Elevation falls away to the east toward the interior canyon country of the adjoining parcel, which means the residence sits above and apart from the operational ground rather than beside it. Terrain across the parcel runs from level improved bench at the home site to open pasture and meadow, with tree belts breaking the prevailing wind and rocky outcroppings typical of the country where the Black Hills meet the surrounding prairie.

The property is well-kept, and the hayfield is managed appropriately to produce forage crops and attract the multitude of wildlife that exists there, including whitetail deer and elk. Bear Ridge Haven is an easy-to-own property with impressive improvements in proximity to Spearfish, Rapid City, and the lively aspects of these desirable Black Hills communities, yet far enough away to find solitude in a highly sought-after area.

Bear Ridge Haven is a basecamp for adventure. Encapsulated by remarkable scenery, the adventures from the property are endless. Additionally, the vibrant communities of Spearfish and Rapid City are conveniently located for owners to enjoy the multitude of entertainment, shopping, fine dining experiences, and air travel to and from the area. This is a simple place to own and enjoy, with serviceable off-site maintenance services available. The location is quiet, and with many years applied toward its current, beautifully maintained status, a new owner can step in and immediately enjoy everything that the property has to offer.

Improvements

Main House 6360 Sq. Ft.

Built 2000 Three king suites Redwood deck on the full south and east elevations

Locally Built in 2000 and finished with oversized old-fashioned pine baseboards and molding throughout. A 10 foot wide redwood deck wraps the entire south and east sides. Square footage per the young appraisal.

Main floor -- 2,820 sq. ft.

Grand room. Hickory hardwood floors, large closet, and a native stone propane fireplace built from limestone harvested on the property.

Kitchen and dining. Ash and hickory hardwood floors, new appliances, pine dining table seating eight, matching pine china case, and two doors onto the redwood deck.

Master king suite. Carpet three years old, double sinks, large walk-in closet, a second native stone propane fireplace, and private deck access.

Guest king suite. Hickory hardwood, double sinks, double showers, and a claw-foot tub. Medium walk-in closet. Pine dresser and nightstands matching the dining room and master.

Guest bath. Modern replica pull-chain wall water-closet and sink.

Mud room. Deck access and laundry.

Second floor -- 720 sq. ft.

Two-room carpeted office with a full bath (toilet, sink, and plank-floor shower) and two closets

The large room can be split to create two or three bedrooms on this floor, with the existing closets becoming walk-ins

Lower level -- 2,148 sq. ft.

A walk-out daylight basement finished to the same standard as the main floor -- which is what makes the house work as two independent living quarters when the whole family descends.

Second kitchen and dining area with newer appliances; tile floors through the kitchen, hallways, laundry, and exercise room.

Carpeted sitting room opening to the walk-out.

Guest king bedroom with double sinks, double showers, and two large carpeted walk-in closets.

Temperature-controlled wine room with capacity for more than 500 bottles. Most of the current cellar conveys with the property.

Attached two-car garage -- 672 sq. ft. Heated, with floor drains and individual overhead doors.

Main house outbuildings

Steel ATV shed adjacent to the garage, 12 36 and three-sided, with a 12 12 fully enclosed portion -- heated, two windows, walk-in door, and linoleum floor

Custom concrete root cellar, roughly 10 24, with 6-inch reinforced walls, floor drain, two upright freezers, and shelving along both long walls

Storage shed serving several freezers, with a concrete walk down to the lower level of the house

Recreation

From hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, the Black Hills National Forest offers recreation activities for all ages, stages and interests. Within a 15-mile radius of the property, residents have easy access to three main recreational areas: Spearfish Canyon, Big Hill and Crow Peak. Specialized campgrounds, accessible recreation opportunities and a system of trails connecting communities, showcase the Black Hills National Forest that provides user friendly access to year round family activities. Together, the attractive features of the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, and area National Parks, Memorials, and Monuments are the foundation for the local recreation economies.

TheBlack Hills National Forestcovers more than 1.2 million acres in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, with activities for just about anyone who likes to spend time outdoors. Known as an Island in the Plains, the hills rise out of the prairie creating a variety of terrain for activities ranging from mountain biking to rock climbing to hiking. Off-road enthusiasts will love exploring more than 600 miles of ATV trails throughout the forest that weave through canyons and gulches, across plains, and past amazing rock formations.

Amid the splendid scenery of the Black Hills National Forest are 11 reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, 26 picnic areas, 2 scenic byways, 1,300 miles of streams, 13,000 acres of wilderness, 353 miles of trails, 2 ski resorts and much more.

The parcel sits inside the perimeter game fence of the original compound, which has held a managed wildlife habitat under the current ownership. Resident wildlife documented on trail cameras moves across the assembled property, and the Bear Ridge Haven carries the open bench and tree belt cover that wildlife works in the mornings and evenings.

The 80 acres adjoining this property to the east is available. For a buyer acquiring both parcels, the recreation program is complete: airstrip, lodge, 2 cabins, pond, and canyons on the East 80, with the residence on the West 40 as the private end of the property.

Agriculture

Open bench and meadow ground on the property supports hay production and seasonal grazing in the rotation established under the current ownership. Tree belts serve as windbreaks and extend the effective grazing and working season on the parcel.

The scale here is a small horse operation, a few head, or a hobby hay program rather than a commercial livestock enterprise. What the parcel offers is that the supporting infrastructure already exists. Perimeter and interior fencing, the improved road and pad network, and established windbreaks are in place, which removes the capital outlay a bare land buyer would face in developing the same ground.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

In this country, water is the asset that can’t be added later. Bear Ridge has two good wells, both piped to serve both tracts, with a manifold that lets either one carry the property.

Deep Madison Well

Approximately 800 feet deep, drilled around 2010

Has produced over 100 gallons per minute since it was drilled

Pumped into a 5,000-gallon cistern -- which it fills in about 50 minutes -- and pressurized for surface use

Madison-formation water -- excellent quality and highly sought after; most Black Hills towns draw from this same formation

Minnelusa Well

Approximately 450 feet deep, developed circa 2012 by the prior owner

Deep pump installed; bottom ~60 feet of casing replaced

Pumped into three 2,500-gallon cisterns and pressurized for ranch use

Formerly the domestic supply and convertible back through the well manifold in an emergency

Mineral and subsurface rights will be conveyed as currently held by the seller. Buyers are encouraged to complete independent mineral due diligence during the inspection and due diligence period.

Timber and vegetation on the parcel run to established windbreak rows, ornamental shade species, and bearing apple trees at the residence, with native and introduced grasses across the open bench and ponderosa pine on the slopes at the parcel edges.

General Operations

Bear Ridge Haven has operated as the residence of a private family compound, and it is turnkey in the literal sense. Roads, pads, fencing, water service, landscaping, and outbuildings are all in place and functioning. A buyer takes possession of a working residential property on day one with no infrastructure to stand up.

Region & Climate

The Black Hills of western South Dakota are a forested uplift rising out of the northern plains, producing a temperate semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm, with daytime highs typically in the seventies and eighties. Winters are cold with periodic snow, moderated somewhat in the foothill transition zone where this property sits. Annual precipitation in the region averages in the high teens to low twenties of inches, with the heaviest moisture arriving as spring rain and seasonal thunderstorms. Elevation, aspect, and timber cover combine to produce microclimates across the ground that support the diversity of habitat and agricultural use present on the property.

The surrounding region is one of the premier recreational corridors in the northern plains. Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Black Elk Wilderness, and the Belle Fourche and Redwater River drainages all lie within a comfortable drive. Hunting, fishing, trail riding, and backcountry recreation are woven into the local culture and calendar, and the northern Hills draw buyers from across the country who value proximity to this corridor as both a lifestyle amenity and a long-term land asset

Location

Bear Ridge Haven is addressed at 20072 Bear Ridge Road, Spearfish, South Dakota 57783, in Lawrence County, and is accessed from Bear Ridge Road on the west side of the parcel. It is a short 11 miles from Spearfish and one hour from Rapid City.

The property sits in the northern Black Hills, within the recreational corridor that runs from Spearfish and Belle Fourche through Sturgis and Deadwood and south toward Custer and Hot Springs. Regional commercial amenities, medical care, and professional services are available in Spearfish and Rapid City. Buyers arriving by commercial air use Rapid City Regional Airport for connections to major hubs.