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Held in Private ownership for decades and now available. The Golden Star Ranch. A Private and Lush Historic
Property Few Have Ever Seen! Over 38 acres of Rare Patented Land.
Offered for $3.58 million
See the video tour on vimeo.com

Read about the large stamp mill of William Hellings found on the
property, which has been donated to the Cave Creek Museum:

See it in operation in this super story from Brandon Hamilton:

Read press coverage of this amazing story in the Sonoran News:

See complete water information here:

Also see a list of many of the
plants and trees!
Here's a handy list of common questions and answers!
Recently used as the location for movie! (scroll down for photos on
the set!) See the Solus Preview Clip
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In the entire Greater Phoenix Area, there aren't many places that
are secret anymore. . . except for the Golden Star ranch. At the end
of the road, minutes north of Cave Creek, is a hidden valley steeped
in history, site of one of the earliest mining bonanzas, where
massive mining chains remain lashed around 350 year old cedar trees.
About 11,000 gallons of pure water flows though the property every
day, nurturing a bountiful arboretum with over 50 fruit and nut
trees, terraced gardens with paths lined by rose bushes and ivy.
In all, 38 acres of incredible high Sonoran Desert, gated & private,
with a number of luxury homesites.
Sheltered and lush garden area by the home. You can't believe you
are in Arizona with this oasis of one of Arizona's rarest
commodities-water! Millions of dollars in mature vegetation
with some trees that are centuries-old! The property has two horizontal wells which can
release nearly 11,000 gallons of water each day. In addition, the
property includes 6 acre feet of surface water rights a year, with
an acre/foot of water equal to 326,700 gallons!
Quiet and secluded areas in the lush landscaping are everywhere!
(above right) Patio entrance to the home, pictured below as well.
Above, concrete base for the spectacular stamp mill, which was
donated and reconstructed at the Cave Creek Museum. Scroll
down to see how massive it is!
Below, the road up to the ranch is very picturesque, winding through
riparian areas. On the grounds, you'll see a profusion of roses and
the fragrance in the air!
A property so stunning, it should be in the movies!! And it
is! Below, the title shot for the new Sci Fi film "Solus", a big
budget short film done on the Golden Star Ranch. Producers loved the cliffs,
mines, tunnels and total isolation of the area, and thought it fit
in well with their dystopian look into the future. You'll
enjoy their vision of Cave Creek below, 1,000 years in the future, and if you know the area,
you'll recognize Black Mountain on the left. Here's the opening
sequence, courtesy of J2 Productions "Solus" preview clip:

Scroll all the way down to see shots from the movie and the
production!
Below, Rustic bunkhouse/casita with the Golden Star on top, and on
the right, view from the bunkhouse porch. Check some views of the
inside scrolling down. Its air conditioned and heated!
First things visitors see is this rustic cabin above Mattie creek
Bunkhouse which also can be a casita
Below, several views of the covered stalls and turn out pens
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Surrounded by trees and terraced flower beds, this historic
Homestake & Cottonwood Mining Claim is for the discriminating buyer
who desires the ultimate in nature's pleasures and tranquility and
absolute privacy. Nearby, a picturesque bunkhouse and 6 covered
horse stalls with a large turn-out cover a small part of this large
estate. At higher elevations, although much of the property is
sloped at greater than 15%, there are panoramic views of the Tonto
National Forest, and the Valley, and lots of flexibility for
development with a number of stunning estate home sites identified
by a nationally-respected architect. This land is a true part of
the OLD WEST and much of the local Cave Creek history started from
this area where the gold mines of the past were located, with the
settling of the area by William Hellings and the Golden Reef Mine.
Plus, an added benefit . . .water gushing out of the mountain in
springs, because of the rare combination of shale and granite rock.
The sale includes 3 parcels. This
is a patented mine claim bordered by State and BLM land and in
unincorporated Maricopa County. By appointment
only. Qualified buyers please.
7718 E. Golden
Reef Road Gated 2 Wells $ 3.58 million
See the video tour:
Complete Water and Hydrology report here:

Hollywood was just here! Adrian Carr, director (Crocodile
Dundee) recently filmed Solus, sci fi movie.
Scroll down for movie stills and more the answer to why they loved
this location!
This large amount of flowing water has nurtured an amazing variety of
plants and trees. Included are: Orange, tangerine , blood
orange, pink grapefruit, lemon, plum, pomegranate, apple, pear,
fig ,almond, pecan, date. All produce fruit. there are multiples of
certain fruits, ie lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, orange, fig and
plum. There is also a wild grapevine, variety unknown. There are
some older olive trees that do produce olives. There is a
mature and two smaller bay trees. There are over 50 rose bushes,
hundreds of bearded iris, many native flowering plants. A very large
magnolia tree and seasonal raised garden beds for vegetables.
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Hillside vistas from one of the many building
sites And on the right, looking down the
canyon at a profusion of desert vegetation in nearby preserve!
A
nationally-known architect, identified a number of level view
homesites with
sweeping vistas to the West
Below
left, there are many horse and hiking trails up the mountain, on
your own property, protected, below right, by electronic gated
entry. The Golden Star can only by seen by airplane from the
outside!
(Below) Relaxing away the days on the porch. This scene below could have
been photographed at a mountain retreat,
but the peaceful and pastoral scene, is only possible in the
desert, because of the
abundant source of water on the property, and secluded and private
location.
Below, charming and rustic air conditioned and heated
bunkhouse/casita (right) and old wash tub
near the cabin on Mattie Creek
Where in Arizona would you find something like this? And
minutes from town. The Golden Star is a nature-lover's
paradise, and the perfect horse property with 6 semi-covered horse
pens, and a half-acre turn-out.
Updated and enlarged manufactured home on the site can provide
perfect accommodations while building other residences, or for
support staff or a visitor's cottage.
Abundant water is liquid gold in these parts. Not only did the gold
draw William B. Hellings to the site of one of Arizona's first gold
strikes at the Golden Star in 1876, but the profusion of water
coming from the hills provided life-giving support to the miners and
the operation. Today, the owners of the Golden Star enjoy the
lush surroundings the clear water supports. (above left) the lower
horizontal well for the property, found in an adit on the Homestake
lode. (Photo, top right) Former Storage tank for the upper well, high
up on the property. This tank for the upper well at over
3,000 feet elevation, is bypassed now, but did contain almost 10,000 gallons of water.
Photos below are anything unlike you'll see in the Upper Sonoran
Desert!!
Below left, This is the reason for all the water.
Precambrian schist rock in the middle, surrounded by Gold Hill
granite. The fractures of the rock draw the water out like a funnel.
This property simply can't be duplicated anywhere else!
What makes the Golden Star so private? Look closely at the
photo below and you'll see the road that travels up a hill to a
draw. Once on the top, the property becomes visible. Note the same
road from the entry gate. You can't see what's on the other
side until you are there. Below. Here's an aerial from the
draw, showing the road to the Golden Star property. A historical
Arizona family owns about 3 acres adjacent to the Golden Star Ranch.
Overall aerial below shows the approximate sites of historical
areas, springs and mining camps. Scroll down to see the individual
parcel photos and more. Some historians believe that the Hellings
camp was on the site of the current home!
Above, just hiking halfway up the property from the house, reveals
astonishing views all around! This vista is looking West, toward the
entrance of the canyon and into Cave Creek, Arizona
More photos of the residence below. Set amidst the ancient and
mature trees, shaded and cooler in the summer. This home, a
2800 sq. ft. updated manufactured home with 3 bedrooms/2 baths, could always be
used as an accessory residence, ie: ranch manager's home,
while another residence is built on one of the level view areas
above. Some interior photos are below.
See the 3 parcels below: (lower left) House parcel,
5.99 acres, parcel #
:202-99-008-H
(lower right) Lower creek parcel, .99 acres, parcel #
202-17-029
The largest parcel, (below) 31.31 acres, parcel #
:
202-99-008G Rising terrain with many slopes of greater
than 15%, but a number of incredible view lots have been identified,
some of which can be accessed with a high-clearance road.
Stunning views of the Tonto National Forest and into the Valley.
Photos below: photos taken on this parcel, near some of the
possible building sites.
Below, surrounding land includes BLM land, dramatic, and unspoiled
No need to go to the florist anymore, just walk out your back yard
and pick today's bloom!
Below, as you travel higher, you'll get sight of a number of gold
mine tunnels from the Golden Reef, one of the first historic mines
in the area. William Hellings used an elaborate tramway system to
get the ore down to the stamp mill on the road. The views get
better and better as you get higher and look out on Skull Mesa to
the North.
You may have read the story about how this historic stamp mill was
transported from the property, to the Cave Creek Museum, and the
thousands of hours spent restoring it to working condition. Once a
year, the Museum has a special event and fires up the stamp mill to show
onlookers how it worked. You can contact the museum for the
schedule.
Here's a property that should be in the movies! And it is,
Below, Actors and production staff ready for a scene from the sci fi
movie Solus.
Producer/Director Adrian Carr (Crocodile Dundee, Quigley Down Under)
selected the Golden Star Ranch as a location to film a the sci fi
movie "Solus", to be released in the fall. They liked
the hideaway because it was close to town, hospitals, shopping,
hotels, and had mines and caves, which they used for filming,
cliffs, lots of water and foliage, and nothing in the background but
wilderness. No signs of civilization for the dystopian theme. They
said all they had to do was pan the camera anywhere to the North and
its looked like that for centuries! Adrian brought in veteran
Hollywood cinematographer Ross Berryman (American Pie, Atlas
Shrugged, numerous TV shows and series) Below a scene from the
movie, and the actors relaxing.
Below, Cinematographer Ross Berryman and Director Adrian Carr,
filming a sequence at the Golden Star Ranch for "Solus"
Above, filming in the tunnels of the famous Golden Reef Mine, and a
wrap picture of the staff
What use would you have for the Golden Star Ranch? Movie
location, getaway, plant nurturing or research, mining gold, prepper
sanctuary, or just a stunning and quiet place away from the masses!
Below, a photo of the interior of the very unique bunkhouse/casita,
and on the lower right, that amazing water, running out of the lower
well, down into Mattie Creek, watering a profusion of plants and
trees as it goes.
Pictures can't describe this awesome setting.
Be sure to watch the video tour on vimeo.com Click here:
Complete Water and Hydrology report here:

This rare and fine
property is shown by appointment. $3.58 million. Call your Carefree residents for 35 years, Preston and Nancy Westmoreland, with the Russ Lyon
Sotheby'sCarefree
office. Please, no unauthorized visits to the property. Qualified
buyers--Please contact us at 602-377-0060 for more information or a
tour.