THE HOME
The property includes a 2,400-square-foot residence and a new, 1,750-square-foot outbuilding for indoor and off-season watercraft and vehicle storage, with RV hookups already in place. The residence includes four bedrooms and two baths. The kitchen and baths are newly upgraded. The property offers both minimal maintenance and turnkey simplicity.
RiverBend overlooks a large, horseshoe bend in the Priest River and faces Forest Service lands opposite with the peaks of the Selkirk Range in the distance.
A Remarkable Fly-fishing Retreat
The property offers the following to its new owners:
- Seven and a half acres, and 715 linear feet of riverfront.
- Wonderful seclusion and privacy.
- Unmatched river and mountain views throughout the property.
- Year-round access via well-maintained Idaho State Highway 57 and county road.
- Sleeping for seven, with the opportunity to expand the bunkroom. Plumbing is prepared on the lower level for an additional bathroom if desired.
- An optimal site for a new, larger residence with even more captivating views.
- A 1,750-square-foot outbuilding for indoor and off-season storage of vehicles and watercraft, plus additional covered outdoor storage.
- An upgraded kitchen with new, black stainless appliances and stone countertops.
- Minimal required maintenance, no HOA or CC&R restrictions.
- Finished, walkout basement workroom.
- Gated, fenced security and private access to the riverfront.
The Region and the Rainforest
The lake country of North Idaho rests at the southern end of the largest inland temperate rainforest in the world. Pacific storm systems feed the streams, rivers, and lakes – including the three largest lakes in the region: Lake Pend Oreille, Priest Lake, and Lake Coeur d’Alene. The Priest River, which RiverBend fronts, drains Priest Lake, flows due south and empties into the Pend Oreille River 66 miles later. In addition to fly-fishing, the Priest River offers two sections of Class III whitewater, and excellent canoeing and kayaking.
Over 75% of North Idaho’s lands are public, offering a wide range of outdoor opportunities and resources. In addition to the three largest lakes, the Selkirk, Cabinet, and Bitterroot ranges offer over 100 smaller lakes. Public lands offer extensive hiking, backpacking, hunting, and camping opportunities. Regional game species include deer, elk, moose, gray wolf, black bear, and mountain lion.
The Fishery
The Priest River supports brown, brook, and cutthroat trout as well as mountain whitefish and smallmouth bass. But the fishery isn’t limited solely to the Priest River.
The property is 30-minutes from Priest Lake to the north, and 30-minutes from the City of Priest River, and access to the Pend Oreille River, and Lake Pend Oreille to the south. Priest Lake’s 40 square miles of freshwater offer lake trout, trophy-sized smallmouth bass, cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, and a large population of Mackinaw. The endangered bull trout is also present and catch-and-release only.
At 150 square miles, Lake Pend Oreille is widely known for trophy-sized lake trout, kokanee salmon, brown trout, and rainbow trout. The elusive Kamloops rainbow trout, known for acrobatics when hooked, is also found in Lake Pend Oreille. Lake Pend Oreille also offers tournament fishing throughout the year. Plus the lake has recently produced more rainbow trout over 20 pounds than anywhere else on Earth.
Boat launches, full marina services, boat rentals, charters, and guiding services are readily available throughout North Idaho, serving all the lakes and rivers in the region.
