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WHISKEY CREEK RETREAT
Located just south of Monument Lake in Las Animas County in southwest Colorado, this “Pride of Ownership” ranch consists of 196± acres. The property emanates a park-like setting throughout with fauna and flora thriving. Approximately one-half mile of Whiskey Creek flows year-round and serves a privately stocked fishing pond. Tremendous mountain views appear in every direction and ‘stone wall’ rock formations, unique to the area, add personality to the lands. The improvements are approximately four years old and include a ranch style home with three bedrooms and two baths and a detached one car garage. A detached barn provides storage and shelter and includes an attached carport. All furnishings and equipment are available. The property is fenced with barb wire strands, metal posts and wooden fences. The Whiskey Creek Retreat is in near perfect condition.
Location
The Whiskey Creek Retreat is accessed by Interstate Highway 25 south
from Denver to Trinidad, then heading west on the “Highway of Legends”,
Highway 12, 40±
miles to the Picketwire store. Then proceed north to mile-marker #34 and
turn right at the locked metal gate. Year-round access is offered from
Highway 12 which is well-maintained, paved and full of history as it
meanders through the small villages of Valdez, Velasquez Plaza, Weston,
and Stonewall, offering spectacular views of Culebra Peak (14,047') en
route to Monument Park, Cuchara Pass and looping through LeVeta on its
way to Walsenburg where it returns to I-25. Drive time from Denver is
approximately four hours, weather permitting.
Property
Consisting of 196±
acres, ranging from 8500-8900±
feet in elevation, the Whiskey Creek Ranch boasts beautiful gently
sloping meadows and rolling hills, transitioning to steep mountain
slopes. Longitude -105.04395, Latitude 37.19765. Approximately 1½± mile
of year-round Whiskey Creek affords access to brook trout fishing.
Natural ground water flow provides water for a stocked trout pond. The
pond and stream combine to provide a spectacular view from the elevated
back deck of the home. A bridge over the stream, gazebos, and outside
seating contribute to the park-like setting.. The improvements and lands
are meticulously kept and in excellent condition. Wildlife include deer,
bear, wild turkey and the property is in the heart of territory long
claimed by the Trinchera elk herd.. Blue spruce, aspen, Douglas fir,
ponderosa and lodge-pole pine, gamble oak, chokecherries, elderberries,
natural grasses and mammoth red cherry trees adorn the ranch at varying
elevations.
Improvements
Whiskey Creek Retreat boasts improvements, including a ranch style
home, a one car detached garage and a barn with an attached carport,
each is less than five years old.
The house is fully furnished, meticulously maintained, and includes three bedrooms, two baths and approximately 1700± square feet. (See listing agent for complete drawings and specs.) The barn and garage have matching exteriors with the house. The barn is similar to an oversized and detached two-car garage, with swinging double-doors. The attached carport serves for tractor storage. All furnishings and equipment located in the improvements is “for sale”. The property is fenced with split rail wooden fencing and barb wire and steel posts. Gazebos, outside seating and a bridge over Whiskey Creek are also included.
Operation
The Whiskey Creek Retreat is currently utilized as a private
retreat. Hunting and fishing amenities are readily available on-site.
Whiskey Creek boasts four species of fish including, rainbow trout,
brook trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout. The private fishing pond
is stocked. Deer, elk, bear and wild turkey frequent the property. A
grounds-keeper/maintenance man inspects the property daily. Hunting
rights are leased annually to a local family.
Water Sources
Approximately one half mile of Whiskey Creek meanders through the
property. A shared water well provides for domestic water needs. The
well is permitted and no surface water rights exist from Whiskey Creek.
Recreation
Las Animas County is known for its beauty and desirability as a
recreational area. The breath-taking grandeur of the Spanish Peaks,
Monument Lake and Cucharra Pass ranks with the best of Colorado
outdoors. In general, this area offers hunting, fishing, camping,
hiking, back-packing, biking and sight-seeing opportunities.
Specifically, the Whiskey Creek Retreat offers the same opportunities
outdoors as mentioned above, except, on “private property”. Views, in
all directions, from Whiskey Creek Retreat are impressive, including
mountain-top views of unique and historic rock formations. Prime hunting
and fishing realities exist on-site. Wild game includes deer, elk, bear
and turkey.
Utilities
Water is provided by a shared well. Gas is provided by propane.
Septic is provided by a storage tank and leech field. Electricity and
telephone lines are buried. Direct TV is provided by satellite dish.
Minerals
There are no mineral rights to be conveyed with the property.
Real Estate Taxes
The total real property tax for 2006, payable in 2007, is $126.67.
Price
$1,514,000
Broker
Thomas H. Porter
303-445-1675
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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.