The Red Sunset Ranchis poised to become an alluring destination foradventure seekers, for those looking for their next great get away or those who wish to find solitude near the majestic Black Hills, the Banana Belt of the Midwest.In the Old West it wasthe gateway to theGold Rush. Now it is poised to be thefoundation to build your dream and legacy. This secluded gentleman’s ranch encompasses 160 acres of open meadowland highlighted by the spring fed ponds and endless views. It is highly regarded for its privacy and diverse wildlife populations, which include elk, deer, antelope, grouse, geese, ducks and bald eagles.

The Red Sunset Ranch offers enticing possibilities for the discerning buyer seeking a wise investment or a beautiful place to call home with its stunning views of The Black Hills, Bear Butte and Crook Mountain. It offers the best of South Dakota recreation as well as an opportune investment. This is a place of inspiration andsolitude. The possibilities and opportunities are as endless as the Western Sky.

Improvements

The 3942 square foot house has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. The home offers convenient living with the kitchen, laundry, living room master suite and 2 additional bedrooms located on the main level. The kitchen is bright and open with a large center island. The master suite, situated just off the living room, offers a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, jetted tub, and large walk-in tiled shower. The living room has a tray ceiling an electric fireplace. A large 64 X 14 deck with expansive views facing southwest to the Black Hills is accessed from the dining room.

The finished lower-level walks out to a stamped concrete patio. It features a large open family room/ game room along with a home theater with eight theater seats. A gas fireplace is located on the lower level along with a wet bar complete with a wine chiller and refrigerator. Two bedrooms, a full bath and a utility/storage area complete the lower level. The 1120 square foot, 3 car attached garage is finished with an epoxy floor and gas heater.

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 20-mile radius of Whitewood, 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.

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.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

The property is serviced by a private well drilled in 2009. It is 965 foot deep, has a 5.5 casing and is a flowing well. The property also has 3 large ponds that are spring fed and a seasonal creek.

Any mineral rights appurtenant to the property owned by the sellers will transfer with the real estate.

Region & Climate

The average annual precipitation for the area (19812010) was 21.25 inches, with most of that falling between March and September. The snowfall averages 61 inches annually, little of which remains on the ground for more than a few days. Winter days are generally sunny with the coldest month being January with an average high temperature of 37 degrees. Summers consist of warm days and cool evenings. Average high temperature in July is 85 degrees, and the average low is 59. Growing season is approximately 123 days.

Location

Whitewood was founded in 1877 when theChicago and North Western Railwayarrived into the area. It is a short 9 miles from Spearfish which was surveyed and staked out in 1876 and officially incorporated in 1888. Spearfish is ideally situated in the scenic valley of Spearfish Creek and at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon.

Known as the Queen City, Spearfish is surrounded by three prominent mountain peaks Lookout Mountain, Spearfish Mountain, and Crow Peak which form a crown circling the city. Spearfish derived its name from Native Americans and fur traders or trappers in the early 1800’s who considered the clear and tumbling stream through the canyon a good place to spear fish.

In 1877, the first store was opened along with a United States Post Office. The Spearfish Normal School, now known as Black Hills State University, was established in 1883. In 1893, a railroad was built through Spearfish Canyon. This route soon became an outstanding scenic attraction of the Black Hills, and a roadway replaced the railroad through Spearfish Canyon.

The Federal Fish Hatchery, established in 1898, is known as the D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery. In 1906, Matthew’s Opera House opened as the center of entertainment in Spearfish. After extensive renovation, Matthew’s Opera House still provides an historic setting for the visual and dramatic arts. Spearfish continues to grow and prosper. The community is a focal point for tourism, is rich in history, arts and entertainment and is a retail trade center. With Spearfish’s resort like natural setting, its business, educational, and cultural opportunities, it is a wonderful place to visit and to live.