Hidden Canyon Ranch

Land Description

If you’re looking for a excellent property that is close to downtown Denver, Colorado then Hidden Canyon Ranch would be ideal for you. This property is under 3 hours from Denver with a 4-lane highway within 5 miles of the ranch.

This property is clearly the best in beauty and privacy.

Own your own private canyon with over a dozen tributary draws engulfed in cliffs, Ponderosa Pine, Cedar and Juniper trees. A spring fed 3-acre trophy Bass pond and a live creek meanders through Cottonwoods, Willow and Hackberry trees. Additionally, there are three year-round springs for livestock and wildlife around the pond and canyon area.

This is truly an immaculate setting with extreme privacy. The lodge type home is absolutely first rate. Enjoy it as a retreat or a home with everyone or none at all.

***NOTICE*** THIS PROPERTY FEATURES A TOTAL OF 4 SUBMERSIBLE WELLS

INTERIOR DETAILS - MAIN HOUSE

• Master Bedroom (upper level)

o Attached Master Bath with a large walk-in Closet

o Built in: Dressers, Entertainment Center and Vanity Table with Mirror

o Private walk-out Deck

• Bedroom 2 (12x14) on upper level

• Bedroom 3 (on lower level holds a 1 King size and 2 Twin Beds)

• 3 additional Full Baths (1 upper and 2 lower)

• Large Cedar Closet on the lower level measures 10x16

• Office (12x14) on upper level

• Den (or Studio) (10x14) on lower level

• Utility Room with Washer|Dryer and Drop Sink (on lower level)

• Exercise Room and Game Room located on the Lower Level. This game room currently houses a full sized Pool Table.

• Hearth Room with a fireplace and a walk-out to a scenic deck (upper level)

• Kitchen that opens to the Dining Room on the upper level. Custom hand-cut tile is used on the countertops and the large island nook. Oak Cabinets, Double Ovens, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher and an extra large sub-zero Refrigerator.

• Dining Room with a walk-out to a patio

• The main entrance to this home opens to a Great Room that is illuminated by the 14 picture windows by day and a colossal antler chandelier by night. This room is sure to be the favored one with a 2-story rock fireplace, timbered beams and natural woodwork (as used throughout this home). Near the stairs you will find a 15 ft oak wet bar designed with Mexican sage.

• The staircase that leads to the upper level was designed with delicate curves and features oak railings.

• Wet Bar features a sink, Wine Cooler, Can Beverage Cooler, Bottle Cooler, Ice Maker and Dishwasher (all included)

• Entertainment Room / Theater: This room lies just behind the Wet Bar and holds a Sony sound and video system. This system is wired into 11 separate rooms in the home including the deck. (lower level)

• 1200 sf Screened-in Deck... just when you think there isn’t anymore. This beautiful deck that displays panoramic views of the ponds, timber and rock-rimmed canyon features cathedral ceilings and a 40” stainless steel gas grill with a hood to vent smoke. 12’ wide retractable screens encase this incredible deck and can open at the push of a button or close and seal tightly to keep insects out. Flooring is a maintenance free Trex decking plank. To top this room off you have a loft with a safety railing overlooking the deck and is ladder accessible.

• Heating | Cooling System: this home features a state-of Geothermal Heat Pump System providing economical cooling and heating. Hot water heaters are run off this system and are supplemented by an Envirotec system for greater savings.

• Generac Power Plant (generator) provides automatic power backup (detects power outages) and is supplied by a concealed (underground) 1,000 gallon Propane tank.

• 2.5 Car attached Garage. This garage is both heated and cooled, has concrete flooring and features a workbench. One of the bays was designed for ATV or Boat storage.

• Additional Amenities include: Elevator, Central Vacuum System, an underground Sprinkler System and (2) Submersible Wells (1 supplies the sprinkler system)

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENT DETAILS

• Steel Barn - has a 12x80 overhang | (2) 12x12 overhead doors | (1) 8x12 overhead door | (1) 12’ x 20’ Tack Room. This building was designed for horse and/or cattle operations. There is protective wood paneling (2”x6” tongue-groove) that reaches 6’ high inside the open access shelter that protects the walls and structure.

• Tack Room (12'x20') - this room is located in the barn and consists entirely of 2x6 tongue-groove Pine lumber.

• Pipe and Cable Working Corrals and alleys outdoors with (7) frost-free Automatic Ritchie water systems. There is around 400’ x 100’ of corrals divided into 6 pens that run from behind the barn to the shop. Recently added is an 8’ high timbered windbreak around the corrals and also near one of the wells.

• Steel Shop - this shop is heavy duty with concrete flooring, a 15’ overhead door and a walk-in door.

• 10 Fenced Pastures - allow for rotational grazing. This ranch features a good balance of warm and cool season grasses.

• Modular House - 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bath with approx. 1,200 sf. (located near the barn and shop)

• Farm House - this is an old farmhouse that was part of the original homestead. It has about 1,500 sf with 3 Bedrooms. There is an unfinished basement. This place is currently being used as storage and with a little bit of work could be nicely inhabitable.

HUNTING & RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Mule Deer - owner harvested a 182” mule deer in 2010

• Whitetail Deer - owner harvested a 145” - 150” white-tail in 2011

• Merriman’s Wild Turkey

• Grouse

• Migratory birds

• Bass, Catfish and Bluegill fishing (from pond near house)

Keep in mind all the recreational opportunities that this property provides in the canyons and on your own private fishing pond!

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

All in Township 18 North, Range 54 West of the 6th P.M., Banner County, Nebraska:

Section 28: All

Section 29: All

Section 32: All

Section 33: All

ACRES

Open Range & Wooded 2,568.00

Improvement 4.00

TOTAL TAXABLE ACRES 2,572.00 ±

TAXES -

POTENTIAL CASH LEASE INCOME

Owner is willing to cash lease the ranch back for for 1 year.

CARRYING CAPACITY

According to the owner, the ranch would handle 160 pair year around.

There are currently 10 cross-fenced pastures with (2) submersible wells. There has been underground development to 6 tanks and there are 2 tanks that are spring fed with live water.

There would have to be winter feed brought in to take care of the cows in the off-season.

WIND TURBINE AND OIL WELL PRODUCTION

The owner has been approached about the possibility of a number of turbines on this ranch. It has not yet come to fruition but there is a very good possibility of realizing a buyer’s share of - per year for 40 years with an increase in rent each year. The seller would retain 50% of the total potential income.

There is an oil well adjacent to the property that is currently producing 100 barrels per day. The current owner has been approached by that same oil company in drilling on 160 acres.

The owner would retain 50% of the oil rights with the purchaser receiving 50%. Again, this has not yet come to fruition but it is a potential income in the future.

POTENTIAL FARM INCOME

There are 110.5 acres of Oat and Wheat Base that has a direct payment of There could be a total of 417 acres that could be tilled.

This could potentially have a cash lease income of or income.

IMPROVEMENTS

• 6,500 sf Lodge type House

• 1,200 sf Modular House (with 2x6 construction)

• 1,500 sf Farm House (part of the original homestead)

• Steel Barn (approx. 40’x80’)

• Steel Shop (40’x80’)