Lake George, CO 80827(Park County)

Standing sentinel at the south end of the South Park National Heritage area is the hulking 11,500 foot high Thirtynine Mile Mountain. At its eastern flank in the Ponderosa Pine and Aspens, Sims Creek Ranch's 1,200+/- acres gently unfurl to meet Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir. Between those trees and the reservoir are lush and productive hay meadows. This rare assemblage of land is conveniently located approximately 2 hours from Denver and approximately 1.5 hours to Colorado Springs and each of their international airports. The ranch strikes a perfect balance between recreational opportunities not only inside the boundaries of the ranch but also all of the opportunities the area has become popular for. Expansion opportunities exist next door: Confluence Land Company is also marketing the Rogers Mountain Ranch comprised of an additional 1,250+/- acres including a luxury 10,000 custom rock and timber lodge home.

Sims Creek Ranch presents an investor a perfect opportunity at lot development as the ranch is one of the last remaining large tracts available in the area. An investor can enjoy low carry costs with this agriculturally taxed parcel. Monetize the ranch through hay production. Enjoy the big game hunting vouchers awarded to the ranch through the Colorado Landowner Preference Program. While developing your dream ranch home, overnight in the recently renovated two homes on the ranch. The "Gate House" is two bed, one bath off grid log home served by LP heat. The "Corral House" is a two story, three bedroom and two bath log home served by grid power and LP heat. Near the Corral House is an extensible set of vintage barns that have been extensively repaired and restored with an acre and half open corral in front. Within this complex is a modern tac room. The development opportunity at Sims Creek Ranch is diverse given the demand and conservation values in the area.

This rare assemblage of land is conveniently located approximately 2 hours from Denver and approximately 1.5 hours to Colorado Springs. For your recreational delights such as fishing and water sports, the boat ramp to the six mile long Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir is only minutes away. The ranch lies within South Park which is one of Colorados three intermontane basins. South Park was declared a National Heritage area by the United States Congress in 2009 to honor and preserve its rich agricultural heritage. There are only 55 of these National Heritage Areas in the United States. The ranch is close to the summit of Kenosha Pass which is one of Colorados most photographed areas during the fall when its thick stands of aspens change from green to orange and golden yellow. The Park County seat of Fairplay is just 30 minutes northwest. Beyond Fairplay another 20 minutes is the world class ski destination and town of Breckenridge. The Sims Creek Ranch is central and convenient to a host of year-round attractions and state destinations.

Sims Creek Ranch is a true sporting retreat. Its bounds are nearly limitless for hunting as it is adjacent to both Pike National Forest and BLM public lands. The ranch is located entirely within Game Unit 58 which is a draw only unit unlike other units in the area which offer over the counter hunting tags for Elk. The ranch is eligible for Colorado's Landowner Preference Program ("LPP"). The ranch is eligible for one LPP voucher redeemable for multiple tags for the entirety of multiple game units for Elk, Mule Deer and Antelope as well as one private land only voucher redeemable for tags for each species. Enjoy your private boundary with the Pike National Forest and BLM as a jumping off point into over 25,000 acres of public lands.

Within the ranch's boundaries are nine ponds where the prolific numbers antelope as well as other big game such as bear, mule deer and elk plus birds and water foul all nourish themselves. Anglers will rejoice at the number of trout ponds on the ranch. The angling program on the ranch takes full advantage of the views including the shoulder of Thirtynine Mile Mountain, the granite outcroppings of Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir and the lush hay meadows on the ranch. Fishing opportunities do not end within the borders of the ranch. There are three reservoirs and at over 6,000 surface acres for your still water fishing desires. If additional angling pursuits are desired, fly fishing on the Dream Stream, a Gold Medal designated stretch of the South Platte River which runs between Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoirs can be enjoyed as it is only a ten-minute drive from the ranch. Laiden with aquatic insects and other aquatic biomass from Spinney Mountain Reservoir which supports trout and salmon you will quickly understand from where its nickname is earned. These fisheries are served by professional outfitters and marinas.

Sims Creek Ranch is an incredibly diverse offering. Horizontal and vertical development, agricultural operations and conservation easement are all possible on the ranch. At one time, the ranch was considered for subdivision and modeled to sell residential lots for home development. a sophisticated developer could replat for smaller lots and position the ranch as a shared amenity community. It currently produces approximately 1,800 small squared bales of hay and is fenced into four pasture and offers significant expansion opportunity for seasonal livestock operations. There is an eleven acre gravel pit on the ranch that has historically been leased by Park County. The ranch has high conservation easement value. With recent changes in Colorado legislation offering landowners up to 90% of degraded value in the form of monetizable tax credits, an investor could simply turn the ranch into a legacy property for future generations to enjoy and be rewarded financially for doing so. And finally, the two homes on the ranch are fully functional. They could serve as buyer residences or they could be used to house construction crews while an owner's residence is being developed.

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