9,171 Acres in Hanston, KS - $20,634,750

The S&E Ranch is located just 25 miles Northeast of iconic Dodge City and strategically positioned in the heart of one of the most prolific grazing areas in all of Central and Western Kansas. S&E Ranch is ideally located near local cattle markets and feed yards in nearby Dodge City while being situated right in the center of prime grass country. This ranch spans over 9,000+ acres, which is mostly contiguous and is set up to support up to 1,250 cows. The contiguous portion of this ranch spans 6 miles wide and 3 miles North to South, with a spring-fed creek flowing directly through the center of the acreage. Over 650 acres of cropland provide adequate feed and grain to support feeding on the ranch throughout the winter months, and a lease of a neighboring irrigated crop pivot will transfer to the new owner, allowing for sustainable feed production through any years of below-average rainfall. Significant capital has been invested in S&E Ranch over the course of its ownership, with a focus on efficient functionality and unrivaled water production and management. The infrastructure systems supporting the daily operations of the S&E Ranch are simply unrivaled for the area. These improvements allow for a higher stocking rate compared to similar ranches within this part of the state. S&E Ranch LLC operates under a strict rotational grazing system, and the foundation is in place to run 4 -5 separate cow herds within separate units of the ranch. Each unit has its own water supply and a backup water supply. Custom corrals have been built on each unit of the ranch, allowing for easy loadout and management of each cow herd within the ranch. Miles of fence has been updated in recent years, with the perimeter fencing all being in exceptional condition. Proper risk management has been assessed throughout the ranch to ensure the health of the cow herd through the freshwater supply. Multiple water wells push water through 12+ miles of pipe, supplying fresh water to over 80 permanent water tanks strategically placed throughout the landscape. Multiple 35,000-gallon steel ribbed tanks are filled to the brim at all times as a secondary option to the regular stock tanks located throughout the ranch - risk management in case a well needs to be worked on for a short period of time or during a power outage. A spring-fed creek runs through the center of the ranch and has remained flowing during the driest of drought years. Internal roads/trails provide easy travel through the ranch with cattle guards at each fence line, providing the convenience of rarely ever needing to open a gate. The S&E Ranch headquarters is located on the Eastern half of the ranch and has been custom-designed to include historical features found throughout the ranch over the last several years. A historic ranch windmill has been relocated to the center of the circle drive, in front of the ranch residence, and could be viewed as a representation of the S&E owners’ dedication to the development of the water supply to assure optimum health of their highly reputable red angus herd. The ranch residence can be found at the end of a nearly mile driveway, which is accessed through a stunning overhead entryway, and the drive is lined by miles of custom-built pipe fencing. The residence has been custom-engineered and designed to fully withstand the unpredictable weather conditions of Western Kansas while also providing an optimum level of comfort and style. With 4,284 sq feet of high-end finished living space, this stunning home was built in 2021 and features 6 large bedrooms, 2 full baths / 1 half bath, a fully finished basement with bedroom accommodations, a large safe room, and a low maintenance exterior design featuring a steel roof and concrete siding and a stone built back patio which provides an incredible front row seat to the best star gazing you’ll find on the open prairie of Kansas. The 60’ x 40’ steel building provides workshop space and storage for equipment, as well as additional vehicle space separate from the garage attached to the residence. This steel building is built to withstand the elements and remains at a comfortable climate year-round thanks to the thick insulated walls. The concrete circle drive extends well beyond the normal driveway space and provides an all-weather, clean surface for traveling around the entire headquarters area. Another major convenience. The S&E Ranch also provides many exceptional recreational opportunities as well with ample wildlife on the ranch including whitetail deer, pheasant and quail, and Rio Grande turkeys. This area is very reputable for producing trophy whitetail deer and it is common to fill a bag limit of upland birds in the Fall months as well. Historical Dodge City, KS, is only a 25-minute drive from the ranch and provides all the major amenities, including several dining options, retail, equipment, and auto dealers, and all of your hardware and farm and ranch supply needs. The Dodge City airport is nearby, and Dodge City is also a regional destination for entertainment at the Boot Hill Casino, United Wireless Arena, Dodge City Days Rodeo, and many other attractions. S&E Ranch is one of the largest cattle ranches in the West Central portion of Kansas and has the infrastructure and grass quality to support a superior grazing rate for the region. S&E Ranch is one of the most turn-key cattle ranches available anywhere in the Midwest and has been engineered to efficiently operate on a daily basis, with only a couple ranch hands and minimal equipment or trucking. The S&E Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well-designed ranch that is all set up and ready to operate.