landscape.

Water features are abundant and include

  • Six ponds – both natural & developed, a couple may fluctuate seasonally otherwise year-round water
  • Seasonal creek running through the property
  • Original shallow spring-fed well remains viable
  • New deep well installed in 2014

Improvements

The property is well-equipped for homesteading, livestock, equipment storage, and agricultural use, with a variety of functional improvements already in place. Power and water are in place for the cabin, yurt and shop.

  • Main Cabin (Approx. 952 Sq. Ft.)
  • Originally built in 1968 and thoughtfully remodeled while preserving its rustic, intentional cabin character.
  • 2 bedrooms (one upstairs, one downstairs)
  • Enclosed upstairs den/flex room located across from a bedroom
  • 1 full bathroom, updated in recent years
  • Full-size kitchen with new cabinetry, and a pantry
  • Large Kitchen Queen 480 wood cookstove serving as the primary heat & cooking source
  • Wood butcher block countertop
  • Wood plank engineered flooring
  • Pier-and-post foundation with footings
  • Root cellar beneath the cabin with freezer and built-in shelving for storage
  • 24×32 detached garage with dirt floor, overhead storage and drive through sliding barn door
  • Recent Improvements on Main Cabin
  • New 26-gauge metal roof
  • New siding, interior paint, insulation and subfloor
  • Additional piers and support posts added
  • Extensive remodeling and system upgrades throughout
  • Yurt / ADU (Approx. 1,200 Sq. Ft.)

Built in 2016 and fully insulated (inside & underneath) for year-round living, with permanent cement pier-and-post foundation

  • Timber-framed loft providing additional living or sleeping space
  • Unfinished mudroom entry for added functionality
  • Kitchen sink, wood cookstove, small refrigerator (propane or electric)
  • Half bathroom with toilet, plumbed to a dedicated septic system
  • Elmira FireView wood stove as the primary heat source
  • Propane gas heater for supplemental heating
  • Detached shed

Ideal as a guest residence, caretaker’s quarters, rental opportunity, or flexible multi-generational living space.

Outbuildings & Agricultural Infrastructure

  • Insulated Shop (Approx. 50′ x 30′)
  • Fully insulated shop with (2) attached 12′ lean-tos
  • (2) drive through doors, concrete insulated floor
  • 220-volt power
  • 100-amp subpanel
  • Wood stove heat
  • Plumbed for utility use to laundry area
  • Additional Structures
  • Original 24′ x 36′ barn/garage
  • Hay barn
  • Connex storage container
  • Agricultural Features
  • Fenced pastures and paddocks
  • Over 2-acre fully fenced garden area with 8-foot fencing
  • Four 16′ x 8′ hoop houses
  • Developing orchard with multiple fruit trees
  • A versatile infrastructure package offering excellent support for farming, gardening, live…

Location

Bonners Ferry, ID, United States

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