PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Location: The El Rito de Tierra Amarilla is located 6.5 miles Southeast of Tierra Amarilla, just 30 minutes south of Chama and 1.25 hours north of Santa Fe.
Acres:422.78
Terrain: Elevations on the El Rito de Tierra Amarilla Ranch range from 7,800 to 8,400+ ft. Terrain includes lush meadows, blue spruce, aspen, ponderosa pine, pinion-juniper, and a variety of other trees include oak brush which shimmers red and yellow in the fall.
Water: The ranch is watered with a state of the art infiltration gallery system. The system is fed by the underground river flow and pumped into a 3,500-gallon storage tank. From this storage tank, the water is gravity fed to both homes and the barn. The El Rito de Tierra Amarilla Creek also provides a natural watering system for livestock and wildlife.
Access: Access is provided by paved highway 64 to the entrances. Graded gravel road...
Access: Access is provided by paved highway 64 to the entrances. Graded gravel roads provide access to the improvements. Two-track ranch roads allow for access to other portion of the ranch..
Hunting/Recreation: There are many species of wildlife calling the El Rito de Tierrra Amarilla Ranch home. The El Rito de Tierra Amarilla Creek runs through the main part of the ranch. You can walk along the river bank and see trout feeding along with the many species of wildlife. The primary big game species is elk and currently the ranch receives 1 mature bull, 1 antlerless and 1 archery elk hunting authorizations issued by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The ranch also has mule deer, bear, cougar, turkey and grouse.
Improvements: The owners home resembles a high mountain Swiss Chalet with beautiful decor. All furnishings except artwork are included in this offering. This custom two-story home contains 5,680 +/- sq. feet, has 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 5 fireplaces, high end appliances, triple pane energy efficient windows, and an updated kitchen with granite countertops (leather finish). The exterior of the has new stucco. The home is heated with a wood boiler or a propane boiler. The home three hot water systems; wood boiler, propane or electric hot water heaters. Front and side porches offer exceptional views of the Rito de Tierra Amarilla Creek, Colorado peaks, and the mountains surrounding this property.
The guest home is in excellent condition and is perfectly set, off the highway for privacy, yet has great access and views. This 1,000 +/- sq. ft. guest home features 2 bedrooms, with 2 full baths, and enclosed heated garage. The home is heated with a propane boiler system transferring heat to the numerous baseboard units throughout the home. The fireplace provides adequate heating in most winters for the entire home. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with high end appliances and granite counter tops. The outside of the home has new stucco. The views from the front porch are spectacular and overlook the main home and surrounding mountains.
The post and beam two story barn is heated, equipped with satellite, has a 3/4 bath, a workshop area, and hay loft. The pens were constructed using the Temple Grandin design. This design is curved, intended to reduce stress, panic and injury to animals. Both the main home and barn are equipped with wood burning boiler systems (Central Boiler E Classic) that provide heat and hot water. The main home also has central heat and electricity, along with a gas hot water system as a backup to the boiler system. All are very efficient and in great working condition. The main home and barn have wood sheds to store wood used to operate the wood burning boiler systems.
Minerals and Equipment: There are no minerals to be conveyed with this property. The owner is willing to negotiate the sale of several pieces of equipment that are used to maintain the roads and other physical features of the ranch. This property is unique in many ways and has the recreation appeal that many outdoor enthusiasts will find very appealing, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, and a variety of wildlife viewing that make this property a one of a kind buying opportunity.
Remarks:The El Rito de Tierra Amarilla Ranch is an ideal gentlemens ranch retreat with the added bonus of hunting opportunities.
Price: We have the El Rito de Tierra Amarilla Ranch priced at $1,850,000 and truly believe it is reasonably priced based on all its features. If you are truly searching for that one of a kind home/recreational ranch property or a seasonal get-a-way property close to Santa Fe and the beautiful San Juan Mountain Range of Southern Colorado, El Rito de Tierra Amarilla Ranch is your place.
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6.5 miles southeast of Tierra Amarilla on highway 64