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Spring Creek, Elko County, Nevada
“Badger Flats” is a private Western getaway and equestrian retreat that sits on 10.46 fenced acres with breathtaking views. It's located in northeastern Nevada's high desert, in a development called Spring Creek, an equestrian community just over the hill from Elko. There's a 7-foot decorated cowboy boot at the entry to this privately gated property, and an oversized drive and parking area adjacent to the custom main home. The driveway also takes you down to the 960 sq.ft. “Wild Goose Saloon” and “La Cantina,” a one-of-a-kind curated Old West entertainment structure which has power, running water, fireplace, HVAC system and a half bath.
The main house is a beautiful custom-built energy efficient home with vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and large picture windows in the main living area facing a breathtaking panorama of the high desert landscape of sage, hills, and mountains. These windows all have solar shades. The kitchen has granite countertops with rustic edges, carried throughout all bathrooms and the laundry room. Quality cabinetry is also carried through the bathrooms and laundry room for maximum storage and consistent design.
Separate from other bedrooms, the large master suite is on the main floor and features a bay with three large windows overlooking the same panorama as the great room. The master ensuite shower is custom tiled and glass-enclosed, and there’s a separate soaking tub. The master suite’s walk-in closet is larger than most. Another bedroom and bath are on the opposite side of the house, and there’s a den on this level with antique saloon-style doors. The laundry room also serves as the mud room and adjoins the oversized attached three-car garage. As a bonus, the garage includes a large enclosed under-the-stairs walk-in dish pantry. Another bonus is a detached 14' x 36' garage/shop with power and roll up door on the north side of the house. .
The second floor bedroom is being used as a home theater, but has another half bath, vaulted ceiling, and big window with a view east to the Ruby Mountains.
Back downstairs, from the living area you step onto an oversized Trex deck, one end of which has a custom designed five-panel metal cactus and mountain artwork privacy screen. Rock steps lead down to another relaxation space, a large custom quartz rock patio. Down from that expansive patio is a custom created sandy road base surface where yet another world exists.
Here you’ll find an incredible oversized sunken fire pit surrounded with large boulders and surfaced with quartz slabs. The iron fire pit itself is created from a gold mine rock crusher cone. This relaxation area is surrounded by log rockers and looks out to the western panorama and, oh, those sunsets! Just a few steps away is the Old West “Wild Goose Saloon,” the entertainment building custom built with a wraparound covered porch, branded swinging saloon doors and antique lighting. Inside is a bar and back bar in the center of the room, with living and saloon eating areas on the sides. There's a hidden TV that rises with the push of a button, and the saloon also has a pellet stove.
Through the saloon’s archway is La Cantina, an Old West style Mexican cantina with built in cabinetry, running water and an amazing half bath with custom mural wall. La Cantina also has a custom designed fireplace faced with Talavera Mexican tiles and a mantel created with wood from an 1800’s antique steamship. The sinks in the Cantina and bathroom are also Talavera from Mexico. You’ll find antique tin ceiling tiles in both the Saloon and La Cantina, and all light fixtures are antique or vintage rawhide and glass. A mini-split HVAC system heats and cools both the Cantina and saloon. Outside the cantina and saloon are remote operated hanging lights over an area where an outdoor theatre is staged with a hidden pull-down screen.
Additional to the living and entertaining areas is an electrified custom barn with two large stalls, an 8’ x 14’ tack room, and two paddocks. There is a large sand-surface round pen with ride-out gate behind the barn. The Ritchie automatic waterer, large expanding heavy duty feeder and additional water troughs all stay. The entire property has “no climb” fence and is cross fenced with smooth wire into three separate gated areas. One private gate leads out to the Spring Creek equestrian greenbelt and BLM land.
Landscape around the main house is lush but eco-friendly, with native plants and trees and boulders. There is also lawn and an automatically operated sprinkler system, and five large raised garden beds. The landscaping has created an oasis near the home, but the property is also set up for RV parking and a very large driveway for turn around capabilities of larger vehicles. Besides being somebody's dream home, this incredible property would make a great wedding or event venue! The possibilities at Badger Flats are endless.
You’ll find no other property like Badger Flats because there IS no other property like Badger Flats. Every detail was created with a unique vision for relaxation and hosting both large and intimate gatherings.
Lee Rix Gurr
, Realty 500 Gurr & Associates
