Colorado - El Paso County - Colorado Springs

Sun Dance Ranch

The Sun Dance Ranch is a 373-acre equestrian facility located just west of Black Forest Road, 8 miles east of I-25 off of Hodgen Road with spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The ranch is conveniently located near Monument, Colorado Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy, with easy access to Denver and DIA. The property features a custom 6,723 sq. ft. brick home built in 1996 with a double-door entry leading into an inviting and elegant great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and picture windows that allow spectacular views in every direction. The residence enjoys southwest exposure and its ideal positioning offers unobstructed views across a tranquil pond with a small cabin and gently rolling pastures. The interior design is unmatched with brick and timber architectural details, vaulted ceilings, four gas fireplaces and a gourmet kitchen with a 13 ft. granite island, all central to a cozy fireplace and an inviting dining room. Additional details include hardwood and slate floors, custom cabinets, a private library, downstairs entertainment area with wet-bar, walkout patio, wrap-around porch, game and workout rooms, and a three-car attached garage. Horse improvements include a 10-stall horse barn attached to a 72’x180’ indoor riding arena, office, apartment with kitchen, bath, and shower facilities, breeding area, tack room, utility room, feed and hay storage area, outdoor arena, lean-to’s with electric and water. There are two wells that supply water to the improvements and livestock. Underground water rights are also a part of the sale, as well as the Seller’s mineral rights. Potential conservation easement candidate, or move forward with the 74-lot Concept Plan prepared by LRA in 2006 along with a preliminary drainage plan.

LocationSun Dance Ranch is located just north and east of Colorado Springs, eight miles east of I-25, just one-half mile west of Black Forest Road and off of paved Hodgen Road. The ranch is twenty miles from downtown Colorado Springs and one hour from Denver within the “Black Forest” area of the Greater Colorado Springs area. Centrally located near the CO HWY 83 corridor, Sun Dance Ranch has easy access to Denver, Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.

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AcreageFrom the gated entry at an elevation of 7,500 feet, the ranch opens to 373 acres of native grassland surrounded by ponderosa pines. Used as an equine facility, Sun Dance Ranch offers many improvements for the equine enthusiast. Fencing and some cross-fencing allows for grazing of livestock with a pond and small cabin in the distance for viewing or entertainment. The improvements are centrally located allowing ease of use and access to the pastures for animal grazing or future development. In a recent appraisal, the appraiser’s opinion for the highest and best use of the subject property is for continued operation of the existing residence and horse facilities on a 37.15 acre tract near the middle of the site. Highest and best use of the remainder property is for future residential type use, when economic conditions dictate.

AreaThe area is primarily gently rolling grasslands surrounded by ponderosa pines in the distance. Colorado Springs, the town of Monument, and the Air Force Academy are just a short distance away. Views of Pikes Peak through the great room and kitchen windows offer rare solitude in a property that is close to everything a city has to offer. Views stretch in every direction and nearby neighbors are hidden by the surrounding landscape elements. Sun Dance Ranch is both private and convenient. The ranch is within the “Black Forest” area but consists mainly of grass land. Although the ranch was near the Black Forest fires of 2013, you cannot tell from its spectacular viewpoints. No fire damage is visible. The population of nearby Colorado Springs is 431,834, with the population of El Paso County at 644,964. This area has many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast with horseback riding, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, National and State Parks, snow skiing, white water rafting, and trout fishing all within an easy drive.

ClimateThe Colorado Springs area has temperatures that range from an average high in mid-summer of 85 degrees to an average low in January of 20 degrees. Average annual precipitation is 16.2 inches and average snowfall is 41 inches per year. With an average of 243 sunny days per year, this area is a very pleasant place to live.

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Improvements - ResidenceThe residence is one story and full basement with masonry construction built in 1996. It comprises a total of 3,534 sq. ft. of first floor area, and 3,189 sq. ft. of lower level space. An attached 1,297 sq. ft. garage allows parking for 3 vehicles along with significant amount of storage space. The garage has concrete flooring and two overhead doors with electric openers. The total living area (first floor and lower level) totals 6,723 sq. ft. and includes 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. The main floor includes a large entry area along the north elevation, a great room, dining room, kitchen, library and master bedroom suite plus a loft area that is used as a sitting room. Service rooms include a laundry room and dog care room. The lower level includes 4 bedrooms and several finished game/entertainment areas. Finishes on the main floor include slate flooring in the kitchen and entry area, ceramic tile flooring in the laundry and service areas and hard wood flooring in the great room, library and dining room. The master bedroom has carpeted floors and the master bathroom has limestone floors. Walls are hand-troweled drywall with ceilings being either drywall or wood. The great room has a ceiling height of about 16’ in the peak of the vaulted area. The library has a ceiling height of about 12’ with a portion open to the loft area. The great room, kitchen and master bedroom all have fireplaces. The kitchen features granite counter tops, high quality wood cabinets, double door refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, oven/range, wet bar area and fireplace. The master bathroom features a double door steam shower, large soaking tub, granite counter tops and toilet enclosure. Overall, the level of finish is very high throughout the main floor. The lower level is carpeted with the exception of the bathrooms which have ceramic tile flooring. A fireplace and wet bar is also located on the lower level. Walls are hand-troweled drywall with ceilings being either drywall or wood. A furnace/storage room is also on the lower level. The stairwell provides access to the garage from the lower level. The south elevation of the lower level is at grade with access via sliding doors and a significant number of windows. The exterior of the residence is primarily brick. The roof has a concrete tile covering over plywood. The windows are high quality wood with insulated glass. Forced air heats the home with two new Carrier furnaces with humidifiers, and also recently added are two new 90-gallon hot water heaters.

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Operational ConsiderationsSun Dance Ranch has many possibilities for operational considerations. #1. Use the ranch as a fully functional equine facility to train and breed horses in all areas of discipline, close to the Colorado Springs and the Denver Metro areas including but not limited to the Denver National Western Stock Show. #2. The ranch could also be used as a boarding facility to allow for stall use, indoor and outdoor arena use, as well as outside trainers to rent space.#3. Use the native grasses and pastures to support livestock grazing or enhancing wildlife habitat. #4. Other considerations for subject property is for continued operation of the existing residence and horse facilities on a 37.15 acre tract near the middle of the site, then use the remainder of the property for future residential development type use, when economic conditions dictate. Current owners have 74-lot Concept Plan prepared by LRA in 2006 along with a preliminary drainage plan. Ask broker for more details.

Improvements - EquestrianImprovement is a one story, “T” shaped metal-sided wood pole barn/building, built in 1993. Indoor riding arena is 72’x180’x14’ with dirt flooring and an attached horse barn measuring 40’x108’ with ten 10’x10’ port-a-stall stall fronts and sides, including automatic waters. Horse barn/building also includes concrete floors, wash rack, tack room, heated bathroom and laundry facility as well as a small apartment for a trainer or caretaker which includes a separate office. A 10’x10’ overhead door separates the riding arena from the stall area and is operated by an electric opener.

A number of other smaller sheds and loafing sheds are provided on the site as cover for livestock. Located directly adjacent to the horse barn/indoor riding arena is a 48’x72’ equipment shed with concrete floors and a 24’x24’ hay shed with concrete floors. An outdoor lighted riding arena with announcer’s booth is perfect for summer days.

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The ranch has two wells: Permit #250932 – Domestic use(s) with an elevation depth of 320 ft., and a pump rate of 15 gpm.Permit #123522 – Stock use(s) with an elevation depth of 110 ft., and a pump rate of 10 gpm.In addition, the ranch owns 115 acre feet of underground water rights sufficient for the density of a 74 lot development, or other practical uses. Ask broker for more details.

Water Resources

All mineral rights owned by Sellers will transfer with said property. Sellers state all minerals rights are intact and remain with said property.

Mineral Rights

El Paso County real property taxes in 2012 were $10,601.83

Taxes

Electricity for Sun Dance Ranch is provided through Mountain View Electric. Natural Gas is provided through Black Hills Energy. Telephone and internet is provided through CenturyLink. Satellite TV is provided through Dish Network, boxes are leased.

Utilities

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Sun Dance Ranch offers an opportunity to own one of the premier equine facilities close to the Colorado Springs and Denver Metro corridors. Spectacular views and a number of operational considerations - including future development - make this land holding a great potential investment.

Sun Dance Ranchis offered for $2,900,000

The ranch is offered for sale in its entirety

and includes all real estate, improvements, water, and mineral rights. Personal property

is not included in sale. Exclusively marketed by Ranch Marketing Associates, LLC. All potential buyers most show ability to purchase prior to showing.

Broker cooperation invited.

For further information contact:

Jason Legler at 970.978.1559jason@rmabrokers.com

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