14130 Big Canyon Rd, Middletown, CA 95461

At the end of a gated private road, this exceptional 166-acre ranch presents a rare combination of privacy, productive improvements, and endless recreational opportunities, perfect for a recreational retreat or an inspired custom homesite. Dramatic topography delivers over 480 feet of elevation change across the property, producing sweeping panoramic views, a striking rock outcropping, and distinct habitat zones for year-round enjoyment. Improvements and utilities already in place make building and living here convenient. A poured concrete building pad with an engineered septic provides an ideal foundation for a primary residence. Three active wells supply reliable water for domestic use, livestock, and irrigation. A shop on a concrete slab and a large utility/tractor building offer abundant covered storage for equipment, toys, and working ranch needs. A maintained road system provides easy access throughout the ranch. Recreation is a primary focus: a private pond with a dock creates a peaceful centerpiece for wildlife viewing and relaxation. The property supports abundant game. Blacktail deer, pigs, and quail. The ranch is outfitted with hunting infrastructure, including a shooting house and hunting blind. Trails, ridge-top vistas, and varied terrain invite hiking, mountain biking, ATVs, and horseback riding. The finished treehouse, complete with deck, loft, and kitchenette, is a unique guest retreat or family hideaway complete with a custom antler chandelier crafted from antlers collected on the ranch. Despite its secluded feel, the ranch is conveniently located: less than 10 minutes to downtown Lower Lake, about 1 hour to Hopland and the US-101 corridor, and just 10 minutes to Hidden Valley Golf Course, making daily errands, dining, and regional travel easy while preserving a true rural lifestyle. Owned and enjoyed by the same family for over 25 years, this property blends turnkey improvements, diverse recreational assets, and future home-building potential into a single, private offering an ideal setting for people who want to live, play, and work on their own spectacular piece of country.