RUNNING CREEK HEADWATERS - ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO

RANCH FOR SALE
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The historic Running Creek Headwaters Ranch is 957 acres in the highly popular Elizabeth Colorado area, southeast of the Denver Metro area. The ranch boasts substantial water rights, hay production, cattle production, hunting, fishing and 4 residences and all supporting outbuildings and facilities.
Land
957 highly productive acres with 190 acres of hay meadows planted to Brome Grass, Pubescent Wheat Grass, Western Wheat Grass and Alfalfa. 2 miles of live water in Running Creek with mature trees and good protection. Excellent Elbert County short grass pasture.

Improvements
The ranch boasts 4 homes including the charming and updated late 1800’s 3 bedroom 2 bathroom main farmhouse. One time an egg farm, the ranch has five 180’x32’ chicken houses. Also included is a hay barn, shop buildings, cow barns, loafing sheds, a dairy barn and numerous support buildings. Fencing is 4 strand barbed wire and the ranch is cross fenced.

Recreation
Monster Mule Deer, Turkey and Pronghorn make the ranch home. Elk are also abundant and tags are over the counter plains elk tags. Game management unit 104 is known for its trophy Mule Deer. The ranch includes live year round water in Running Creek which runs the length of the ranch. Also included is 5 trout stocked ponds.

Agriculture
The sub-irrigated hay meadows are highly productive and planted to a grass/alfalfa mix. There is also Alluvial irrigation wells. The pastures are native short grass range with a good stand of Buffalo grass and Grama grass. The ranch is very well watered with the creek, ponds and several wells. There’s excellent winter protection for livestock.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
Over 1495 acre feet per year of valuable court decreed water rights is included in the sale. Seller owned mineral rights are also included.

General Operations
Currently operated as a cow calf ranch and hay farm, the property has been used as a diverse agricultural operation in the past with ventures in egg production, meat bird production, hogs and dairy. With the facilities in place, it could easily be ramped up for any of these ventures. Equipment is negotiable and could be included with the right offer. Hay production averages 1-1.5 tons per acre.

Region & Climate
Elizabeth and Elbert County Colorado are southeast of the Denver Metro area. Close to Castle Rock and Parker. The property is suited for a executive ranch holding or family get away. The area has a great year around climate and is known for its beauty, history and cattle production. The property is also suitable for development.

History
Generations of the family have operated the ranch for nearly 70 years. Used as a cattle operation, egg farm, broiler farm, dairy and hog farm, the family diversified the operation over the years to meet the demands of their generation. Elbert County’s first school was located on the ranch.The general area is known for its generations of superb agricultural production.