Lockeford Ranch

The Lockeford Ranch totals 255.95 contiguous acres with significant frontage along the south bank of the Mokelumne River on the north side of Lockeford. The ranch enjoys abundant surface water with pre-1914 and post-1914 riparian water rights on the Mokelumne River, while benefitting from the flexibility of supplemental on-site wells. The propertys rich, well-drained Class 1-2 sandy-loam soils support 239.9 net acres of mature Chandler, Hartley and Vina walnuts with a strong and stable yield history. The shop yard has a gated entry from N Elliott Road leading to a 75 x 100 insulated shop with a break room, full bathroom/shower, and washer/dryer hookups on a bluff overlooking the orchard and river. The farm manager resides nearby and has kept this historic family-held property in pristine condition; continued management is available. Approximately 250 acres of the property is protected by a Farmland Conservation Easement held by the California Farmland Trust; the easement requires the parcels remain as a contiguous farming unit, but does not restrict the agricultural use (crops grown) on the property. The easement allows for two currently undeveloped building envelopes along the south edge of the property, one for an employee residence and a separate area designated for an owner residence, with easement access from Church Street. The building envelops are located on an elevated river bluff above the flood plain, providing expansive views of the orchard and river area. The Shop Yard is situated on a separate river bluff site with access from Elliott Road.