An open loft above the kitchen provides additional sleeping space for kids and guests. This simple, straw-bale volume opens to a south-facing terrace, connecting it to the forest glade, and a more intimate queen bed sized sleeping bay. The entry/mudroom, bath and mechanical space are located in a wood-framed volume a half level up from the main living space. elevation in the remote Nevada County, the house mediates the northern edge of a forest glade, with driveway access and entry against a steeper slope to the north. Thank you for visiting Chalk Bluff Ranch.This 872 SF off-grid straw-bale project is a getaway home for a San Francisco couple with two active young boys. Protect it in perpetuity and preserve it alongside the existing Proper easements and permitting, connect to nearby transmissionĬonversely, this property can be acquired by a land trust to Resources to live off the grid, utilizing alternative solar and windĮnergies and tap the underground water reservoir resources or with Creation of a uniqueĮnvironmentally friendly community that can harness the natural Views and away from crowded neighborhoods. Scale with a few handfuls of homes enjoying expansive grounds and Likely a preferred direction for development and on a far lesser Similar (but denser in nature), to the nearby community of Swallįor today's real estate developer, harmony with nature is more Underway on Chalk Bluff Ranch by a real estate developer, very In the 1970's, a development of 600 homes was commenced and Reassembled and which now constitutes the current 600 acre Chalk All of the original lands (exceptįor one parcel which was developed as a single family residence with Sold to eleven different individuals in various lot sizes of 5 (3Įach), 15, 20, 30 acres and above (see subdivision map on the About Page). In the early 1960's portions of 640 acre Chalk Bluff Ranch were National Geographic Adventure magazine has recognized Bishop asĬalifornia's "Best Place to Live and Play". The value of Chalk Bluff Ranch's underground water reservoir The warm hues and pastel tones of these featuresĪre striking in the early morning and evening hours." Unusual geologic features that create the underground water basin,Īlso create a colorful surface landscape with abrupt cliffs and Rain passes easily through the porous surface of volcanic rock
Watchable Wildlife Site for Fish Slough, " The The BLM has proposed several Water Development projects adjacent to Chalkīluff Ranch (see BLM Map on the About Page). Only 1.7 % of land in the entire County of Inyo is held under private ownership (Source: Inyo County Official Website).
Material which can easily be cut and can provide natural stone finishesĪ Rare Opportunity to Acquire this Exceptional PropertyĬhalk Bluff Ranch is the last and largest privately-held property with such proximity to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Bishop, the "Gateway to the Sierras".Īvailable land in this area is rare, with the three major landholders in this specific area being the US Government, the Los Angelesĭepartment of Water and Power, and the private ownership of Chalk Bluff Ranch. The unique stradling of proximities and the privacy of Chalk Bluff RanchĪnd the rare opportunity for recreational enjoyment of theseĮxtensive scenic lands while still providing convenient access toīishop and Mammoth Lakes and surrounding environs.īishop Tuff are found on the property.
Thousands of acres of pristine lands and adjacent to Wilderness Studyįish Slough Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), Chalk Bluff Ranch is close to both beautiful wildlife habitats and the convenience Uniquely situated, in an island-like setting surrounded by tens of Whitney, Yosemite, Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Spectacular panoramic vista views of Owens Valley and Mountains made famous by John Muir and Ansel Adams and the White Mountains, home to the oldest living things on earth: the Ancient Bristlecone Pines, some of which were still living when the Pyramids of Egypt were built.Ĭlose to World Class Skiing, Stellar Rock Climbing, Ancient Bristlecone Pines, Outstanding Year-Round Fly Fishing, Crowley Lake, Almost one square mile of breathtaking terrain.Ĭhalk Bluff Ranch is located just 4.25 miles NW of downtown Bishop, prominently situated on Chalk Bluff.
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