888 Farrington Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363 listing details

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 98 acre private oasis that includes approx 1,000 feet of beachfront w/ tideland rights, salmon rearing Nelson Creek frontage & a private managed forest. Utilities are in place & high speed internet has been brought in from HWY 112 to the shop w/ 2 bed/2 bath apartment above, and to the future building site. Zoned Commercial Forest/Mixed Use20 allowing for a variety of possibilities. Relax & enjoy the privacy and abundant wildlife that visits this unique property! For more photos please visit the virtual tour at: http://my.paradym.com/shownp.asp?...t=3661117 Special features include: WATERFRONT: The perfect place to kayak or have a relaxing picnic - your own private beach of approximately 1,000 feet of beachfront. Tideland rights are included and refers to the ownership of the land that is exposed between the lower water mark to the mean high water mark. The beach once served as the home of the logging town of Gettysburg and you can still find remnants of the existance of the now defunct town today. Gettysburg photo is courtesy of the Joyce Museum. FOREST: Professionally managed and maintained by a professional forester the timber stand is predominantly red alder approximately 23 years of age. The young timber stand was commercially thinned in 2002. There are currently approximately 650 young trees per acre. The trees are small pulp and small log size with a volume of about 10 - 15 board feet. It’s estimated that the current volume per acre is 6,500 to 7,500 board feet and in 25 years is projected to have a volume of 18,000 board feet. Once the trees currently obstructing the view are removed there will be approximately 85 acres of harvestable trees. To continue timber tax classification buyer must file a timber management plan. CREEK: Nelson Creek passes through the property and is a salmon rearing tributary to the nearby Lyre River. Classified as a Class ll Wetland a development buffer of 75 feet is required as defined in the Critical Areas Code (C.C.C. 27. 12). The current owners have installed a wildlife camera near the creek to watch the wildlife that pass through the property and have seen elk, deer, bears, chipmunks and cougars! The camera does not convey but has proven to be placed in a wonderful location for wildlife watching! HOMESITE: A pole building was built in 2008 and includes a two car attached garage and workshop with a two bedroom apartment above with an expansive deck to enjoy the views. The pole building and apartment are connected to a three bedroom septic system. The current owners have cleared an additional building site and paid to bring in high speed internet from HWY 112 and electricity and Crescent Water from the end of Farrington Road (approximately 4,000 feet). The owners are working with the forester to remove some trees to enhance the view from the homesite. Show more