Equestrian Ranch in Florissant, CO for Sale
This magnificent 53-acre property is mostly fenced and nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with awe-inspiring views of the scenic Fourmile Valley. This versatile property is situated in a picturesque setting with great views of Mount Pisgah. The majority of the 53 acres is gently sloping featuring mountain meadows rolling into scenic Ponderosa Pine Forest. It offers the utmost in privacy and seclusion. As you leave the county road and drive through the gate and up the scenic driveway, your senses will come alive. At the end of this quarter mile driveway lies one of the most incredible and scenic homesites you will ever encounter. This natural building site is protected from the road by mature Ponderosa Pines and is back dropped by incredible rock formations. The owners have strategically located the two-bedroom custom home to take advantage of the views and privacy allowed by this site, along with a well-placed barn and multiple outbuildings. This is truly a spectacular ranch. The location is ideal being only 45 miles to the city of Colorado Springs. This scenic property is surrounded by majestic rock formations and Ponderosa Pines, bring your horses and enjoy Colorado living at its best!
The artistry and craftsmanship that exudes from this home are equally mirrored in the stewardship of the land. This home imbues custom finishes throughout. The 13’x18′ open living room boasts vaulted tongue and groove wood ceilings with beetle kill pine exposed beams, a hearthstone woodstove, and a walkout to a covered 14’x14′ covered patio featuring recessed lighting and Trex decking. As you walk into the 12’x15′ country style, dine in kitchen you will be impressed with the custom knotty pine cabinetry, exposed beam ceilings, quartz countertops, a beautiful farm style sink, dropped lighting and smoky colored stainless-steel appliances. The 10’x12′ master bedroom offers a nice sized closet with built in shelving, vaulted ceilings and an adjoining 4-piece bath showcasing a soaking tub with tiled wall, a linen closet with built in shelving and a lovely antique style vanity. Additionally, this home offers a 10’x9′ second bedroom, laundry area with custom cabinets and washstand, a 3/4 bath with built in doggy door that leads to a fenced area in the back yard and an attached 24’x21′ fully insulated, two car garage with concrete flooring and a walk out to both back and side yards.
The 40’x20′ barn/loafing shed contains 3 stalls, metal roofing, custom metal and wood gates in each stall, rubber mat flooring, a large 10’x20′ storage area with electricity throughout. This property also offers 3 wooden storage sheds, all with metal roofing and one with enclosed fencing and gate. Stroll down the enchanting pathway behind the barn to a 12’x30′ bunkhouse/studio complete with electricity, hardy board siding and a metal and asphalt roof. The possibilities are endless with this cozy space! The well is a 250′ drilled well producing 1 GPM. Owners have installed a 575-gallon cistern in the crawl space to insure a lasting water supply.
The 53 acres of land associated with this ranch is one of the nicest land parcels in the area. Nestled just southwest of Wrights Reservoir and nearby to thousands of acres of BLM lands, this property has unobstructed views of the scenic Mt. Pisgah. The land is comprised of approximately 25 acres of beautiful tree and rock covered hillsides located along the northern boundary. These majestic rock formations are some of the most incredible formations you will ever see. The southern portion of the land contains over 28 acres of scenic mountain meadows seeded with natural native grasses, which are ideal for grazing your horses. The hillsides are interspersed with stands of mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir, with the highest elevation being a bit over 8160′. The lower meadows extend from the timbered hillsides all the way to the county road which borders on the south for over a half mile. The meadows are very gentle with most of them being at an elevation of 7900′ to 7940′. There are numerous trails throughout the property for all your riding pleasures and in wet years a stock pond providing a great source of water for all of the wildlife. The land also provides an excellent grazing source for the large local elk herds which are common on the property. Being located close to State Land and large conserved ranches to the south, this ranch offers the ultimate in privacy and tranquility.
This home is situated in southwestern Teller County just 1 hour from Colorado Springs, 30 minutes from Woodland Park and just 12 miles from downtown Cripple Creek. The area is home to Pike National Forest which has over 1.1 million acres of land for your outdoor enjoyment. This region of Southern Colorado boasts an average of 250 sunny days per year, and the July high is around 72 degrees.
Cripple Creek offers historical celebrations such as the Donkey Derby Days and an array of festivals throughout the year including the annual ice carving festival and the salute to American Veterans Motorcycle Rally. This cozy mountain town has done an excellent job in incorporating casinos and gaming with its historic gold mining origins. It is still an old west town complete with casinos, saloons, slots, poker and blackjack! Great for adults and kids too, as they offer rodeo events, soapbox races, theater and outdoor recreation for all ages.
Colorado Springs, located 45 miles east of the property, is the state’s second largest city with over 450,000 residents. It is a city of spectacular beauty and dozens of family attractions, natural landmarks and museums. The Colorado Springs airport is less than 1.5 hours away and is serviced by 6 major airlines.
Woodland Park, Teller County’s most populated incorporated city of about 8,000 residents, is about 30 minutes away. Many fine restaurants and ample shops, hardware stores, and cultural center are located here for a great family experience. It offers a new state of the art hospital as well.
There are opportunities on this property for everyone to pursue their favorite recreational activities or hobbies. These range from horseback riding, rock climbing. hiking, riding ATV’s, gardening, hunting, wildlife watching, or just relaxing and enjoying the majestic scenery. Your options for family fun, activities and adventure are endless.
Fishing:
The region offers world class fishing as well. Spinney Reservoir, Eleven Mile Reservoir, and Elevon Mile Canyon are within 45 minutes of this property and are among the more popular areas to fish for record setting trout and salmon.
Teller County is also home to Catamount Reservoirs, North and South. These lakes are part of the North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak and open seasonally. They hold an array of fish including rainbows, cutthroat, mackinaw and brook trout. Manitou Lake is on US Forest Service property and has picnic tables and other facilities. Rampart Reservoir, just north of Woodland Park, also has a variety of recreational activities available. Skaguay Reservoir is a beautiful mountain treasure located outside of Victor Colorado and offers opportunities to catch pike. It is surrounded by trees and rock ledges and outcroppings. It is a beautiful place to hike and camp as well.
Other Recreation:
There are excellent trails to ride horses or to embark on a scenic hike. The area brings in thousands of mountain bikers each year and is known for its excellent terrain featuring various levels of difficulty. There are also excellent opportunities for kayaking and canoeing for water lovers. Teller County is also one of the best areas in the state for nature photography and bird watching!
