47345 Ritter Rd Ritter, OR 97856

This 310-acre timbered property offers a remote, rural retreat near the North Fork of the John Day River. The land features 3/4 mile of Wrightman Creek frontage and borders BLM land. Recreational opportunities include rafting and fishing. Access is available year-round via 25 miles of county-maintained gravel road from Hwy 395. The property, situated at an elevation of 2600 to 3300 feet, has a climate suitable for gardening. A contemporary split-level custom-built home, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, features energy-efficient and fire-resistant construction with a living earth roof. The home includes acid-stained insulated concrete floors with radiant heat, Italian hard trowel finish walls, and built-in Alder hardwood cabinets and closets. The kitchen has a hardwood cherry floor, poured concrete countertops, cabinet pullouts, a gas Jenn-Air downdraft range, a KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator, and a large island with a bar sink. The home also features tongue and groove pine ceilings between posts and beams. Gas on-demand hot water heaters and a high-efficiency electric boiler provide in-floor heat. Power and telephone lines are run underground. Domestic well water is pumped to a cistern, and heat is provided by a Woodstock Soapstone Company hybrid wood stove. An open-air covered porch includes an outdoor rock fireplace. A walk-in root cellar is incorporated underneath the porch. The master bedroom and bathroom, which includes a tile shower and laundry facilities, both have floor-to-ceiling built-in closets. The entry leads to a covered porch with an outdoor shower and rock-lined flower bed. Rainwater storage tanks are available for lawn watering. Guest quarters include one bedroom and one bath with an attached garage with a wood stove that can be converted into a living area. A new metal shop features double overhead doors, a concrete floor, and a covered carport. The property is partially fenced with natural landscaping and is home to abundant wildlife.