If not the best ski conditions in the world - the best ski conditions on the world for the money.

[Horton]

 

The time has come for me to start seriously talking about selling my current lake house outside of Bakersfield Ca and moving somewhere that is better to raise my daughter. (Schools and such)

 

Eventually I will write better verbiage - get more pictures and list it on Ski-It-Again and but for now here is my sales pitch.

 

Ski year round with VERY few windy days and less rain days. Today it is 87 and the lake is a sheet of glass. The water is glass most of the time. Mid November to mid march will have highs on the low 60s most years. The rest of the year is warm or HOT!

 

The lake is 7 1/2 to 8 feet deep with a RC course. There are 6 lots on the lake. Monday through Friday I currently have the lake to myself most of the time. On the weekends there is rarely a more than a 3 boat rotation.

 

The house is 3 bedroom, 2 bath plus an office, laundry/workshop and garage. Much of the house has been remodeled in the last 4 years. The house comes with a dock and a lift.

 

We are firm at $275k

[Jetsetr]

Seems like a very reasonable price...are there association fees or water right fees?

[Horton]

I think the fees are $500 per month. It covers all the water costs and maintenance around the lake.

[lpskier]

If you want $275, better ask $315.

[Dirt]

The Sacramento area is terrible. Don't move here.

[Horton]

@Dirt

 

Sacramento has a hell of a lot of great skiers but it's too cold for me. I guess if you moved I would consider it but as long as you are there I'm moving the other direction.

[Horton]

@lpskier yeah I just don't have patience for that game $275 is my real number

[thager]

Bummer, I haven't skied there yet! Good luck!

[MISkier]

It's a very reasonable price and the skiing there seems awesome. So many good properties that I just have to watch go by.

[bananaron]

@Horton Do you lease the land?? Also where are you moving for better schools??

[bigskieridaho]

@Horton where is the new location going to be?

[Chef23]

If only it wasn't a 6 hour flight from where I live.

[The_MS]

Same as @Dirt said. Stay away from SE Minn as we have bad schools and the skiing sucks

[Dirt]

I talked to several local skiers about Horton moving here. They all agreed that Sacramento is a bad choice. He should remain at least 200 miles away. Louisiana, Texas and Florida are very nice.

[Keith_Menard]

@Chef23 Time share for us MA people :)

[The_MS]

Some nice lakes in Nebraska for you to check out

[Than_Bogan]

Schools are amazing in Massachusetts.

 

And also ... did I mention the schools?

[UWSkier]

Good thing about moving from CA to MA is you won't be shocked by how little of your money they let you keep.

[Horton]

@bananaron The whole lake is owned by a corp. I own 1/6th or the corp and with that I have rights to my lot. What I am legally selling is my share of the corp and the structure on the lot. (something like that - I am not a lawyer)

 

Yes we are looking to move somewhere with better schools and some children around. The lakes in Arvin are 30 minutes from town so as a only child Burford Danger is a bit isolated. It is great for me and my wife's office is only 5 minutes away but is not far to Buford.

[Horton]

@Than_Bogan when we do sell we will move somewhere a hell of a lot warmer than Mass. Kim is a organic Agronomist whose formal training is as a entomologist. We will moves somewhere with year round organic farming and water skiing.

 

We do not really know where and we understand that this whole process might take years. I have this nightmare scenario that we sell the house fast and then it takes her a year or two to find the right job. Staying with her current employer will be the first thing we try for. That is why I was asking about Yuma.

[aspski]

My wife is a teacher at the #2 ranked school in Alberta! Only problem is you probably don't want to come north of the 49th! lol

[LoopSki]

kids wise we lucked out with our ski lake move . we have a bunch of young kids in the neighborhood. some live on the lake ,some acoss the street. school although not the best , is 5 min away , free lunch and afterschool care. shopping 12 min away , better shopping 25 min away . year round skiing possible , but dont like the chilly much . still in the 80's now though

[swc5150]

When I lived in Phoenix, we thought those who could brave the heat in Yuma were crazy.

[keithh2oskier]

@Horton a puppy is a relatively cheap friend. What about having another kid?

[Horton]

@swc5150 yea Yuma was a question we had to ask. After a tiny bit of info it is NOT an option.

[UWSkier]

Gilbert AZ has good schools (especially charter schools) and a few ski lakes. There's also Buchli lake with both a house and an empty lot (with just a boat house) for sale in San Tan Valley, which is a growing town. Not sure on the schools down there. Skiing year-round and not really too much hotter in summer than Bakersfield.

[Horton]

This is what we call White Caps at my house

 

[bigskieridaho]

Boise Idaho. Have about 3 winter months but people were skiing in February last year. I started in March and am still skiing now. Tons of farms, three ski lakes, and thriving right now. Been voted in the top ten places to move for quite a few years now. Great schools and kids as well. Wait.... don’t move here. Ha ha just kidding. It is awesome.

[Stevie Boy]

@Horton I have recently been told that there are quite a few ski lakes idle in california, is this correct, typically the news on sunset ranch is that operations there have ceased

[gdetray]

Top rated schools here in Martin County Florida, and great weather for a wide variety of Agriculture. 10 miles from the beach, 35 minutes North of West Palm, 5 lakes with year-round skiing. Stuart was voted Most Beautiful Small Town in America a couple years ago. 2 hours to Miami or Orlando, but still has a small town feel. Water is 81 today. Plenty of lakefront lots from $200k to $400k, but they won't last long. www.pentalago.com

 

[Horton]

Funny I might already have a buyer. Now when do I tell my wife?

[Horton]

@gdetray that is a good suggestion

[Chef23]

I am not sure if private school is an option where you live. It might be cheaper in the long run than moving.

[Horton]

well we had the house sold and then chickened out.

[LoopSki]

you or the buyer

[Horton]

We backed out. My wife really likes her job even though this is not the ideal place to live. The skiing conditions are amazing so whatever.

[ryno65]

Get some some ski families to buy your neighbours houses...crisis averted !

[skidawg]

@Dirt - Louisiana legislators passed a law banning @Horton from returning after his graduation! So it isn’t an option

[LeonL]

Ok know it's a big commitment and challenge, but have you and your wife considered home schooling? I do realize the potential lack of social interaction with peers for Buford, but it's an option.

[skidawg]

The thought of @Horton teaching a child.......whoooo!

[DaveD]

Do you think @horton learned anything in college that should be passed on to children?

 

Most of the stuff I learned in college isn't suitable for young minds. :)

[LeonL]

Well guys, I guess my thoughts subconsciously went Mrs. Horton doing the teaching. But John does probably have more available time.

[Horton]

@LeonL the lovely Mrs. Horton is some kind of crazy scientist type person so finding her a new employer is complicated

[HighAltitude]

No one ever grows old and regrets moving so their children can get the best education possible. Good luck with your search.

[Horton]

@HighAltitude we will. Buford Danger is unquestionably our first priority

[rawly]

Arvin is a nice place to visit , but I wouldn’t want to live there. Glad that you are getting Buford out of here eventually. For the people who haven’t been here , we have some of the best ski conditions in the world , but the worst air quality in our nation. We are basically the arm pit of the San Joaquin Valley. Mountains on three sides of us trap the bad air.

[Jody_Seal]

I will trade you straight up a true customized home by Michael in Panama city.

 

 

[Horton]

@Jody_Seal I just need to know about how many organic farms are in the area and the schools

[LakeOneSkier]

@HighAltitude , been there, done that, and while I miss my special place almost every day I have ZERO regrets when I see the opportunities my son has had.

[ForrestGump]

With Texas A&M nearby in Bryan/College Station, and all the related ag stuff going on here, you could always make a go here in Texas.