Gateway Ranch

LOCATION
The Gateway to the Sanges Ranch is a beautiful recreational and grazing property located in the heart of the Wet Mountain Valley, just a few miles south of the town of Westcliffe, Colorado. Westcliffe, the county seat and quaint community of 500, is located in central southern Colorado. Custer County is large with a total area of approx. 740 square miles and containing only 3,500± year-round residents. It ranks as the tenth least populous Colorado County, while boasting some of the finest recreation in the state. Much of the county is very rugged and contains many peaks in excess of 14,000’. The San Isabel National Forest contains 19 of the states 54 fourteeners, peaks over 14,000’ high, including Mount Elbert, the highest point in Colorado. Come see the vast beauty this area offers. From fertile grass hay fields, grazing pastures filled with cattle to the higher elevations of the forest, this area is unmatched anywhere in the world. This valley is one of the most sought after areas around; from farmers to ranchers to nature and wildlife enthusiasts this place offers it all. Pueblo is approximately 50 miles east via Highway 96. Colorado Springs is roughly a 1½ hour drive to the northeast and has a commercial airport. Denver is an approximate 3± hour drive. Westcliffe has a jet-capable airport.

PROPERTY
The property, consisting of 960± acres, is primarily grazing pasture and has a nice mix of low grassland that leads uphill to the taller pine tree stands, then continuing into the San Isabel National Forest. From there you may access your own private “Gateway to the Sangres” … a recreational paradise. The San Isabel National Forest is one of the largest pieces of public lands in the entire state. Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, exploring or just observing the many forms of flora and fauna, this area offers will excite and satisfy any outdoor person’s desires. The ranch is located at the intersection of CR 124 and CR 125, and lies to the northwest from this point. The ranch is easily managed and accessed from the well maintained county roads. This ranch offers many attractive building sites from grassy plains to heavily treed mountains. All have tremendous views. The ranch is mostly fenced and has been used primarily as a cattle grazing operation for many years. The possibilities are endless. Bring your imagination and let it go. There are no improvements on the property.

RECREATION
This area of Southern Colorado has many recreational opportunities, such as:

« Golfing: Golf at the famous St. Andrews at Westcliffe, a small valley golf course offering challenge and beauty. Pueblo, about an hour’s drive away, offers three courses to play. Colorado City, also about an hour away, has a beautiful course. Colorado Springs, around 90 miles away, has many courses from which to choose. Cañon City/Florence, about a half an hour away, also has golf courses.

« Skiing: Wolf Creek, Crested Butte, Monarch, Taos and Red River are all about two to three hours away. Summit County, Colorado, offering the best skiing in the country, is about a three to four hour drive. Vail, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and A-Basin all are in Summit County. Aspen is about a two and a half hour trip up Highway 82.

« Camping: There are endless opportunities to camp, either in a tent, RV or cabin. This area of Colorado has many campgrounds, state parks and recreational areas as well as the Rio Grande and San Isabel National Forests.

« Hunting: Big game hunting abounds in this part of the state for deer, elk, antelope, black bear and mountain lion. Small game hunting for rabbit, squirrel and migratory birds and fowl is also available here.

« Fishing: With Lake DeWeese is only a few miles from the property, as are many other lakes, streams, rivers and reservoirs in Southern Colorado. There is always somewhere a person can go to wet their lines. Cold water fish like trout and warm water fish, such as bass, walleye and pan fish, are all available in the area.

« Hiking: The National Forests have maintained trails for hiking. Consult any forest service office for maps and information.

« Sightseeing and shopping: Westcliffe offers many different shops from antiques to souvenirs. The valley has many quaint little towns offering shopping and sightseeing. The Great Sand Dunes National Monument is about an hour drive; the alligator farm and Great Sand Dunes geothermal swimming and therapy pool are open year-round and are only an hour’s drive.

WATER & MINERAL RIGHTS
Any and all water and mineral rights owned by seller will be conveyed at closing.

REAL ESTATE TAXES
Taxes for 2007 were $233.18

PRICE
$1,250,000.00

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BROKERS
Paul Machmuller
Cell: 719-240-0433
pmachmuller@fullerwestern.com

Sam Faris
Cell: 303-229-7076
sfaris@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.