Ranch Marketing Associates

Colorado - Grand County - Tabernash/Winter Park

Year round access in the midst of the Arapaho National Forest with mountain views in every direction including Indian Peaks, James Peak, Perry Peak and Byers Peak. Centrally located between Winter Park/Mary Jane and Sol Vista Basin Ski Areas. Well constructed, maintenance-free improvements in an alpine setting in the heart of a four season recreation area. Only 75 miles northwest of Denver makes this the ideal mountain get away or perfect for year round living.

Location:
Located just west of the quaint town of Tabernash in Grand County, Colorado, just over an hours drive from Denver. Situated one mile west of Tabernash off U.S. Highway 40 eleven miles to the Winter Park/Mary Jane Ski Area and ten miles to Sol Vista Basin Ski Area. The property is within six miles of Devil's Thumb Ranch and Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Ski Areas. The property is 30 minutes to Lake Granby, Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Reservoir plus another five minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Property Description:
The land consists of 70 acres made up of two 35 acre tracts that front on U.S. Highway 40(south side), then gently climb with tree covered meadows to the center of the property which provides the dramatic views where the improvements are located. From the center, the property slopes to the north where it crosses Silver Creek and borders Silver Creek Drive which provides access on the north. Elevations vary from 8400 to 8500 feet on the property. The property is fenced into four separate pastures with 900 feet of 4-rail wood fence around the improvements. Approximately 10,000 feet of 5-strand smooth wire fence with 6-inch treated posts and steel gates makes up the balance of the fencing. The property has a healthy stand of evergreen timber because of an annual owner program for removing dead trees and spraying the healthy ones. Silver Creek traverses the property and flows through a pond along with spring water providing a nice feature. The property works well together as a 70 acre parcel but is set up and can be split into two 35 acre parcels, with no covenants or other restrictions. The southern part of both parcels is zoned “Tourism” providing for significant appreciation and future development potential.

Improvements:
Residence - The house is a raised ranch with walk out lower level, consisting of 3,500 square feet of living space with 1,300 square feet of finished/heated garage space. There are four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms with a large mud room with washer and dryer on the main level. The house has a large raised deck off the living room with a natural gas fireplace. Numerous upgrades include Pella triple pane windows with pleated shades inside the windows and a Beam central vacuum system. There is a wood burning stove in the family room and heating is natural gas hot water baseboard. Built for the four season area, the outside is nearly maintenance free with the exterior in stucco and river rock wainscot.

Barn - Built by Morton Buildings, the barn is 60 ft. by 40 ft. plus a 10 ft. porch. There are four horse stalls, three 12 ft. X 12 ft. and one 12 ft. X 18 ft. A frost free hydrant in the barn and one in the corral with a heated automatic horse waterier is included. There is a finished natural gas fired heated tack room, an underground 100 amp electric service to the barn. The hay storage area and large alleyway with10 ft. doors at each end provide abundant storage.

Shop - From the opposite direction to the house is a 30 ft. x 40 ft. all steel insulated shop with concrete floor. Walls are lined with 1 1/8 tongue and groove plywood to eight feet. Natural gas, water and an underground 100 amp electric service are in place. The building includes a natural gas heater plus two 12 ft. X 12 ft. insulated garage doors.

Utilities/Real Estate Taxes:
Electric is provided by Mountain Parks Electric, natural gas by Excel Energy, phone and internet by Qwest. Real estate taxes on the entire 70 acres and improvements are $1,991.44.

Water Resources:
There are two domestic wells with one on each parcel. Each well provides for use in up to three domestic dwellings, fire protection, livestock and irrigation of one acre of landscaping. There are five frost free hydrants located in various places on the property. Silver Creek flows through the entire property from west to east and supplies water to a pond which also receives spring water. The design allows water to enter the pond with an overflow plus a gate for irrigation of pastures.

Recreation:
Everything the Colorado mountains have to offer for recreation is nearby, from world class downhill and cross country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, Mountain biking golfing and fishing.

The Winter Park/Mary Jane Ski Area is world renowned for 300 acres of skiing/snowboarding in winter and mountain bike riding on over 600 miles of trails in summer. Sol Vista Basin is a great beginner and family oriented area. Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort and Spa offers cross country skiing on over 100 km. of trails. Snow Mountain Ranch also has 100 km. of trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter plus hiking and biking in the summer.

Three regulation golf courses are located within 10 miles. Pole Creek Golf Club has 27 holes and a new clubhouse. Grand Elk Ranch and Club is a Craig Stadler designed 18 hole course. Headwaters at Granby Ranch is another 18 hole course.

Gold medal trout fishing is available on the Colorado and Fraser rivers. Many other streams and rivers offer excellent fishing. Lake Granby, Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Williams Fork reservoir are nearby and offer additional fishing plus boating. Ice fishing is also popular in winter.

Grand Lake is considered the snowmobile capital of the world. Trails and terrain all over the county offer great experiences for the novice and expert.

Big game hunting for elk, deer and moose is available in nearby national forest and wilderness areas.

Rocky Mountain National Park offers horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing on 265,000 acres. Tubing hills, hot springs, an alpine slide, river rafting, kayaking, rodeos, professional cutting horse competition and horse clinics round out the extensive activities available in the area.

Summary:
A great mountain retreat, south facing with lots of sunshine and fabulous views. The perfect spot for year round entertainment the whole family can enjoy. A unique find, can be split, no covenants and convenient to all Front Range cities and Denver International Airport.
Mountain View Retreat is being offered for $2,400,000, inclusive of all real estate, improvements and water rights.