Whiskey Creek RetReat

Report 3 Downloads 815 Views
PROPERTY DATA 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 8,500-8,900± 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 ½± 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.

RECREATION

Las Animas County is known for its beauty and desirability as a recreational Whiskey Creek Retreat boasts area. The breath-taking grandeur of improvements, including a ranch style the Spanish Peaks, Monument Lake home, a one car detached garage and and Cucharra Pass ranks with the best a barn with an attached carport, each of Colorado outdoors. In general, this is less than five years old. The house is area offers hunting, fishing, camping, fully furnished, meticulously maintained, hiking, back-packing, biking and sightand includes three bedrooms, two baths seeing opportunities. Specifically, the and approximately 1,700± square feet. Whiskey Creek Retreat offers the same (See listing agent for complete drawings opportunities outdoors as mentioned and specs.) The barn and garage have above, except, on “private property”. matching exteriors with the house. Views, in all directions, from Whiskey The barn is similar to an oversized Creek Retreat are impressive, including and detached two-car garage, with mountain-top views of unique and swinging double-doors. The attached historic rock formations. Prime hunting carport serves for tractor storage. All and fishing realities exist on-site. Wild furnishings and equipment located in the game includes deer, elk, bear and turkey. improvements is “for sale”. The property is fenced with split rail wooden fencing UTILITIES and barb wire and steel posts. Gazebos, Water is provided by a shared well. outside seating and a bridge over Gas is provided by propane. Septic is Whiskey Creek are also included. provided by a storage tank and leech

IMPROVEMENTS

OPERATION The Whiskey Creek Retreat is currently utilized as a private retreat. Hunting and fishing amenities are readily available onsite. 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.

Wh i s k e y Cre e k

Retreat

Located just south of Monument Lake in Las Animas County in southern Colorado, this “Pride of Ownership” ranch consists of 196± acres. The property emanates a park-like setting throughout with fauna and flora thriving. Tremendous mountain views appear in every direction and ‘stone wall’ rock formations, unique to the area, add personality to the lands.

field. Electricity and telephone lines are buried. Direct TV is provided by satellite dish.

MINERAL RIGHTS 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 $1,266,000

BROKER Thomas H. Porter (303) 445-1675

Las Animas County, Colorado

W h i skey C r eek

Retreat

Approximately one-half mile of Whiskey Creek flows year-round and serves a privately stocked fishing pond.

WHISKEY CREEK RETREAT, Las Animas County, Colorado 196 +/- Acres

OFFERED BY:

1515 Arapahoe St, Ste 1200 Denver, CO 80202 (800) 754-0544 (303) 534-4822

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.

Listing Broker: Thomas Porter (303) 445-1675 cell

This map is intended as a visual reference only. The property lines indicated are meant to show general location and may not be accurate. For a complete legal description on this property, please see listing agent.