Fronted by a little-traveled but well-maintained road, these properties feature dramatic terrain straight out of a Hollywood western, with the centerpiece being a private mesa that rises about 180 feet above the remainder of the properties. Atop the mesa, there are about 2.5 acres of level, potentially buildable ground, offering amazing 360-degree views, taking in the Spanish Peaks to the south, Pikes Peak to the north, and the eastern plains. On the mesa’s south side, there’s a secluded, almost hidden, valley, featuring level to rolling terrain and several small hills; this would make a great location for a home, or a terrific place to ride a horse. The property is lightly wooded, and offers some great hiking.

Recreation

The recreational opportunities offered by the San Isabel National Forest, the Arkansas River, and Pueblo Reservoir are within easy reach. The small town of Colorado City is just 8 miles away; Pueblo is 20 miles north; and the Colorado Springs airport is 65 miles north, generally well under a 1-hour drive via I-25.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

Each of these two parcels meets the acreage requirement for a domestic well permit, generally providing for household use, watering livestock, and limited irrigation. Neighboring wells range from 300 to 370 feet in depth (the norm for the region), with production rates averaging 10 gpm, and individual production rates as high as 15 gpm, the maximum allowed on a domestic well. Purchase both parcels, and have the benefits of two potential wells.

Region & Climate

Summer high temperatures in this region average in the mid to upper 80s, with wintertime highs averaging in the upper 40s and lower 50s. This area receives approximately 20 inches of rain annually, and generally gets several relatively minor snowstorms each winter, with snow melting rapidly after a day or two.

Location

These properties are located inside Hatchet Ranch East, an area covering tens of thousands of acres, and divided into parcels of at least 35 acres. Power, phone, and internet service are readily available to these parcels (fiber-optic service is widely available within Hatchet Ranch). Utilities: San Isabel Electric; Rye Telephone (phone, internet). Light covenants apply: If a new owner chooses to build on a parcel, a home must be at least 1,500 sf; a separate guest house is allowed, a well as shops, barns, arenas, and corrals. Manufactured homes are not allowed; commercial marijuana production is not allowed.