7290 N Capital Hill Road , Preston, ID 83263(Franklin County)

Nestled in the scenic Bear River Mountain Range in the heart of Mink Creek, this family estate boasts panoramic views, Birch Creek culinary water and proximity to public land for almost limitless recreational opportunities. Conveniently located off Highway 36 on Capitol Hill Road with over 219 feet of frontage and year-round paved road access, this property has recently been surveyed and is primed for a second build site. Build the cabin of your dreams and create a recreational oasis or bring your horses / other livestock and establish the homestead you have always wanted. Whichever your vision, enjoy country living with beautiful mountain and valley views and the convenience of proximity to Preston and Logan, Utah. No need to drill a well, spring-fed Birch Creek culinary water will service all of your culinary water needs. Ten shares of priority date Mink Creek Irrigation Company water fed by a gravity pressure underground mainline system off ditch #1 feed the handline sprinkler irrigated pasture.This quaint Mink Creek homestead has had the privilege of having only two separate owners in over 125 years. The current owners have owned the property for over fifty years and have enjoyed it as a seasonal recreational retreat, and have winterized it for the season. The approximately 2700 SF cottage-style frame home with front porch was originally built in the early 1900s and later remodeled. The upper floor has three bedrooms with hardwood floors and a wood staircase to access the main level, where you will find a fourth bedroom, a family room, a den with a wood-burning stove, two 3/4 baths, and a modest kitchen/dining roomplenty of natural light streams in through the many windows. The basement is used for utilities and storage space. Steel siding was installed in 2012, and a metal roof was installed in 2015. The level of the gradually sloping ground is perimeter fenced with some cross fencing. Other infrastructure includes a 45' x 40' hay/stock barn with a 15' x 22' attached lean-to, plus a detached one-car garage/shed to service your needs.The Cache National Forest offers thousands of miles of trails and roads to explore in ATVs, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, and hunting. The winter months open the door to a winter wonderland to explore snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking. And best of all, it is accessed two miles from the property, so there is no need to haul your trailer. Oneida Canyon Recreation Area is just five miles away on Oneida Narrows Road and offers four-season recreation. Enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing at the reservoir, as well as floating and fishing on the Bear River. Additionally, take advantage of upland game hunting, camping, hiking, backpacking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing along the beautiful Bear River. And treat yourself to a relaxing soak or spa day at the riverside saunas of Maple Grove Hot Springs and Retreat Center, which also offers yoga classes, massages, and acoustic firesides at their yurt.For the adventurous at heart, drive your side-by-side or motorbike up the German Dougway, a moderately steep, fairly rocky switchback that can be used to access the Paris Ice Caves and Bloomington Lake from this Cub River area and enjoy bird's-eye views of the mountains and surrounding area.