County Road 11 , Florissant, CO 80816(Teller County)

This spectacular 115 acre ridgetop parcel is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with awe-inspiring views of the scenic Fourmile Valley. You will enjoy the end of the road privacy this parcel offers via a scenic driveway ending in a beautiful mountain meadow with great views of Pikes Peak and Mt. Pisgah. The first 3000' of the private drive is shared with the neighbor, with the last 1000' being behind your own private locked gate. The land borders state land for over 1294' along its north border and has some of the most amazing rock formations around. The location is ideal being only 43 miles to the city of Colorado Springs. This scenic ranch is surrounded by majestic rock formations and contains some incredible private building sites surrounded by Ponderosa Pines and aspens, that are ready for your Colorado dream home. This parcel could be divided into a few parcels if you are looking for a place to build your family retreat in Colorado.

TBD CR 111 FLORISSANT COLORADO - LAND DESCRIPTION - CLIMATE

The 115 acres of land associated with this ranch size parcel is one of the nicest parcels in the area. Nestled just west of Wrights Reservoir and nearby to thousands of acres of BLM lands, this property has unobstructed views of scenic Mt. Pisgah. You can also get views of Pikes Peak and the Sangre De Cristo mountains from some of the high bluffs which intersperse the parcel.

The land is comprised of a perfect mix of meadows, rock outcroppings, and scenic plateaus which are numerous on the parcel. The eastern portion of the land contains a bluff offering 360 degree views at an elevation of 8385', along with a secluded canyon providing excellent cover for mule deer and elk. The center of the parcel has an elevated plateau which provides one of the nicest building sites on the property. It has an elevation of 8340' and looks south to the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. It is bordered on the north by a secluded meadow adorned with rock formations and lined with spectacular aspen trees. The west side of the parcel has the existing driveway to a beautiful mountain meadow with outstanding views. This meadow is at a comfortable 8200' and has ample room for barns and several outbuildings. Adjacent to this meadow is a scenic draw with small springs providing a great source of water for wildlife.

The hillsides are interspersed with stands of mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir, along with stands of aspen trees. The land also provides an excellent grazing source for the large local elk herds which are common on the property. Being located next to State Land and large conserved ranches to the east, this ranch offers the ultimate in privacy and tranquility. Enjoy year around comfort with the low humidity in this comfortable semi-arid climate. You can enjoy an average of 247 days of sunshine per year with average July high temperatures around 86 degrees, and January high temperatures averaging in the mid- 30's. With only 103 days of precipitation,10.24 inches of average annual rainfall, and 58 inches of annual snowfall, this area will provide you with comfortable year- round living. The property is easily accessible all year long.

LOCATION - 1 HOUR FROM COLORADO SPRINGS

This 115 acres is conveniently located just 1 hour west of Colorado Springs and just 22 miles from Woodland Park. This property is only 12 miles from the historic town of Cripple Creek, with essential amenities you might need including an urgent care, grocery store and restaurants. This property is 2.5 hours from Denver International Airport and a little over an hour from Colorado Springs Airport.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Ideal for year-round outdoor activities, nearby Pike National Forest offers trophy mule deer and elk hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV-ing, dirt biking and more. Nearby recreation venues include Wrights Reservoir and Eleven Mile Reservoir for family fishing and kayaking. Florissant Fossil Beds is less than 5 miles away for hiking and exploring. Located just 82 miles away is world renowned, Breckenridge Ski Resort. In summary, this area provides unlimited recreational opportunities.

REAL ESTATE TAXES

2023 real estate taxes were $4079. No Showings until September 28, 2024.