Elk Ridge Ranch 154 Acres

Ranch Description

The one you've been waiting for. Whether you're looking for your dream home, a company retreat, or a B & B opportunity, this property should rank high on your list. Located a short one hour drive from Pueblo, CO, or 1.5 hour drive from Colorado Springs, CO, airports, so amenities are easily within reach. The historical town of Westcliffe is about 20 minutes to the west and offers just about everything one needs to sustain life. Whether your looking for your dream home, a company retreat, or a B & B opportunity, this property should rank high on your list.This working cattle/horse ranch with good year-round access offers 154 +/- acres and a beautiful home. Set against the backdrop of Arkansas Mountain, this home has gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristos, the Collegiate Peaks, Rampart Range, and Waugh Mt. Enjoy large elk herds, deer, bear, mountain lion, and other wildlife from your choice of either a covered patio or sizeable 2nd-floor deck.The HomeThis home offers two living areas, which are separate and fully functional.The home features three bedrooms & four bathrooms with space to add two more bedrooms if desired. The main floor exhibits 9'6 ceilings of beautiful T&G pine, tiled kitchen and bathrooms, and large windows on all sides to allow inhabitants to enjoy the breathtaking views from anywhere in the home. Enter the house to the foyer, conveniently equipped with a laundry closet and access to the upper and main floor. The main level offers a carpeted great room, tiled kitchen with granite island and counter with ample custom cabinetry. Exit the kitchen through large French doors to a bright, fully enclosed sunroom furnished with a vented, stainless steel grill, and buffet serving bar. The large master bedroom is pleasant and spacious, with an oversized tiled jetted tub and a walk-in tiled shower. Views from this suite are spectacular as you gaze out to the mountainside and watch elk graze down to the surrounding meadow. The guest bathroom, laundry room, and office which could be converted to a bedroom is desired are opposite the master and offer privacy, views, and solitude.The second floor is beautiful with vaulted T&G ceilings, a second master suite, a third bedroom, a guest bath, and a full kitchen. There is ample storage, pantry, and even a hidden Bunk House for the kiddos which could be used as an additional bedroom as well. The property offers several upgrades granite countertops, new sliding doors, and new windows, two overhead insulated, automatic garage doors, and a 20kw whole-house generator system that will service both the house and barn. The home is heated with hot-water baseboard heat throughout, with the capability to add propane heat on the second level if desired.Outbuildings and LandThe ranch offers good pasture for seasonal livestock grazing each year. The property is fenced and cross-fenced to maximize grazing capabilities and is well watered with two spring-fed ponds. The 48'x48' barn has four stalls that open to the corral, hay storage, tack room, and concrete flooring down the center. A 12'x36' loafing shed sits adjacent to the barn, with corral/pen areas. The 18'x10' Tuff Shed houses all the yard equipment and tools.This parcel is close to the national forest and BLM land and is frequented by deer, elk, and other wildlife. Beautiful ponderosas and patches of aspen are all part of the Arkansas Mt. and offer shelter for the wildlife that live and pass through the property. It's located in Colorado Game Management Unit area 84 and owner's tags are available for elk and deer. There are 3 additional 35-acre contiguous parcels available.Check out the full array of photos, a video, and information.Qualified property showings may be scheduled by contacting Butch Hagelstrom at or Twila Geroux at.