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STR A W B ER R Y R I DGE R ANC H Colorado City, Colorado $10,500,000 | 4,013.45± Deeded Acres | 640± Leased Acres

Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

INTRODUCTION It’s hard to know where to start when describing Strawberry Ridge Ranch near Colorado City in Pueblo County Colorado, with its stunning 4,013.45± deeded acres and 640± acre state lease parcel. There are so many unique and attractive features that make this a one-of-a-kind ranch.

First and foremost are the valuable water rights, providing 275 acre feet of water annually for agriculture and municipal use.

Two high producing wells limited to an incredible 840gpm and 400gpm are currently used to distribute water to ponds and water features throughout the property as well as supply four new full circle pivots ranging from 400 to 600 feet long. But these wells could be repurposed for other developmental needs if properly permitted. Another good domestic well is located on the east end and can be used for a homesite if so desired. Of course, per Colorado water law many more wells can be drilled on a property of this size for additional homesites if needed.

The diversity of terrain ranges from new irrigated hay meadows on the east end at a very pleasant 6200 foot elevation and gently rises up to a moderate 7500 foot elevation featuring pine, spruce and mixed conifer forests, rock formations and approximately 30 seasonal and spring fed ponds. Scenic Muddy Creek flows west to east diagonally across the property offering many hidden spots to explore and enjoy year-round. The easy year-round accessibility, only 10 minutes from an I-25 intersection, 2 hours south of Denver, front range location with no mountain passes to cross, diverse terrain and the agricultural component make this a very unique ranch indeed.

Deriving its name from a wild strawberry patch on the top of a towering bluff, this ranch offers outstanding big game hunting or watching with an abundant number of species such as trophy elk, mule deer, black bear, pronghorn antelope, bobcat, mountain lion and many small critters like fox, prolific wild turkeys and a variety of waterfowl passing through. There are miles and miles of roads suited for ATVs, UTV’s, pickups, horses, mountain bikes, x-country skis and snowmobiles.

A beautiful new 3000+ SF log home is being constructed and features a small hidden glen behind the home with a water feature.

This home can either serve as a main house, guest house, hunting lodge or ranch manager home depending on the new owner’s preferences. Ample power has been brought on to the ranch to serve the various residential and agricultural needs.

This ranch has the potential to provide modest hay production or cattle income or be a development play subdivided using the permitted water, used as a recreational or hunting ranch, or developed into a legacy family retreat. Maybe even a combination of these uses serves the new owner best.

Imagine a slice of heaven easily accessed without having to drive on nightmarish, traffic-jammed I-70. No mountain passes to cross, near civilization and amenities, but the ability to totally escape and be completely isolated and self-sufficient on thousands of gorgeous southern Colorado acres.

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LOCATION The ranch is conveniently located in Pueblo County in southern Colorado, only minutes from Colorado City and I-25, 2 hours south of Denver in the front range of the Rockies at the base of Greenhorn Mountain.

There are no mountain passes to cross and the ranch is accessible in all seasons.

GETTING THERE Strawberry Ridge Ranch is very easy to get to any month of the year. I-25 is the preferred route and whether you are coming from the north or the south, the ranch entry road is only minutes from Exit 74 for Colorado City / Rye. Allow two hours from Denver, and an hour and fifteen minutes from Colorado Springs and Trinidad, thirty minutes from Pueblo, four hours from Santa Fe, and three hours from Taos, New Mexico.

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AIRPORT INFORMATION There are several commercial airports within two hours. Pueblo Memorial Airport is 45 minutes away and provides connecting service to major airports. Colorado Springs Airport (COS) at 90 minutes and Denver International Airport (DIA) at 2 hours are both within easy driving distance. Additionally there is an airfield for private craft 45 minutes away in Walsenburg which has fuel and ample runways.

For the owner that is also a private pilot there is a perfect location and more than ample room on the ranch to put in your own east/west landing strip. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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ACREAGE The ranch consists of 4,013.45± deeded acres and a 640± acre state lease.

There is a mix of hay meadows, Ponderosa Pine, Pinion Pine, Juniper, Spruce and Fir on the property.

Rock formations and numerous historic ruins exist throughout the ranch. The diversity of the property is unmatched from hayfields to mountain meadows and forests with a multitude of small ponds serving wildlife and livestock.

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SCENIC VISTAS There are many vantage points on the ranch providing incredible sweeping views of Greenhorn Mountain, Pikes Peak, the eastern Colorado plains and the Spanish Peaks. Each bluff provides a new view.

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CLIMATE One of the unique features of this ranch is it’s front range location at perfect elevation range of 6,200-7,500 feet. It’s always possible to find cool summer locations on the higher parts of the ranch and the open meadows provide plenty of sunshine even on cold winter days. The moderate altitude makes it easier for visitors from lower elevations.

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Colorado City, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, and 88 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 261 sunny days per year in Colorado City.

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees Winter Low: the January low is 17 degrees

Climate data courtesy of: http://www.city-data.com/city/Colorado-City-Colorado.html

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Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

WATER SOURCES / WATER RIGHTS Strawberry Ridge Ranch comes with valuable water rights providing 275 acre feet of water annually for agriculture and municipal use! Two high producing wells limited to an incredible 840gpm and 400gpm are currently used to distribute water to ponds and water features throughout the property as well as supply four new full circle pivots ranging from 400 to 600 ft long. But these wells could be repurposed for other developmental needs if properly permitted. Another good domestic well is located on the east end and can be used for a homesite if so desired. Of course, per Colorado water law many more wells can be drilled on a property of this size for additional homesites if needed. Muddy Creek runs diagonally from west to east across much of the ranch. There are 29 or more ponds on the ranch. Some are spring fed, some are filled from the prolific wells and others catch rain and snowmelt. There are numerous small seeps and springs that possibly could be developed or used in some beneficial way. There is even a water feature in a hidden glen behind the house.

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IMPROVEMENTS A modest new 3,000± square foot log home is being constructed and features a small hidden glen behind the home with a water feature. This home can either serve as a main house, guest house, hunting lodge or ranch manager home depending on the new owner’s preferences. Ample power has been brought on to the ranch to serve the various residential and agricultural needs.

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Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

RECREATION Strawberry Ridge Ranch is a virtual outdoor wonderland ideal for so many great activities. Hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, x-country skiing, horseback riding, ATVs, Dirt bikes, hunting, fishing and archery are all activities suited for the ranch. There are miles and miles of trails and roads on the ranch.

Hunting & Wildlife The ranch is in CO GMU 69/84 and is a draw only unit. The ranch gets land owner preference tags for elk and mule deer and of course individuals can also put in for the regular draw for tags. Historically the ranch has gotten 1-2 landowner elk tags, multiple mule deer tags, and if more are needed it is possible to find others from other landowners or acquire them in the regular draw.

Fishing Several ponds may be stocked with trout and portions of Muddy Creek have wild brook trout. Should it be a priority to the new owner, it would be possible to greatly enhance the fishery on the ranch because of the amount of water the ranch owns. There is also a catfish pond on the ranch! www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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MINERAL RIGHTS Any and 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. The Seller does not know if he owns the mineral rights.

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Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

The Royal Gorge

Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Photo provided by NPS

Bishop’s Cast le, Photo provided by CPR

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Day trips to The Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Royal Gorge, San Isabel Lake , Lathrop State Park, Trinidad Lake State Park, Bishop’s Castle, US Air Force Academy and Manitou Springs are just a few of the places within an easy drive of the ranch. Snow skiing at several world class ski areas is also within a 2-3 hour drive. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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INCOME/RETURN OPPORTUNITY There is potential to make income growing hay or hemp on the property due to the large amount (275 acre feet) of irrigation water and the pivot irrigation system.

It is also possible to derive income from a small commercial hunting operation. Other commercial uses related to ecotourism might be possible.

The water rights are classified as non-tributory Agricultural and Municipal water. It may be possible to use these for commercial development but this should be determined during due diligence if that is important to the Buyer.

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Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

CONSERVATION / STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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QUICK FACTS • Great Water Rights- 275 acre ft Agricultural and Municipal Water • Two non-tributory high volume water wells and a domestic well • 4,013.45± deeded acres and 640± acre State Lease • New 3,000± square foot log home • Four full circle Irrigation Pivots

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• Year-round easy access with no mountain passes to cross • Comfortable 6,200-7,500 foot elevation • Abundant wildlife and big game • 29± ponds • Diverse Terrain from hay meadows to rugged mountain land • Live-water Muddy Creek courses through the ranch

Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

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Strawberry Ridge Ranch | Colorado City, Colorado

SUMMARY Strawberry Ridge Ranch near Colorado City in Pueblo County Colorado is a rare find due to it’s attributes and front range location. The ranch is a diverse 4,013.45± deeded acres and 640± acre state lease parcel.

There are many attractive features that make this a one-of-a-kind ranch. First are the valuable water rights providing 275 acre feet of water annually for agriculture and municipal use!

Deriving it’s name from a wild strawberry patch on the top of a towering bluff, this ranch offers outstanding big game hunting or watching with an abundant number of species such as trophy elk, mule deer, black bear, pronghorn, bobcat, mountain lion and many small critters like fox, wild turkeys and waterfowl that visit the 29 ranch ponds. There are miles and miles of roads suited for ATVs, UTV’s, pickups, horses, mountain bikes, x-country skis and snowmobiles. A new 3,000± square foot log home is being constructed and features a small hidden glen with a water feature.

Imagine no mountain passes to cross, near civilization and amenities, but having the ability totally escape and be completely isolated and self sufficient on thousands of gorgeous southern Colorado acres. Farm!

Hunt! Recreate! Escape crowded urban environments! Create a family retreat! That’s Strawberry Ridge Ranch!

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PRICE $10,500,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT Please call Jim Vidamour, ALC at (719) 890-4590 | email 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.

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.

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DIFFERENT BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE WHICH INCLUDE SELLER AGENCY, BUYER AGENCY OR TRANSACTION-BROKERAGE. DEFINITIONS OF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS For purposes of this disclosure, seller also means “landlord” (which includes sub-landlord) and buyer also means “tenant” (which includes subtenant).

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THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT. I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Definitions form on_____________________________________ ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ On____________________________________ , Broker provided_______________________________________ with this Definitions form at ___________________________________________________________________(location) and retained a copy for the Broker’s records.

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JIM VIDAMOUR, ALC Principal Broker Licensed in: CO, NM c. 719-890-4590 jvidamour@fayranches.com

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