5692 Meadow Creek Rd Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

40-acre private wilderness retreat bordered by U.S. Forest Service land on three sides, offering exceptional privacy with the nearest neighbor approximately 1/2 mile away. The property features abundant water, usable pasture, timbered hillsides, and established infrastructure for homesteading, retreat use, or multi-generational living, including a 1968 main cabin, yurt, multiple outbuildings, and year-round county-maintained access.40 acres of mostly level, highly usable pastureland with gentle rolling terrain and a timbered hillside, offering sweeping meadow and mountain views in a peaceful, private setting. The property features a balanced mix of approximately 50% glacial till and 50% sandy loam soils, supporting a variety of agricultural uses. Mature timber stands include Douglas Fir, Larch, Birch, and mixed deciduous species adding both beauty and natural privacy throughout the landscape. A transferable U.S. Forest Service easement provides ingress/egress access with a nominal annual fee, while Meadow Creek Road is county maintained year-round, including winter plowing for reliable all-season access. Bordered by U.S. Forest Service land on three sides and a privately held timber tract on the fourth, the property offers exceptional seclusion and direct access to the surrounding natural landscape. Water features are abundant and include: Six ponds - both natural & developed, a couple may fluctuate seasonally otherwise year-round water Seasonal creek running through the property Original shallow spring-fed well remains viable New deep well installed in 2014 The property is well-equipped for homesteading, livestock, equipment storage, and agricultural use, with a variety of functional improvements already in place. Power and water are in place for the cabin, yurt and shop. Main Cabin (Approx. 952 Sq. Ft.) Originally built in 1968 and thoughtfully remodeled while preserving its rustic, intentional cabin character. 2 bedrooms (one upstairs, one downstairs) Enclosed upstairs den/flex room located across from a bedroom 1 full bathroom, updated in recent years Full-size kitchen with new cabinetry, and a pantry Large Kitchen Queen 480 wood cookstove serving as the primary heat & cooking source Wood butcher block countertop Wood plank engineered flooring Pier-and-post foundation with footings Root cellar beneath the cabin with freezer and built-in shelving for storage 24x32 detached garage with dirt floor, overhead storage and drive through sliding barn door Recent Improvements on Main Cabin New 26-gauge metal roof New siding, interior paint, insulation and subfloor Additional piers and support posts added Extensive remodeling and system upgrades throughout Yurt / ADU (Approx. 1,200 Sq. Ft.) Built in 2016 and fully insulated (inside & underneath) for year-round living, with permanent cement pier-and-post foundation Timber-framed loft providing additional living or sleeping space Unfinished mudroom entry for added functionality Kitchen sink, wood cookstove, small refrigerator (propane or electric) Half bathroom with toilet, plumbed to a dedicated septic system Elmira FireView wood stove as the primary heat source Propane gas heater for supplemental heating Detached shed Ideal as a guest residence, caretaker's quarters, rental opportunity, or flexible multi-generational living space. Outbuildings & Agricultural Infrastructure Insulated Shop (Approx. 50 x 30) Fully insulated shop with (2) attached 12 lean-tos (2) drive through doors, concrete insulated floor 220-volt power 100-amp subpanel Wood stove heat Plumbed for utility use to laundry area Additional Structures Original 24 x 36 barn/garage Hay barn Connex storage container Agricultural Features Fenced pastures and paddocks Over 2-acre fully fenced garden area with 8-foot fencing Four 16 x 8 hoop houses Developing orchard with multiple fruit trees A versatile infrastructure package offering excellent support for farming, gardening, livestock, equipment storage, and self-sufficient c