Hill Top Ranch

This amazing 17.5-acre ranchette sits at the end of private road only two miles outside of the town of Craig, Colorado. Located on a ridgeline overlooking the Yampa River Valley, Hill Top Ranch offers a 3,684 square foot Mennonite constructed home, featuring five bedrooms and three baths spread over two levels with a walkout on the lower level. The 30x48 insulated shop will suit all those needs and in comfort with in-floor heat. The barn is attached to the shop and provides room for additional vehicle storage along with three stalls. This property features a 3.9-acre fenced pasture and 9 acres of dryland alfalfa/grass mix producing 12.5 tons in 2023. Hill Top Ranch will provide ample space for the family and friends as well as suit all your craftsmen needs with the heated shop and provide a comfortable place for all your animal or 4-H project needs. LOCATION Located only two miles outside the town of Craig, Colorado, at the end of a private road. 15 minutes will be the longest trip to any destination in town offering several restaurants, a Kroeger brand grocery store, movie theater, several parks, fair and rodeo grounds. There are several festivals throughout the year that will provide plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Less than an hour away is the town of Steamboat Springs and home to Colorado’s iconic ski resort, famous for its “Champagne Powder.” ACREAGE AND DESCRIPTION The 17.5 acres consists of rolling hills with 3.9 acres of fenced grass pasture connecting to the corral and barn. The soils are productive, with 9 acres seeded to an Alfalfa and grass, that produced 12.5 tons in 2023. The elevation of the place averages out at 6600 feet. OPERATIONS With every square inch of the ground utilized, the ranch is well suited to the horse lover, with plenty of options to get out and recreate in the millions of acres of public lands dispersed throughout the area, from national forest to high desert and everything in between. The road leading to the ranch is privately maintained and costs are shared with neighbors. Opportunity exists here to take over operations and generate additional income through snow plowing operations. WILDLIFE AND RECREATION The area teams with wildlife with deer and elk common. The second largest herd in Colorado resides just to the north of the ranch within the Elkhead Mountains and will migrate to the west from there in the fall. WATER RIGHTS AND RESOURCES Hill Top Ranch utilizes a water cistern with water transported from the town of Craig via the included ranch truck and water tank. There are several surrounding parcels with wells, so the possibility exists for a well to be drilled. No water rights are included. IMPROVEMENTS Hill Top Ranch offers a 3,684 square foot high-quality, Mennonite constructed home, featuring five bedrooms and three baths spread over two levels with a walkout on the lower level. Enjoy easy access through the main entrance into the living area or through the attached oversized, two-car garage that provides additional storage with plenty of room to maneuver about. The home is spacious with an open floor plan that flows from the living area to the dining room and kitchen. Natural light fills the south and east facing living room. The kitchen will make any cook happy with lots and lots of cabinet space provided by the custom-built cabinets and abundant countertop area to work within. It is here that the detail that went into building this home come to light, such as the built-in slide-out steps for kids to reach the sink. The kitchen also features a corner pantry for easy access to all your stores. The large dining area is also befitting for a large family or group of guests that will appreciate the dinner views out the sliding glass door that overlooks out onto the back deck and Elkhead Mountains on the horizon. One bedroom, one bathroom and the laundry room finish off the upper level. On the lower level, one will enjoy the large master bedroom with its own bathroom suite and closet. The three remaining bedrooms are also on the lower level, along with another full bath, additional storage and separate den/office that is located next to the lower-level entrance that leads out to the backyard. On the lower patio, step out and climb into the included hot tub while relaxing and enjoying the vast views upon the Elkhead Mountains to the north. Need room for additional toy storage or your own heated workshop? The 30x48 shop will suit all those needs and in comfort through the in-floor heat. The walls are insulated with spray foam and additional nooks are built into the sides of the walls to help store all the vital tools one will need. The barn is also attached to the shop and provides room for additional vehicle storage along with three stalls for all you four legged friends. TAXES: $1,624.78 (2022) SUMMARY Well suited for a ranch lifestyle, Hill Top Ranch provides a large comfortable home, with plenty of room for family or friends with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The insulated shop will help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter with its heated floor. The attached barn, stalls, corral, and fenced pasture will keep all your animals happy and provides the perfect setting for any your 4-H projects. The productive alfalfa field will help keep the four-legged friends feed and happy. With its close proximity to town, all of your needs are a short drive away, yet far enough removed from town to offer peace and solitude.