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OVERVIEW
Canyon Springs Ranch is a rare and scenic 280 acre property that consists of 200 acres of grass and Ponderosa timber and 80 acres of a fisherman’s dream riparian habitat. This very private ranch has a modern, beautiful and spacious home with four bedrooms, sun room, two story living room, country kitchen and a cozy, south facing patio area with a hot tub. The home site has a park like setting and the entire property is immaculate. The acreage has one-half mile of Charcoal Creek and three quarter mile of the White River running through the property. There are numerous springs, four wells, two ponds and 15 acres of Alfalfa. There is a heated detached garage with concrete floor. The quaint original ranch house has been remodeled as a guest house. German Brown Trout abound in the White River and there are rainbows in the cold water ponds. There is plenty of deer and turkey and several blinds on the property. The property borders the Peterson Wildlife Management Area with over 2,600 acres of prime hunting and recreational area that can only be accessed by foot or horseback.
LOCATION AND AREA
The nearest town, Crawford is called the “the Garden beyond the Sandhills” and is known as the Big Game Capital of Nebraska. The area is filled with scenic splendor, wide open spaces, and unmatched luminosity in the night skies. The wildlife, heritage and true western history of the United States is evident and still present in this area. Canyon Springs Ranch is located in Sioux County, Nebraska, on US 20 from Crawford travel west 7.2 miles to White River Road. Turn left on White River Road and continue south on White River Road approximately 1.1 miles south to the entrance of the ranch on the west side of the road. Historic Fort Robinson State Park lies just one and a half miles north of the property.
Chadron is approximately 23 miles east of Crawford, and has several major retail shopping outlets, as does Scottsbluff, 75 miles to the south and the Black Hills of South Dakota are approximately 75 miles to the north. The ranch is an easy drive to the Denver Metro Area and Denver International Airport to the south or Rapid City to the north, all via Interstate Highway. This ranch has easy accessibility year round.
ACREAGE
The diverse terrain on this property is a rare find. With 80 acres of riparian habitat, it has one-half mile of Charcoal Creek, which feeds two trout ponds and three quarter miles of the White River on the property. There are numerous springs, cozy and picturesque canyons, ridge tops, ponds, two old railroad bridges and 15 acres of upland alfalfa. There is approximately an eight acre flatland area with a sandy/silt soil boasting a canyon ridge back drop that would be ideal for both an indoor and/or outdoor arena, with the White River running to the entire south edge of this setting. There is water, electricity and easy access to this premiere setting, with plenty of room for trailer parking. It could also be used as a second home site or crop land.
The entire property has a healthy and balanced blend of Ponderosa, native grasses, Green Ash, willows, cottonwoods, wild plum, chokecherry and numerous other species. The area around the homestead boasts Blue Spruce, aspens, fruit trees and a diverse park like setting with and abundance of perennial flowers and shrubs. This entire area has an automatic sprinkler system to maintain the park like setting.
WATER
There are four working wells, four known spring areas, two ponds, along with the White River and Charcoal Creek on the property. Water rights of 19.5 Ac White River convey with the property, along with mineral rights. German Brown abounds in the White River which runs year round along with Charcoal Creek which is spring fed.
IMPROVEMENTS
Built in 1989, the home has approximately 3,140 finished square feet with another 1,390 unfinished in the basement. A sunny, modern and beautiful country home with four large bedrooms, four baths, two story living room with a wood stove, awesome sunroom, dining room, loft office area, country kitchen with eating area and adjoining the outdoor covered patio. The master bedroom has a huge closet area. The basement is partially finished with a large laundry room and storage areas. This house is immaculate, bright and sunny.
The current owner has installed a new 20 year roof on the house and out structures. They have also repainted as of the fall of 2009. This is an immaculate property.
The guest house is the original homestead that has been updated. It has been used as a Bed and Breakfast, guest area for big game hunters and for overnight stays from the over flow of Fort Robinson State Park visitors. This cozy setting also has a private patio and RV hook up facilities.
The garage/shop area is 30’ by 45’ and will accommodate four vehicles along with a shop and tool area. The garage has a heater, concrete floors and a remote controlled overhead door and man door. There is also a concrete apron for parking vehicles outside the overhead door. All roads to the house and homestead area are well maintained gravel.
There is a three sided loafing shed, two story barn and storage shed with a concrete floor. There are also numerous hunting blinds on the property. All fencing within the homestead area is smooth wire for horse safety. There is also a root cellar just steps from the main house.
WILDLIFE & RECREATION
This is area of Nebraska is known as the Pine Ridge, with an abundance of mule and whitetail deer, big horn sheep, wild turkey, bobcat, mountain lion, coyote and many species of bird and waterfowl. This property has very nice opportunities, whether hunting or viewing wildlife. Along with the 2,640 acre Peterson State Wildlife Management area along the north border of the ranch, there is the 8,100 acre Soldier Creek Wildness Area, James Ranch Recreation Area for hunting and the Boots and Saddle Riding Trail, all within the 22,000 acre Fort Robinson State Park, just to the north of the ranch.
Fort Robinson was used from the 1870’s through WWII, until 1949 as a military remount depot for horse and mule of the US Army. The entire complex is intact and offers not only the history of the Fort, but also Playhouse Theater, dining and also hosts numerous horse related events, weddings and reunions. Horse boarding facilities and trail rides are the huge attraction to the Fort and its 22,000 acres.
Also within the area is the Nebraska National Forest, the Ponderosa Wildlife Area, two nice golf courses, several lakes for boating and various rodeo and horse events. Other area activities are the Pine Ridge Motorcycle Enduro, the annual “Ride the Ridge” trail ride, Fur Trade Days and county fairs.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The Charcoal Creek could be dammed to create additional fishing ponds. The large open field could be used to build an equestrian center for private use or to accommodate visitors to the Fort Robinson and Crawford area, or for another home site.
SUMMARY
This recreational ranch offers end of the road privacy along with nearby diverse recreational opportunities. Whether it is by horseback, foot or four wheeler, this ranch is a true retreat. It would be ideal for a horseman or small rancher.
TAXES Estimated $2,700 yearly.
ADDRESS
1162 White River Road
Crawford, Nebraska (Sioux County, Nebraska) |
LOCATION: Sioux County, Nebraska |
PRICE: $889,000 |
CONTACT: Karen Claycomb |
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