Gunnison Horse Ranch - SOLD

LOCATION

The Gunnison Horse Ranch is located 14 miles north of Gunnison via paved County Road 730, locally known as the Ohio Creek Road. Gunnison lies between Pueblo and Grand Junction and is readily accessible via US Highway 50. Gunnison by highway is 200 miles southwest from Denver, 165 miles west from Colorado Springs and 125 miles southeast from Grand Junction, Colorado. Gunnison's commercial air service is provided by United and United Express from Denver and during the winter by Continental from Houston. The airport also provides charter service, fueling and hanger facilities.

During the summer months, mountain roads lead in from Glenwood Springs via Colorado Hwy. 133 and Ohio/Kebler Pass and from Del Norte and Pagosa Springs via Colorado Hwy. 149 via Lake City.

AREA & CLIMATE

The property is located in the upper end of the Ohio Creek Valley which is comprised of large ranches and high-end residential ranchettes. The valley is surrounded by the Gunnison National Forest and West Elk Wilderness Area. A number of snowcapped peaks surround the valley; giving rise to the name "Valley of the Castles."

The 2000 census indicated the population of Gunnison County at 13,500 with 5,500 people in Gunnison and 2000 inhabitants in Crested Butte. Gunnison is home to Western State College, a four-year college with attendance of 2,500.

The climate in Gunnison is typical for the central Rocky Mountains. The area climate is a "four-season" experience with lots of blue skies and sunshine filled days. The high/low temperatures for July are 81/42 and for January 30/5. Annual precipitation is estimated to be 13 inches.

ACREAGE AND WATER

The property consists of 62.6 acres adjoining the East side of County Road 730 for approximately one-quarter mile. Approximately 50 acres is irrigated or subirrigated with water rights from the Castleton Ditch. The creek water is spread upon the property by a series of head gates and spreader ditches. The property has two upland sites, which would make excellent home sites. The property is boundary fenced and cross-fenced into two pastures. An old log shed is the only building improvement.

RECREATION

The Gunnison area offers a number of recreational opportunities. Crested Butte Ski Area and Monarch Ski Area offer excellent mountain skiing, both a little over one-half hour form Gunnison. Golfing is provided at two top rated courses in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Blue Mesa Reservoir and surrounding reservoirs and streams offer fishing and boating activities. Hunting, fishing, horse-packing and backpacking can be accommodated in the nearby Gunnison National Forest and West Elk Wilderness. The area is a recreation paradise.

SUMMARY

The Gunnison Horse Ranch would make an excellent horse property or private residential home site. The location at the upper end of the Ohio Creek Valley, makes for a one-of-a-kind property in the market place.