Ranch Marketing Associates

Colorado - Park County - Guffey

Situated amongst 430 very private acres at the base of Thirty-Nine Mile Mountain, Bristlecone Mountain Ranch is an elegant equestrian property close to Pike National Forest offering majestic views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range. Characterized by grass-covered rolling meadows, open pastureland with well-thought out improvements consisting of a near-new 3,400 sq. ft. two-story main residence, 1,800 sq. ft. guest Casita, 1,100 sq. ft. ranch manager/caretakers home, 2,592 sq. ft. custom wood barn with bunkhouse, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, additional four-stall barn, numerous ponds (three stocked with rainbow trout), artesian wells, and two domestic wells. Bristlecone Mountain Ranch is appropriately named for the rare collection of bristlecone pine trees interspersed in aspen and ponderosa groves throughout the property with outstanding wildlife populations including elk, deer, bear, bobcat and many bird and waterfowl species providing excellent hunting or wildlife viewing opportunities. A premier mountain horse ranch with well-thought out improvements used as a championship horse breeding and equine show training facility.

Location:
At an elevation of approximately 8,606 ft. in south-east corner of South Park, one of Colorado's largest mountain valleys, Bristlecone Mountain Ranch lies right in the heart of central Colorado with views of many Rocky Mountain "Fourteeners" within the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. The property is five miles north of the quaint mountain town of Guffey, two and a half hours south-west of Denver, sixty miles east of Colorado Springs and the Colorado Springs Airport, thirty miles west of Cripple Creek and thirty miles north-west of Canon City which offers everyday conveniences and amenities such as banks, medical clinics and one of Colorado's largest hospitals, veterinarian clinics, grocery and home improvement stores, restaurants, shopping and the Fremont County Airport at Canon City, providing daily commercial flights and private jet service.

Climate:
Perfectly located in central Colorado, Bristlecone Mountain Ranch enjoys a four-season climate ideal for the year-round outdoor lifestyle. Its higher elevation and mid-latitude interior location results in a cool, dry but invigorating temperatures. The area receives approximately 16 inches of rain and 50 inches of snowfall annually and has 67 days per year of measurable precipitation. On average, central Colorado enjoys approximately 300 sunny days per year. The July high is 76 degrees and the January low can dip into the single digits, though humidity remains low year round. The "comfort index" for central Colorado, which is based on humidity during the hot months, rates 68 out of 100, where higher values translate to more comfortable living, making Bristlecone Mountain Ranch a perfect location to enjoy year-round mild climate conditions.

Improvements:
Main Residence - An impressive log and wrought-iron, solar-powered, security gate winds one mile past the ranch's equestrian facilities to a custom 3,400 sq. ft. rough-sawn pine and chinking home on a hilltop vantage point with four bedrooms and four bathrooms built in 2004. Well-appointed with a Ralph Lauren mountain influence throughout, the exterior of the home is accented with a native stone apron around the foundation, an extra-thick composition shingle roof and has a full wrap-around, covered porch providing spectacular 360 degree views and an attached deep two-car garage with ample storage. The interior is accented with natural finishes and details including custom knotty Alder cabinets, doors and trim, warm and rich wall coloring, Pennsylvania antique wide-plank oak flooring and high-end fixtures and window treatments throughout.

The main level has an open floorplan with a large gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, large island breakfast bar with built-in wine refrigerator, wine rack and book shelf, nook and dining room that open into a spacious great room with stone gas/wood-burning fireplace, hearth and ceiling skylight. The kitchen is ideal for entertaining and is accented with custom knotty Alder cabinets, natural colored ceramic tile counter tops, deep-burgundy floor tiles, top of the line stainless-steel appliances including a Viking double-oven gas stove with griddle and grill top with a beautiful custom copper oven hood, over-sized farm sink and Kohler faucet with a south-east facing kitchen window for warm morning sunlight. A covered breeze-way from a two-car attached garage leads into a large tiled mud-room with boot bench, coat racks, and cubby-holes for storing hats and gloves. The mud-room leads into an over-sized, tiled laundry room with a sink, coat closet and folding table.

A staircase just inside the main entrance of the home leads upstairs to the master bedroom and bathroom suite, two guest bedrooms attached by a see-through fireplace and shared bathroom off hallway. From the large master bedroom suite, a custom, stained-glass door opens into a beautiful master bathroom featuring an intimate see-through fireplace, extra large his and her walk-in closets, a double-head shower, double-sink vanity and an intimate claw-foot tub across from the fireplace.

A short horseback ride leads to a whimsical custom 18' Indian tee-pee nestled in a private, picturesque setting overlooking beautiful ponds and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. A fire-pit with log stools and a hand-made log buffet table provides a perfect place to enjoy a campfire dinner in an intimate outdoor living space.

Casita/Guest House - A well-built rustic, two-level, Casita features 1,800 sq. ft. of open-concept living space with radiant heat, one bedroom, one and one-half bathrooms, great room, and entertainment/theatre room. The main level features Saltillo tile flooring, Kiva corner wood-burning stove with rock pad and fireplace hearth, custom built-in book shelves, and antique tin-ceiling accents. On the main level, a full kitchen accented with authentic Santa Fe tiles and island breakfast bar opens into a great room with a full bath down the hall. A staircase leads downstairs to one bedroom, powder bath, and an entertainment/theater room complete with an 8' x 5' screen, Ronco projector, satellite television and surround sound. A front porch completes the casita offering spectacular views and plenty of space for relaxation and solitude.

Ranch Manager/Caretaker's Home - A furnished 1,100 sq. ft. two-level ranch manager/caretaker's home is conveniently located next to the equestrian facilities and barn. The open-concept floor-plan with an aspen wood ceiling and rough-sawn pine and chinking accent walls features two bedrooms and one and 3/4 baths, full kitchen and dining area accented with hickory cabinets and floors, wood burning stove, laundry room, pantry, mud room and attached storage closet.

Barn/Bunkhouse - An insulated 2,592 sq. ft. (72' x 36') custom wood barn is complete with a full concrete floor, five 12' x 12' stalls with pull-out feeders, waterers, rubber mats and stalls that all open into a spacious fenced-in corral. The barn has a separate tack room, hot and cold wash rack, feed storage room and workshop along with an attached bunkhouse with bunk-bed, kitchenette and 3/4 bath.

Second Barn - An additional well-constructed barn, ideal for housing mares with foals or colts, has four 12' x 12' stalls with a dirt floor and enclosed tack room and office/bonus room with concrete floors open to a large, double, fenced-in corral. Electricity is in place with an artesian well.

Indoor Arena and Equestrian Amenities - A connected passageway leads from the Barn/Bunkhouse to an attached, insulated 80' x 120' indoor riding arena with natural lighting and an easy-care Fybar floor. Additional equestrian amenities include a 100' x 250' outdoor arena, 60' round pen, loafing sheds, and two 100' x 100' piped-fence stallion condos with their own loafing sheds and artesian well.

Water Resources & Utilities:
Two domestic wells serve all Bristlecone Mountain Ranch improvements and numerous artesian wells fill the property's ponds and provide stock water. The ranch is off the grid, powered by generator, solar and wind energy.

Recreation:
Bristlecone Mountain Ranch's south-central Colorado location provides abundant year-round outdoor recreation opportunities on and off the ranch. The unspoiled and untamed region of Park County Colorado and the surrounding South Park area bordering the ranch is characterized by expansive private ranchland, protected wilderness, national forests, and a multitude of mountains thickly ribboned by the most spectacular rivers in the United States. Nutrient-rich rivers and lakes and lush vegetation provide excellent wildlife habitat offering endless photography, bird watching, hunting and fishing opportunities.

Canon City, located just thirty minutes south of the ranch, provides some of the best white-water rafting opportunities in the United States with class 4 and 5 rapids through the spectacular Royal Gorge Canyon, Colorado's natural wonder, Brew Festivals, Rodeos, Western Heritage Days, and Antique and Craft Fairs. Buena Vista (Spanish for "beautiful view"), located in the upper Arkansas River Valley just west of the ranch, provides many unique community events including the Independence Film Fest (the highest film festival in the world), Farmer's Market, Music Festivals, Paddle Fests (kayaking and rafting competitions and festivals), the Adventure Xtreme Race and Dry-land Dog Sled Race. The town of Cripple Creek is just northwest of the ranch - all enjoyable daytrip getaways.

With a central Colorado location, Bristlecone Mountain Ranch is convenient to skiing destinations throughout the area and provides endless opportunities for hiking, cross country skiing, four-wheeling, snow-shoeing, camping, biking and equestrian trails off the property as well as abundant pleasure riding trails directly on the ranch. Quaint antique shops, high-end boutiques, restaurants, fine dining, coffee houses and lodges are lightly scattered in surrounding towns offering many comfortable escapes from big city influences yet when modern amenities are needed, larger cities are comfortably close by.