Colorado Mountain Ranch: 3 Br Adobe Home on 66 Acres Borders Blm- 9000 Acre Blm Lease

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COLORADO RANCH: 66 ACRES – ADOBE HOME – BORDERS BLMThe 66-acre Bradley Homestead Ranch is nestled in a scenic canyon with awe inspiring views of the surrounding mountains, rock formations, rolling red hills, and scenic mountain meadows. This authentic homestead ranch is situated in a picturesque valley with fenced pastures, a 1915 3 BR adobe home, multiple outbuildings, for the equestrian enthusiast. The owner’s residence is an adobe style ranch home with numerous upgrades and western flair. This ranch offers the utmost in privacy and seclusion, while only 10 minutes from to the town of Canon City, the Royal Gorge, and the Arkansas River. The ranch is bordered on two sides by BLM land and offers excellent recreational opportunities including hunting, horseback riding, hiking, four wheeling and an abundance of additional outdoor activities. There is a 9000-acre BLM lease that can go with this ranch.*Photos were taken prior to homes being rented. The home has tenants so showings will begin on May 3,2025. COLORADO RANCH – 66 ACRES – ADOBE HOME – BORDERS BLMBradley Homestead Ranch is a recreational and cattle ranch bordered by BLM on 2 sides and located on a county gravel road. Experience Rocky Mountain mule deer hunting on 66 acres located only 8 miles to Canon City, Colorado. This Fremont County ranch boasts some of the finest mule deer hunting with easy access to thousands of acres of adjoining BLM lands. Located in a scenic valley a short 50 miles from Colorado Springs, the parcel has views of the local mountain ranges surrounding it. The private mountain setting provides numerous cabin sites and would be a great place to entertain your hunting friends and recreational enthusiasts. RECREATIONAL LAND DESCRIPTIONBradley Homestead Ranch is bordered by BLM land on 2 sides with over 2900’of BLM border. The ranch consists of 66 deeded acres and currently has a BLM grazing permit for over 9000 acres of BLM land and pasture. The land is framed by inspiring red rock buttes and scenic red rock formations towering above the hillsides in the adjacent BLM land. The land is covered with juniper and piñon trees with generous meadow space for endless recreational activities or horse facilities. The seasonal creek bottoms are lined with some majestic cottonwood trees providing some summer shade. Elevations range from 6200′ on the majestic bluffs bordering BLM lands, down to 5900′ feet elevation along the creek bottom near the old homestead. Enjoy year around comfort with the low humidity in this comfortable semi-arid climate. You can enjoy an average of 260 days of sunshine per year with average July high temperatures around 86 degrees, and January high temperatures averaging in the mid- 40’s. With only 74 days of precipitation,13 inches of average annual rainfall, and 43 inches of annual snowfall, this ranch will provide you with comfortable year-round living. The property is easily accessible year-around on a county-maintained road.MAIN RESIDENCE AND GUEST LOG CABINThe Main residence is a Colorado ranch style stucco home containing 3 BR, 2.75 baths, and covers 2,140 square feet. The kitchen is adorned with granite countertops and includes a four-stool breakfast bar, and features ceramic tile flooring, vintage wood cabinetry, and a lovely skylight. The walk out open dining room area features antique style tongue and groove ceilings with exposed wood beams and tile flooring. The great room also features antique style tongue and groove ceilings, exposed wood beams, original hardwood floors, and a wood burning fireplace with an amazing stone wall surround with a stone mantel. The master bedroom boasts exposed wood beam ceilings, two closets, and built in drawers with a TV console. The adjoining bath has double vanity and a custom tile surround shower. Bedroom # 2 also has exposed wood beam ceilings and has three closets. Bedroom # 3 features knotty pine ceilings, two large closets, 3/4 bath , and painted concrete flooring. There is also an additional full bath, large laundry room, walk in freezer room with built in cabinets and shelving, a large carpeted storage room with tongue and groove ceilings, and a den or office. This home also features a beautiful, two tiered 23′ x 22′ concrete and flagstone patio with great views of the scenic canyon it is located in. The yard is irrigated and contains a fenced in garden area with water for growing your own vegetables.This home has been rented for the last 2 years and is in need of some upkeep.LOCATION – 1 HOUR COLORADO SPRINGS – 10 MINUTES TO CANON CITYBradley Homestead Ranch is conveniently located just 1 hour southwest of Colorado Springs and just 3 miles north of State Highway 50, on Fremont County Road 69. The ranch is only 10 minutes from Cañon City, 2 hours from Denver, 1 ½ hours to Monarch ski resort, and approximately 2 hours to world class skiing in Breckenridge. Cañon City offers all the essential amenities you might need including a hospital, BLM land offices, and most of the major big box retail stores.RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESIdeal for year-round outdoor activities, Bradley Homestead Ranch offers trophy mule deer hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, dirt biking and more on this private 66-acre property. Nearby recreation venues include the Royal Gorge Bridge and the Royal Gorge Train which offers an amazing scenic train ride and dining experience through the Royal Gorge. You can also enjoy rafting and fly-fishing trips in the nearby Arkansas River which is less than 10 minutes from the ranch. The adjacent BLM lands include thousands of acres of trails for ATV and horse riding, and miles of hiking trails and trout fishing in Four Mile Creek. This ranch can provide unlimited recreational opportunities.WATER RIGHTS & MINERAL RIGHTSBradley Homestead Ranch does not own any water rights. There is one existing well registered with this ranch according to Colorado Division of Water Resources records. Well permit # 207426 is listed as being 60′ deep with a 50 gallon per minute production rate and was permitted in 1963. There are several frost-free hydrants which provide water to the horse pasture, cattle pens, and the garden associated with the home. Any mineral rights owned by Bradley Homestead Ranch will be conveyed with the property, but Seller is not representing any ownership.AGRICULTURAL ZONING & CURRENT USEBradley Homestead Ranch is zoned agricultural resulting in low property taxes. It is currently being used as a cattle ranch. The BLM permit has Wilson Creek running through it which has always provided water, and there is also a well with a solar pump on it providing additional water for livestock located on the BLM lands. The 2024 real estate taxes were approximately $2550.