Kiowa Equine Estate in The Pines
33900 County Road 73 : Kiowa, CO 80117
Elbert County, Colorado
Land Description
Wonderful horse property with 62 acres of perfectly wooded property with mature ponderosa pines. Set up as a horse ranch, the ranch is a secluded estate with trails, and tons of wildlife. Properties like this don't come around often. The features that best describe this property are beauty, privacy and seclusion.
Land
The 62 acres is a mix of level areas, rolling hills, meadows and wooded areas. The property is mostly wooded. The grass is high protein native forage.
Improvements
The main home is 1986 finished square foot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The home has a stucco exterior and metal roof with a simple cabin like interior.
The bunk house is a wood sided 1 bed, 1 bath home that would be great for a ranch hand or as a rental.
The horse barn has two livestock shelter areas, a hay storage bay, and a finished tack room. The horse pasture has a bunk area and heated automatic water.
The newer equipment shed features tons of room for equipment features in-ground radiant heat and a shop area.
The property is serviced by 2 good water wells. There's a 5 acre dog containment fence. No power-no worries, included is a backup generator.
Recreation
The property's 62 acres is 90 wooded with mostly mature Ponderosa Pines and some Cedar. He property makes an awesome equine trail riding property, or atv's, if that's your preference. It also boasts healthy Merriam's Turkey, Mule Deer and Pronghorn populations. Calling it a premier private wildlife or hunting oasis would not be an overstatement. The property offers enough privacy and protection for a shooting enthusiast. Would make a wildlife photographers dream.
Agriculture
The property is set up as a horse ranch with loafing sheds, separate pasture, automatic water, hay storage and a tack room. Use your imagination, it would make a great 4-H project property, ranch headquarters, private retreat or hunting oasis.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
The water rights have been determined and the property has rights in the Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie Fox Hills aquifers. The property is serviced by two wells. Seller owned mineral rights are included.
Region & Climate
Annual moisture in the Kiowa area averages 16 inches per year. Winters are mostly mild. Summers can have several days in the 90's.
History
The property is located in an area known for its cattle ranches and horse farms. Considered some of the best grass country in Colorado with its native Buffalo and Grama grasses. The Arapahoe, Cheyenne and Kiowa people made the area home following Buffalo herds through the Great Plains. The Smokey Hill emigrant Trail ran through the area as settlers came west to stake their claim or plant their roots.
Location
Near Kiowa Colorado, the county seat of Elbert County. Within one hour of both the Denver Metro area and the Colorado Springs Metro area. Within one hour of Denver International airport and the Colorado Springs Airport. 17 miles to Elizabeth Colorado and 35 miles to Parker or Castle Rock and Colorado's Front Range. Tucked away in the Ponderosa Pines of the Kiowa area, this property is ideally located to world class amenities of Colorado's front range. Excellent school district. Located within 2 hours or world class skiing and gold metal fishing.
