Balchen Ranch (formerly, The Fred Hendeles Ranch) is approx. 1470 acres of private cattle ranch property with 360 degree panoramic views of The Sierra Madre Ridge and The Caliente Mountain Range. The majority of the property is rolling hills bordered in back by Los Padres National Forest and The San Rafael Wilderness Area. An unfinished two story ''Lodge Building'' has a spectacular view of the Cuyama Valley. The property consists of 3 connected parcels one of which is the 814.81 acres with the unfinished main lodge building, liveable bunkhouse, workshop, water well, PG&E power and cattle/horse corrals Williamson Act. This ranch is ideal horse property with abundant wildlife.Enjoy hunting and ranching in Old California. The best quail habitat in the country and just minutes away from the word famous Buckhorn Resort and Restaurant in New Cuyama off Highway 166.New Cuyama is a popular destination and has an active private airstrip and many attractions including the Los Padres National Forest & The Carrizo Plain National Monument. New Cuyama High School is nearby.