IMN Heaven Ranch

Walsenburg, Colorado

$629,000 | 184 ± Acres

IMN Heaven Ranch | Walsenburg, Colorado

INTRODUCTION

IMN Heaven Ranch offers an excellent opportunity to hunt elk and mule deer on your own 184± acre property with private access to a large landlocked 2,000+ acre Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel. The ranch would make an exceptional rural second home, gentleman’s ranch, or primary residence property in iconic southern Colorado. Importantly, access is year-round via maintained county roads. The ranch is situated on the front range minutes from I-25 and Highway 160, which crosses Colorado from east to west. IMN Heaven Ranch is located within Majors Ranch, comprised of numerous large acreage parcels with varied terrain.

Initially, the land was an over 22,000± acre working cattle ranch, split in the 1990s into 172 parcels of 40± to over 300± acres each. Parcel boundaries were established by using ridgelines and natural features of the land instead of the traditional rectangles, giving Majors Ranch an intriguing setting and ensuring each parcel has its own unique personality. Majors Ranch covenants are minimal. A new 1,440-squarefoot workshop with 12-foot ceilings also has a restroom connected to a new septic system. Perhaps the most important feature is the new productive water well. IMN Heaven Ranch has all the infrastructure and features needed to create your ideal Colorado hunting or recreational retreat.

The quaint little town of La Veta, Colorado, is only minutes away. This cool little ranching town has now transformed into an eclectic mix of ranchers, artists, early retirees, and virtual workers. The town features numerous art galleries, a top-rated library, a micro-brewery, restaurants, a coffee shop, a ranch supply store, a golf course, and live music venues. The cherry on top is the mountain town of Cuchara and the Cuchara Mountain Resort, with one ski lift only a few more minutes up the hill.

QUICK FACTS

• 184± acres

• New 1,440 square-foot workshop

• Great water well

• Elk & mule deer hunting

• Private road access to 2,000+ acres BLM for hunting

• Fenced

• Varied treed & open terrain

• Year-round accessible

• Septic system in place

• Nine miles from La Veta, Colorado

LOCATION

IMN Heaven Ranch is located 10 miles west of Walsenburg, Colorado, and 10 miles north of La Veta, Colorado, and is easily accessed year-round via well-maintained county roads. The iconic Spanish Peaks rise prominently to the south of the ranch. The ranch is within 20 minutes of I-25 and does not require crossing a mountain pass. Highway 160, one of the major east-west highways in Colorado, is only 6 miles from the ranch. The trip from South Denver is an easy 2.5-hour drive. Many locals appreciate the equidistance of Denver and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and that of Taos, New Mexico, and Colorado Springs. The Great Sand Dunes are a short drive, and there are numerous lakes in the area.

Driving from the north or south on I-25, exit at Walsenburg and join Highway 160, going west approximately for 12 miles to CR 521, which leaves Highway 160 to the north. Go 5 miles to CR 521; turn right and go a mile to the ranch gate on your right.

GETTING THERE AIRPORT SERVICES

There is commercial air service into Denver International, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo Memorial Airports. Depending on the type of aircraft, there are also other alternatives to land private planes.

SCENIC VISTAS

The beautifully symmetrical Spanish Peaks are dominant fixtures to the south of the ranch. Views of the Sangre de Cristos, Greenhorn Mountain, and Silver Mountain give the impression that one is sitting on top of the world. Volcano dike walls and unusual sandstone formations in the area contrast with the bigger mountain views, making for a very interesting ranch.

CLIMATE

Climate data for La Veta, Colorado courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/La-Veta-Colorado.html

La Veta, Colorado averages 20 inches of rain, 102 inches of snow, and 274 sunny days per year. July’s high is around 82 degrees with January’s low at 20. The elevation of La Veta is approximately 7,037 feet. Information provided courtesy of https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/colorado/la_veta.

ACREAGE

• 184.1± acres

The land features open grass meadows, arroyos, pinion pine, and juniper forest with elk and mule deer sneaking through the property.

A large 1,440-square-foot pole barn workshop with a restroom was recently constructed on the property. IMN Heave Ranch has electricity and a great water well in place.

RECREATION

Recreation on the ranch consists of quintessential Colorado activities like hiking, mountain bike riding, ATVs, horseback trail riding, cross-country skiing, hunting, and snowmobiling.

H unting & W ildlife

IMN Heaven Ranch is an exceptional hunting ranch for its size. Not only does the ranch hunt well, but owners have private road access to a virtually landlocked 2,000 acres of prime BLM hunting land on Silver Mountain. The terrain is perfect for both bowhunting and rifle hunting. There are some fantastic high points to view much of the ranch. The elk population in the immediate area and crossing the ranch is excellent, along with mule deer and black bear. Bull elk in the 350+ class have been taken in the area in recent years. The ranch is located entirely in Game Management Unit (GMU) 85, an over-the-counter elk unit for archery and rifle seasons 2 & 3. There is enough land to earn an entry in the Landowner Preference Program (LOP).

f is H ing

Numerous lakes are nearby and hold a variety of fish. Stream and river fishing are further away, but several world-class rivers are easy day trips from the ranch.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

IMN Heaven Ranch is conveniently located near I-25, the main north-south corridor along the Rocky Mountains front range, and also near US Highway 160, the southernmost major east-west route across Colorado. This allows easy access to several attractions within a two-hour drive. Included in this drive-time are The Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Taos, New Mexico, the Royal Gorge, Manitou Springs/Garden of the Gods, NRA Whittington Center, Philmont Boy Scout Camp, Bishop’s Castle, and several other interesting destinations.

Taos Pueblo courtesy of Wikicommons

MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

SUMMARY

IMN Heaven Ranch is aptly named if you value abundant wildlife, the privacy of a large acreage property, excellent big game hunting, productive water well, expansive, beautiful views, a seasonally mild climate, and easy year-round access in southern Colorado. It remains a blank slate with water, electricity, and a workshop already in place. Create your own Heaven far from big city pandemonium and traffic jams. Huerfano County is a hidden gem within a Colorado that has, in many places, become overrun and congested. Visit IMN Heaven Ranch and experience a taste of old Colorado.

$629,000

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Jim Vidamour at (719) 890-4590 | jvidamour@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .

PRICE TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.