See sprawling Northern California compound with ‘unique ecology’ for sale for $6.25M
A 500-acre Northern California family compound with a sprawling 5,500-square-foot lodge, four-bedroom primary residence, guest cabin and 75-foot pool is for sale for $6.25 million.
Hayes Springs Ranch in the town of Big Bend in Shasta County “offers an unparalleled living experience in the heart of nature,” according to the property listing. “What a rarity it is to find a property with such a unique ecology in California.”
The “amount and variety of water” on the property is what makes the ranch so unique, listing agent Todd Renfrew of California Outdoor Properties told The Sacramento Bee in an email.
“Four lakes, two ponds, nearly a half a mile of spring-fed creek, and multiple artesian springs offer an unmatched variety of recreational opportunities from swimming and paddleboarding to trophy trout fishing,” he said.
The retreat is being operated as a commercial fly-fishing lodge. Located at 31419 Hagen Flat Road in Big Bend, the ranch is about an hour from Redding and four hours north of Sacramento.
The main residence spans 2,643 square feet while the lodge adds eight more bedrooms and four more bathrooms. Large decks take in the meadow and spring creek views.
Next to the saltwater pool and spa is a fruit orchard and a 2,000-square-foot shop with 12-foot roll up doors. If you drive a Tesla up to the property, you won’t get stuck without a charge. There’s a Tesla charging station and a three-car garage.
The property is powered by 48 solar panels, as well.
The Hayes family owned the property for nearly 100 years, according to a California Outdoor Properties representative. A. Wayne Hayes moved off the ranch around 1930 to to start his agricultural trucking empire, and later established the Hayes Truck Museum in Woodland, California.
The ranch has been visited by prominent businessmen and industrialists, according to the seller.
“Charlie Fullerton, former director of California Department of Fish and Wildlife, would annually sponsor a trip to the ranch where state water policies would be hashed out at the lodge dining table with state legislators from every county attending,” the California Outdoor Properties representative said.
The ideal buyer is someone who is seeking the ultimate outdoor lifestyle away from the stress of city life — “a haven that offers a true sense of relaxation and rejuvenation (with) its combination of luxurious amenities and exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities,” according to the listing.
“The ideal buyer is someone looking for a family retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life,” Renfrew said. “And, probably a fisherman or someone who aspires to be a fisherman. It’s currently used as a commercial fly-fishing lodge so a buyer might want to keep that running, too. You know what they say about trout — they don’t live in ugly places.”
This story was originally published June 10, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
