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Maggie D's 1896
Homestead Ranch, Walsenburg, Colorado
Location and Acreage
Located midway between La Veta and Walsenburg, Colorado is
Maggie D’s 1865 Homestead Ranch. Consisting of 200± acres, this
small cattle ranch is fenced and cross fenced. The ranch is off Colorado
State Highway 160 and is accessible year-round with a great gravel
driveway leading to the lovely ranch style home. Rolling hills of grass
lead down to Abeyta Creek, which flows through the property make this
ranch well-suited for cattle, horses or other grazing animals. The ranch
is zoned Agricultural. With this much acreage you can ride your horses
or ATV’s right in your own backyard. The views of the Spanish Peaks are
perfectly framed in your living room windows. Views of the surrounding
mountains and stone dyke walls are unbelievable, making for
picture-perfect scenery.
Improvements
The 1,588± sq. ft. 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom ranch-style home
was built in _____. There is an additional room, with a built-in gun
safe, that could be utilized as an office, den or third bedroom. The
large kitchen opens up to a nice dining area, living room and sunroom
with skylights. The room is enhanced by the breathtaking views of the
Spanish Peaks. The home features many large windows. The house has an
oversized, attached two car garage and a large utility room with washer
and dryer. There is abundant storage. The enclosed courtyard has an
underground sprinkler system and has a flower & strawberry garden. Next
to the home is a large barn with workshop, horse stalls, corrals and
watering area. The barn has electricity and is in great condition. The
entire property is fenced and cross fenced for animal management. The
Walsenburg water pipeline runs underground through the property and
provides free water for life for the household.
History
In 1865 Maggie D. Snedden homesteaded on this ranch and lived
in the area until the late 1950’s. This ranch and the area are rich in
history and can be documented through our local historians and at the
county building in Walsenburg.
Recreation
In addition to the recreation you have on your own property, this area
of Colorado offers endless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the
great outdoors. Golfing begins just minutes away at the Grandote Peaks
Golf Course. Additional courses are located in Walsenburg and Trinidad.
Skiing can be found at Wolf Creek, Taos, Red River and Monarch, all
located within a reasonable drive. Cuchara, just minutes down the road,
is home of the Cuchara Ski Area. Currently closed, there are talks of a
possible re-opening. The limitless recreation of the nearby San Isabel
National Forest provides camping, hiking, hunting and fishing
opportunities. Nearby Lathrop State Recreation Area provides water
activities, camping and golf. The “Highway of Legends” provides a great
scenic afternoon and is dotted with many interesting small towns and
various shops. Visitors to this area
have come and stayed forever. Colonel John Francisco, who visited the
valley in 1865, was quoted as saying the area was “paradise enough
for me”.
Water /
Minerals / Utilities
Water : Walsenburg water. The permitted well with solar pump.
All water and mineral rights owned by seller will be conveyed at
closing. Power and phone are in place. Sewer: Septic system.
Taxes
2008 taxes $555.56
MLS #: 09-287
PRICE: $498,000
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BROKERS:
Paul Machmuller
Cell: 719-240-0433
pmachmuller@fullerwestern.com
&
Myrna Falk
Cell: 719-989-0788
mfalk@fullerwestern.com
This property is offered by Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC. All information provided by Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning and use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser's attorney.