Vista View Ranch

Location and Acreage
This 2500± acre ranch is located in Southern Colorado a short distance from the town of Colorado City. With its wide vista of views of the Southern Colorado mountain ranges and the open plains that seems to stretch all the way to Kansas; this ranch is not only beautiful it is fully functional. Weather here fairs very well for raising cattle, horses, sheep, llamas and most other ranch animals. Located just minutes from I-25 the main north and south thoroughfare in the state; with year round access makes getting to the city easy. Pueblo is less than a half hour drive and offers all the big city amenities. An airport located in Colorado Springs is just over an hour drive and offers the closest commercial airport. Denver is about two and a half hours north and has Denver International Airport. The ranch would make a wonderful homestead and offers many building sites for you to select a perfect view. The property has a gentle southern slope with lots of open range and pinon, cedar and fir tree-lined ravines. The grasses grow long and green offering plentiful feed for grazing. The tree-lined ravines offer lots of protection for your animals to get out of the elements. The elevation average is between 5,800 – 6,000 feet above sea level. The ranch is home to many deer, elk, antelope, quail, rabbit, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion and the occasional bear. Lots of birds, hawks, eagles and falcons call this area home.

Property
The 2500± acre property consists of large grassy pastures that are fenced and cross-fenced for easy rotation of your herds or for containment when necessary. From the grassy pastures to the tree-lined ravines this ranch has it all. Water from the well is stored in a 20,000 gallon tank and feeds ten watering tanks servicing eleven individual pastures, which are fenced and gated. Good combinations of summer grasses grow on the ranch. It is operated currently as an 80± AU combination of registered and commercial cattle. Gains have been good, but vary from year to year depending on moisture and feed.

Improvements
There is a nice fully equipped manager’s bunkhouse with satellite TV and internet. A large barn with corrals and handling facility are located right in the center of the property. The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced with pass through gates and is in excellent condition. Roads throughout the ranch are in good condition and offer easy access to all corners of the property. A large fenced corral for keeping bulls contained or cows separated is close to the barn. This ranch is full service and in great working condition, ready for you to move in and start your operation.

Recreation
Living in this rural area of Colorado provides endless recreational opportunities in the general area as well as on your own property:

Golfing: Grandote Peaks Golf Club is in LaVeta. This course is always a top ten rated course in the state of Colorado. There are also courses in Walsenburg, Trinidad, Alamosa, and Colorado City. There are also three courses in Pueblo and Pueblo West - all within one hour of the property.
Skiing: Wolf Creek, Crested Butte, Taos, Ski Rio, and Monarch ski areas are all within three hours of the property. Summit County is approximately 200 miles.
Camping: There is a large variety of opportunities ranging from full-service parks for RVs to many primitive areas to get away and spend some time in a tent, or just out under the stars. Pueblo Reservoir is less than one hour away and offers waterskiing, fishing, camping, a full service marina and an outdoor activity park with waterslides and pool.
Fishing: There are many lakes, rivers, streams and ponds to satisfy any angler’s needs. Pueblo Reservoir, Lake San Isabel, John Martin Reservoir and Lathrop State Park are all within a few hours’ drive of the property.
Hunting: The San Isabel National Forest is just west and encompasses hundreds of thousands of acres of forest and high mountain terrain. This area provides some of the state’s best big game hunting opportunities for deer, elk, antelope, black bear and mountain lion. There are also many BLM properties nearby, offering public access.
Hiking: There are many hiking trails throughout the area, especially in the national forest with miles of trails and beautiful views.
Sightseeing and shopping: Along the “Highway of Legends” there are many small towns offering antique shopping, sightseeing and dining enjoyment. Pueblo boasts the Arkansas Riverwalk, antiques, malls, specialty shops and dining for all tastes.

Water Rights
This property is served by well permit # 242566

Real Estate Taxes
2006 Real Estate Taxes were $635.38

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Price
$1,750,000.00

Broker
Paul Machmuller
Fuller Western Real Estate
Cell: 719-240-0433
Direct: 719-742-3605

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.