32637 County Road 53.7 , Aguilar, CO 81020(Las Animas County)

The Rugby Ranch Subdivision was developed several years ago as a 35+ acre development, with all the lots larger than 35 acres. Filing No. 1 began with lots lying between County 53.7, formerly know as US Highway 85/87, and the easterly rim rock of the plateau overlooking the old mining townsite of Rugby. A formidable geologic pinnacle protrudes from the rim rock and is known as Rugby Rock. This unique feature sits immediately above Lot 8. It is not on the property, but is the sentinel watching over it.

Access is always a critical element in selecting a property. Lot 8 has direct access from the Paved County Road into the property. Since the County Road is fenced, the entire east boundary, fronting on the County Road is fenced. The construction is a 4-strand barbed wire fence on steel posts with stays, built to DOT standards. The entrance has corner posts on each side, facilitating a controlled access. There is also a fence on the north boundary, but the south and west boundaries are not fenced.

The terrain is moderately steep and rolling with an easterly slope. Generally the area slopes southeast towards the Apishapa River, which flows through the town of Aguilar. From the property entrance to the town is a distance of 3.4 miles of excellent all-weather road. Vegetation on the property includes juniper, (cedar), and pion trees as well as scattered Gambrel Oak and Buck Brush. Grasses include Indian Ricegrass, Mutton grass, and sideoates Grama. The primary soil type in the area is Louviers-Travessilla. This primary soil type is a shallow, well drained sloping to very steep soil on ridges and side slopes of dissected plateaus. Elevation is 6,300 to 7,500 feet and annual precipitation is 14 to 16 inches. Wildlife in the area consists of mule deer, cottontail rabbits, squirrel, porcupine, coyote, a limited number of turkeys and mourning doves, with occasional elk, and antelope, usually just passing through.

Views from the property area are a combined assortment including plains toward the east, that are unlimited expanses, and the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, Greenhorn mountain, and the Spanish Peaks to the west and Fishers Peak to the south. These various vistas offer the beauty and enchantment of Southern Colorado and multiple opportunities for recreation. There are numerous lakes in the area and streams for fishing and water activities. Many areas are close to the property including San Isabel National Forest and State Wildlife parks and properties with excellent hunting. There are many historic resources readily available to enjoy as well.

Trinidad is 25 miles south from the property by I-25 and offers shopping, medical services, and all consumer needs. The closest commercial airport is in Pueblo, 60 miles north of the property and 40 miles further north is Colorado Spring with greater services. It is approximately 175 miles north to Denver by I-25.

Improvements on the property include Geodesic dome, a Yurt, chicken coop, water cisterns, septic system, electric service, propane tank with connection, and internal roadways. Further description is as follows: geodesic dome which is mounted on a wooden platform is 20 feet diameter with ventilation windows, insulation and privacy curtains; Yurt which a manufactured structure by Secret Creek is mounted on a wooden base suspended on beams and timbers sitting on poured concrete pedestals. Plumbing is stubbed in through the crawl space including water, sewer and propane. The structure is fully insulated; the chicken coop is a frame structure, site built, but easily removable and includes pens and runs.

Electric service is extended onto the property to a pedestal, but has not been distributed to the improvements. Septic system was permitted, installed and passed the final inspection. The tank has a 1000-gallon capacity and is connected to the Yurt and to the prescribed leach field. Final approval has been received. The cistern is a 3000-gallon poly tank with a line that runs to the Yurt and the hydrants. The propane tank is a 500-gallon tank and is owned and will be transferred with the property.

Internal roadways have been established and bladed in giving access to all the improvements and connect in a circular manner.

The sellers also have a bus, built to be a fully self-contained camper on the property. Their preference is to not sell the bus, but a negotiated sale may be possible. Also, there is a conex container on site that belongs to the sellers and they intend to remove it. However, as with the bus, it may be possible to acquire the container through negotiation.

Walking/hiking trails lead up the slope and throughout the property. Trees have been trimmed in areas to enable travel on the roads. Overall, the property is clean of debris and Is ready for occupancy. Though construction is occurring on the property, the property displays a lot of pride in ownership.

To view the property, contact John Stroh at 719-331-8859