14048 S Highway 89

Description

Discover Thistle Creek Ranch, a serene retreat just minutes away from Utah County's bustling core. This private mountain sanctuary offers a perfect getaway from the busy Wasatch Front, with a myriad of recreational activities for both owners and guests. The main residence is surrounded by lawns and features an impressive backyard oasis with a rock water feature, spacious gathering area, and a large outdoor fireplace. Enjoy stunning views from every angle of this property, combined with easy access and limitless possibilities. The property has been used as both a personal ranch and as a residential treatment center in the past. Please see our commercial listing if you are interested in the perfect treatment center location. The ranch's gated entrance is conveniently located off Highway 89, a short drive below the junction of Highway 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon and only 18min from I-15. The entry road crosses over Thistle Creek and gently climbs a hillside, leading to the ranch house and barn. Thistle Creek meanders for about half a mile through the lower meadows, where a small pond adds to the property's charm. Fenced pastures flank the road to the main compound, with additional irrigated paddocks around the home for grazing or landscaping improvements. The upper, western section of the ranch boasts fenced meadows, striking rock cliffs, and a dramatic canyon. The current owner has also set up a sport shooting range in a secluded area of the ranch. The property corridor is lined with cottonwood trees, shrubs, and grasses, while the rest of the ranch is dotted with sage, cedar trees, and native grasses. The property is a hunter's dream frequented by wildlife, including wild turkey, elk, and deer. Elevations on the ranch vary from 5,100 feet at the entrance to over 6,200 feet at the highest points, offering diverse terrain. The main residence provides panoramic mountain views. It's an ideal location for hosting large gatherings, family retreats, or weddings. The 8-bedroom, 5-bathroom home includes a "mother-in-law" suite with its own living area, kitchenette, and outdoor deck. The main level features several offices or craft rooms, and a large dorm room perfect for children and guests. The lower level includes a full kitchen, separate living area with a wood-burning stove, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Multiple decks and outdoor seating areas enhance the enjoyment of the outdoors. Thistle Creek Ranch is a prepper's dream having been built for off-grid capability. The home features 78 roof-mounted electric solar panels, and 12 solar thermal panels to generate heat in the winter. The Spanish Fork City main water supply line runs through the property and Thistle Creek Ranch has permanent rights to use up to 12 acre feet of this water through a tap, straight from the water shed. With just a sediment and UV filter, Thistle Creek Ranch has pure mountain spring water all year round untainted from city chemicals. There is both grid provided electricity and internet, a large food storage room, and a 2,000-gallon propane storage capacity. The ranch also includes a 40' x 60' post and beam barn with a loft and roof-mounted solar panels, perfect for horses, storing recreational equipment or hosting family events. Additionally, a separate building currently serves as a tack shed/gym with power and heating. Thistle Creek is rich with brown trout, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources occasionally stocks the stream with rainbow trout. Much of the creek is bordered by private land, and Thistle Creek Ranch participates in a public "walk-in" program for anglers. Other recreational activities on the ranch include horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, hiking, and sport shooting. The upper sections of the property offer ideal locations for building a yurt or a family camping area. Square footage figures are provided as an estimate and were obtained from the seller's agent. Buyers are encouraged to obtain an independent measurement.