Rafter 4J Ranch

Land Description

Exquisite executive equine property located in the pines east of Kiowa, Colorado. An oasis on the plains, this ranch is the one you are looking for.

Land

165 gorgeous acres of native rangeland with a mix of heavily wooded areas and scattered pine area with towering Ponderosa Pines, lush pastures and a deep draw. The land has several stock dams and well water tanks for efficient water delivery. The rangeland is very well sodded and lush with native grasses. Grasses include Blue Grama, Buffalos Grass, Sideoats Grama, Yellow Sweet Clover, Needle and Thread Grass, Brome and Crested Wheat Grass. The terrain is rolling to level with draws and ponds. There's pockets of Ponderosa for good cover and open meadows for grazing. This ranch is the perfect mix of grazing, and winter cover in an ideal location. The sellers are willing to consider dividing.

Improvements

The centerpiece of the the ranch is a high quality 5,010 square foot ranch style home nestled in the pines with a stucco exterior and maintenance free metal roof. The home boasts 6 bedrooms, 4 and one half bathrooms, and a main floor office. The great room is the centerpiece of the smartly designed open floor plan. There's an incredible stone work fireplace and lofted ceilings. The main level kitchen with large pantry opens to the dining and great room area. The master suite is a large bedroom with an attached 5 piece master bathroom with a huge walk-in shower and free standing tub. The spacious master walk-in closet is located just off of the master bathroom. A second bedroom and spacious office completes the main level. The fully finished walkout basement includes 3 bedrooms, a craft room, a theater room, an exercise room, two full bathrooms and a family room. The home also features an oversized 3 car garage.

The horse barn is 36 by 48 with 12 by 48 overhangs on each side. The barn is equipped with two 12 by 12 horse stalls, and a 12 by 24 Broodmare stall. There's a large tack room and a hay storage area. The stalls have outside runs.

Included is a outdoor calf roping arena with a roping chute.

also included is two loafing sheds and an extensive set of pens for horses or cattle.

Recreation

Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Merriam's Turkey, Coyote and Fox call the property home. Seasonally, there are waterfowl located on the ponds. The uniqueness of the terrain makes it suitable for equine sports, hunting, shooting, Atv,S, and many other recreational activities.

Agriculture

The property has been primarily used to breed and raise horses and as a headquarters for a cow calf ranch.

Location

Located 16 miles due east of Kiowa Colorado with access off of State Highway 86, the property is ideally located for access, privacy and the rural life. The ranch is located within One hour and 15 minutes of South Denver Metro and Denver International Airport.