147 Acre Horse Ranch-Water Rights and National Forest! $2,199,500.00

DREAM NO MORE!!!!

Quietly backed up to the National Forest is this 147 acre Rocky Mountain ranch graced with a 3654 sq foot, custom built home; with stirrup deep meadows, heavily timbered hillsides, aspen groves, year round flowing creek, water rights and captivating views of the 14 thousand foot mountain peaks. 

 Inside and out, the choices used for the accents like hand peeled logs, stone work, and western touches, are a reminder of it’s Colorado locale; and the large expansive windows allow for scenic vistas from every vantage point. Secluded and remote without being cut off from the finer things in life, like dinner and a movie in the quaint mountain town under a half hour away.

Sportsmen will enjoy the array of recreational opportunities available including atv-ing, snowmobiling, nearby fishing and boating, and the abundance of wildlife…including trophy Elk right in the front yard. Nature lovers will relish sweeping views of the snow capped mountain peaks, leisure walks through stands of douglas fir, blue spruce, and aspen groves. Or spend endless hours venturing out the front door, identifying the flora and fauna indigenous to this alpine setting.

As you can imagine with a Ranch of this size it is hard to take enough photos to capture it all! Below are a few selected to give just a taste of what Willow Creek Ranch has to offer! Click on the first picture of every series below for a full size slide show.

Homebodies will love the great room- floor plan with a four sided stone fireplace that soars up to the cathedral ceilings, and keeps the place nice and cozy in the winter. The interior of the home is nicely appointed with 18″ Italian tiles, granite counters, hardwood flooring and a main level laundry area

The kitchen- is a cook’s dream with professional gas range, granite counters, pecan cabinets and center island with seating for two. The kitchen also flows right into the dining area, which lends itself nicely to entertaining. Double french doors lead out to a large deck begging for bar-b-ques or a quiet cup of coffee.

Everyone will agree that the maintenance free exterior with stucco, stone and log accent is warm and inviting. Because it is situated on a clearing above and back from the road, it affords the seclusion everyone craves.

The main level has three bedrooms and two baths, and is a split bedroom design which provides utmost privacy for the master suite – complete with five piece bath, his/hers closets and discreet access onto the sun deck.

Separate entrance to lower level leads to a large family/rec room with 2 generously sized bedrooms, another full bath, and a small kitchenette, making this home ideal for guests, family gatherings or even co-habitating.

Outside the lower level doors, a paver style path leads to an inviting firepit, where one could sit with a glass of wine and count the stars. During the day, putter around the raised garden beds and get familiar with what herbs and veggies grow best at this altitude.

The oversized, two car garage has a separate workroom, and a pet care area, yet it still has plenty of room to accommodate your vehicles, atvs, skis, fishing poles and hunting gear.

Accessible year round and under 2 hours to major airport, so turn that dream into a reality and start enjoying the Colorado Lifestyle today. Seller is a licensed real estate Broker in Colorado. 48 Hour notice for Qaulified buyers to set an appointment for viewing.

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223 Acre Bar J Ranch – Headquarters w/ Water Rights! $999,000.00

The Ranch Headquarters is situated on a County maintained road about 1/2 hour to Canon City. It consists of 223 +/- acres that borders on an additional 240 acres of BLM. Terrain is approx. 50% pasture/hay meadows and 50% mountain topography covered in towering ponderosas, dotted with firs, and sprinkled with aspens. Many cottonwoods line the year round creek and there is even a trout pond out behind the house. SR water rights date back to the 1800s and are adjudicated for an unheard of 2cfs. and irrigation ditches are in excellent condition. Property has produced as much as 3.000 bales of hay.   Below are pictures of the acreage and the views. Be sure to click on the first picture in each series for blow ups.

With the irrigated meadows, and creek side setting this would make for a great  horse property.Wildlife spotted on this property includes, hawks, eagles, antelope, mule deer, black bear, wild turkey and elk. Hunting is permitted as long as licensed is issued for this Unit, and over 160 acres means you can apply for an owner’s preference tag! Mail delivery to the home and trash pick around the corner. This property is part of the Bar J Ranch and so it does contribute $295 annually to the Property Owners Association.  No restrictions on when to build or what,  Equestrian operations are allowed subject to County approval per zoning and ordinances

A modest yet comfortable 3 Bed/2B home that was built in 1952 has been refreshed over the last several years and now boasts a beautiful wood entry feature, hand oiled logs, fresh chinking, metal roof, new windows and a wood front deck. 

This 1400 + sq ft home would be very accomadating while you build your dream home up on the hill side in the pines. The whole place has had a face lift too! Fresh paint, and the hardwoods have been buffed and polished.

Inside the home has a spacious master with two sunny windows each boasting mountain views, and a newer addition! A private master bath with walk in closet and oversized shower.

2 more bedrooms, a full bath, mud/laundry room with pantry round out the rest of the space.

The kitchen is bright and sunny, and has an eat in area that currently seats 8 at a round dinner table. There is also a door out to the deck making barbeque access super efficient.

County assessor taxes a 2,000 sq ft home, but likely this is including the enclosed porch. This enclosed side porch has tons of storage space and would be a great workshop area, or super large mud room. Taxes are currently only $1687.00.

The entry to the home has an impressive rock wall that is custom in- layed with rocks, gems and stones! Bay window in the front room helps bring the mother nature inside.

Other improvements include a very large and well constructed barn. This barn is HUGE and is wired and lit, with  a walk in freezer. Currently houses all the toys and accesseries that an extended family uses for recreation purposes.  But it could be converted easily to accommodate several horse stalls, with tack room and still have plenty of space to park a tractor and store grain and hay! 

Also, attached to this barn is an adorable and separate guest quarters with a wood burning stove, small kitchenette area and private bath. The bunk house, is cute as a button and would be perfect for guests or just send the kids out of your hair for awhile.

Listing Broker reserves the right to limit showings to Qualified Customers only. All the above information is deemed reliable but has not been confirmed by Listing Company. Broker hereby advises all parties to verify and confirm any data they feel is critical and important to them during the Due Diligence period of a Contract to Purchase