Little Ponderosa Ranch - Ranch Marketing Associates

Little Ponderosa Ranch
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Adjacent to over 3,000 acres of county open space, the 18-acre Little Ponderosa
Ranch lies just two miles west of the charming town of Lyons and two miles east
of Roosevelt National Forest, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
This convenient mountain getaway has fabulous scenery, wildlife and both sides
of 1/4 mile of a year-round creek - including over 6 acre-feet of irrigation water
(for use on the property only). A three bedroom home, detached garage sided
in flagstone, fruit cellar, barn, corrals, large shop and two fenced meadows are
situated among large ponderosa and cottonwood trees. With outstanding views
in every direction, proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and Front Range
cities of Boulder, Longmont and Loveland, Little Ponderosa Ranch is perfect for
full time living or the ideal mountain retreat, equine facility or your own private
fishing hole.
Colorado - Boulder County - Lyons
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The Little Ponderosa Ranch is located in north central Colorado near
Roosevelt National Forest but still close to the Denver/Boulder metropolitan areas. Near the rural, quaint town of Lyons, the 18-acre private
retreat is located just off US Highway 36, which connects Boulder with
Rocky Mountain National Park. The ranch is 44 miles north of Denver,
less than 20 miles due north of Boulder and approximately 25 miles
from the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
At an elevation of approximately 5,715 ft., the ranch is protected by
surrounding red sandstone cliffs providing a mild climate with cool
summers and fairly warm winters. Average summer temperatures
range from the mid 60s to low 80s with winter temperatures ranging
from the 30s to the 50s. Annual precipitation is low with most occurring as rainfall in May.
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Location and Climate
Little Ponderosa Ranch is situated in the foothills where Colorado’s
eastern plains merge with the Rocky Mountains. The closest town
of Lyons is a historic community with approximately 1,585 residents
noted for its sandstone quarries, red stone architecture and its fine arts
scene including music, painting and fine craftsmanship. Front Range
cities of Longmont (population 71,093), 12 miles southeast, and Boulder (population 94,673), 20 miles south, offer shopping, professional
services, universities and cultural events. The popular mountain resort
town of Estes Park (population 5,413), 21 miles northwest, serves as
an entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The ranch is situated
between the 808,419-acre Roosevelt National Forest to the west and
the 3,206-acre Boulder County Hall Ranch open space on the north,
offering endless recreational opportunities.
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Surrounding Area
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The Little Ponderosa Ranch is adjacent to the 3,206-acre Boulder
County Hall Ranch open space which has been heralded as a tremendous wildlife habitat. It is home to the golden eagle, great horned owl,
Cooper’s hawk, night hawk, mountain lion, elk, bighorn sheep, whitetailed deer, black-tailed prairie dog, coyote, fox, badger and bobcat.
The 808,419-acre Roosevelt National Forest lies just two miles west
of the ranch and offers camping, hiking, kayaking, fishing, horseback
riding, hunting, skiing, scenic drives and four designated wilderness
areas. Rocky Mountain National Park occupies the northwest corner
of the national forest, just west of the town of Estes Park. The spectacular park straddles the continental divide, contains the well-known
Colorado fourteener, Long’s Peak, and Trail Ridge Road, the highest
continuous motorway in the United States with more than eight miles
lying above 11,000 feet.
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Recreation and Wildlife
Little Ponderosa Ranch contains 18 acres divided into two meadows
around the house. Large ponderosa and cottonwood trees surrounding
the meadows lend shade and privacy. One quarter mile of the yearround St. Vrain Creek flows through the property, offering creek frontage on both sides plus 6 acre-feet of irrigation water (for use on the
property only).
The existing 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch house was built in 1954 and
contains 1,880 sq.ft. of living area. There is also a large heated 2,400
sq.ft. 60’ x 40’ metal workshop, a 15’ x 37’ four-stall horse barn, an oldfashioned root cellar and a 23’ x 23’ covered two vehicle car port. The
ranch is fully fenced and has the potential for a large, dramatic new
main house.
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Acreage and Improvements
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The Little Ponderos Ranch is offered
to qualified purchasers for
$995,000
Taxes for 2007 were $2,625.80.
Shown by appointment only, Broker cooperation invited.
For further information
contact
Lyons
◄ Little
Ponderosa
Ranch
Ron Morris at 970.535.0881
ron@rmabrokers.com
or
Carl Luppens at 303.394.1400
carl@rmabrokers.com
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however we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers should independently verify all items of interest with their
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