Spectacular mountain land with the most amazing 360 degree view building site around. This newly offered 62 acre parcel has the most amazing views in Teller County. You can see Pikes Peak, the Sangre DeCristo Mountains, the Collegiate Peaks and the Continental Divide. The parcel offers a newly constructed gravel driveway leading to a recently excavated and gravel building pad that will excite any new owner. The land is approximately 80% tree covered with Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine and beautiful aspen trees. Much of the land adjacent to the building site has been selectively pruned and mitigated to reduce fire danger. The parcel also includes a scenic meadow lined with aspen trees which has been a great resting area for the elk that frequent the land. Electric service has been installed to the property line and the property has been newly surveyed. This parcel is ready for you to build your log cabin or mountain home in a truly magnificent setting.

TOPOGRAPHY AND ACCESS

Elevations range from 9500 feet at the high bluff site, down to 8700 feet on the heavily timbered and steep north side of the parcel. The building site elevation is approximately 9380' and has ample room for a sizable home with garage, multiple outbuildings and a large barn. There are also excellent locations for a guest house if desired. The diverse habitat provides excellent cover and food sources for numerous wildlife species. Large herds of elk and mule deer roam the property along with bears, turkey, and an occasional bighorn sheep. With several of the nearby ranches being protected by conservation easements and open space, this parcel will remain a private and secluded retreat. Access to the 62 acres is via a shared private ranch road with this ranch being near the end of the road. The property owners share in the maintenance and upkeep of this access road. There are no covenants and no formal HOA.

LOCATION: 1 HOUR TO COLORADO SPRINGS & 10 MINUTES TO CRIPPLE CREEK

This 62 acre parcel is conveniently located approximately 42 miles from Colorado Springs and less than 2 hours from the south Denver Metro area. This area is one of the more desirable locations along the Front Range of Colorado with thousands of acres of BLM and National Forest lands nearby providing numerous recreational activities. Eleven Mile Reservoir and Spinney Reservoir are within 30 minutes of the ranch and offer some of the finest fishing in Colorado. The ranch is only 6 miles from the scenic and historic town of Cripple Creek which has grocery shopping and a new medical clinic. World class skiing is just over an hour away in scenic Breckenridge. Located only 1 hour and 10 minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport allows for quick access to the ranch for those flying into the area.

WATER RIGHTS-MINERAL RIGHTS

Colorado law does allow an owner to drill a domestic well on parcels greater than 35 acres in size. Nearby wells have been successful at depths ranging from 300' to 800'. 100% of mineral rights are owned on this parcel and will be conveyed with the property.

AGRICULTURAL STATUS

The current status of the property is agricultural and there is an existing grazing lease for cattle with a local rancher. This lease can be terminated with a written notice to rancher. The 2022 taxes were $31.