Overlooking nearly 1¾ miles of the spectacular Eagle Creek Canyon, this remarkable 1305 +/- acre ranch represents one of Nebraska's premier executive recreational and working ranches. Developed over more than two decades with an unwavering commitment to stewardship, comfort, and long-term sustainability, the property offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a fully operational ranch where luxury living and authentic western heritage exist in perfect balance.
Just twenty minutes north of O'Neill with year-round access from U.S. Highway 281, the ranch immediately conveys a sense of privacy and permanence. Rolling hills blanketed in native grasses give way to timbered draws, spring-fed creek bottoms, dramatic canyon overlooks, and miles of established trails that invite exploration in every season.
This is a property where the landscape continually changes from spring wildflowers and flowin...
This is a property where the landscape continually changes from spring wildflowers and flowing waterfalls to brilliant autumn colors, world-class hunting, and peaceful winter vistas that stretch for miles across the Niobrara River Canyon region.
Unlike many premier ranches that require months or years of additional investment, this offering has been thoughtfully prepared for immediate enjoyment.
The beautifully appointed primary residence, guest quarters, ranch equipment, maintenance equipment, shop tools, operational infrastructure, and much of the property's supporting assets will convey with the sale. Only the Sellers' personal belongings will be removed prior to closing.
From the first day of ownership, the next steward can focus less on preparation and more on enjoying everything the ranch has to offer.
Completed in 2008, the custom-built 2,400-square-foot residence was designed to embrace the surrounding landscape while providing exceptional comfort for everyday living and entertaining.
Towering 26-foot cathedral ceilings, solid cherry architectural woodwork, custom cabinetry, Pella windows and doors, and an impressive stone Heatilator fireplace establish an atmosphere of understated elegance throughout the home.
Large windows frame panoramic views across Eagle Creek Valley, making the surrounding landscape part of nearly every room.
The thoughtfully designed floorplan includes two bedrooms with the opportunity to create additional living space within the partially finished lower level. Heated bathroom floors, a cast-iron soaking tub, central vacuum system, updated mechanical systems, multiple heat pumps, water filtration, and abundant storage reflect the level of craftsmanship found throughout the residence.
One of the home's most inviting gathering spaces is the heated three-season room with its own fireplace, seamlessly connecting the indoors with over 1,000 square feet of wraparound decking. A premium Hot Spring spa creates the perfect setting to unwind while overlooking one of Nebraska's most scenic landscapes.
Every room is professionally furnished with high-quality furniture selected specifically for the home, creating a truly move-in-ready executive residence.
Guests enjoy their own private retreat above an oversized three-car garage.
The fully furnished 640-square-foot guest residence includes a full kitchen, one-bedroom, spacious living area, luxury bath with cast-iron tub, and spectacular canyon views.
Whether accommodating family, hosting clients, entertaining friends, or creating executive retreat opportunities, the guest quarters provide exceptional flexibility while maintaining complete privacy.
Every aspect of the ranch reflects decades of thoughtful planning.
Approximately nine miles of well-maintained four-wire fencing, complemented by multiple cross-fenced grazing units and electric fencing, provide outstanding livestock management flexibility while supporting rotational grazing practices.
The ranch comfortably supports approximately 77 cow/calf pairs while also generating annual hay production and CRP income, creating multiple revenue streams that complement the property's recreational value.
An extensive interior trail and ranch road system allows easy access throughout nearly every portion of the property by pickup, ATV, horseback, or side-by-side.
Additional improvements include:
50' x 60' insulated Cleary building with heating and air conditioning
Garden and utility buildings
Extensive underground sprinkler system
Raised executive garden
Keystone retaining walls
Numerous automatic collapsing gates
Professionally landscaped grounds
FAA-charted 1,500-foot private grass runway (NE89 – Bar Lazy B), offering unique access for aviation enthusiasts, subject to buyer verification of operational status.
The natural beauty of Eagle Creek defines this extraordinary property.
Stretching nearly 1¾ miles through the ranch, Eagle Creek is enhanced by multiple natural springs, small waterfalls, mature timber, and dramatic canyon walls that create an environment rarely found in Nebraska.
Miles of maintained trails wind through rolling hills, native prairie, wooded draws, creek bottoms, and elevated overlooks, offering endless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, ATV exploration, wildlife photography, or simply experiencing the remarkable diversity of the landscape.
Wildlife is abundant throughout the property, including:
Trophy Whitetail Deer
Mule Deer
Wild Turkey
Pheasant
Prairie Chicken
Dove
Bald Eagles
Numerous migratory birds and native wildlife species
Every season offers a distinctly different experience, making the ranch equally suited for recreation, conservation, and family enjoyment throughout the year.
Few properties possess the versatility found here.
Whether envisioned as:
A private executive ranch
A legacy family ownership property
A luxury hunting destination
A corporate retreat
A conservation investment
A productive cattle operation
A multi-generational gathering place
This remarkable ranch provides the infrastructure, natural beauty, and operational capability to support nearly any vision.
Luxury residences, productive agricultural income, exceptional wildlife habitat, premier recreation, and immediate turnkey ownership rarely exist together in a single offering.
This ranch accomplishes exactly that.
Some ranches are measured by their acreage.
The truly exceptional ones are measured by the experiences they create, the traditions they preserve, and the generations they inspire.
For those seeking one of Nebraska's premier executive ranch properties where luxury living, productive agriculture, breathtaking scenery, and world-class recreation come together in one extraordinary setting this is an opportunity seldom offered to the marketplace.
Private tours are available by appointment only and are intentionally conducted as comprehensive, full-day experiences, allowing prospective buyers to fully appreciate the residences, improvements, ranch infrastructure, Eagle Creek Canyon, extensive trail system, income-producing capabilities, and the remarkable lifestyle this legacy property offers.
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Research Parcel InformationLocated just 20 minutes north of O'Neill, NE, take HWY 281 north 23miles to 892nd Road, turn right onto 892nd Rd, and proceed east for 2 miles to the property entrance. The executive home is located 1.3 miles past the main entrance.
Property is located:
3.5 hours from Omaha and Lincoln, NE
3.0 hours from Kearney, NE
2.75 hours from Sioux Falls, SD
2.25 hours from Grand Island, NE
2.00 hours from Chamberland, SD
2.00 hours from Valentine, NE