Simoneau Farms
Simoneau Farms is a turn-key 155.38 acre cattle ranch with a fully remodeled 3,869 sq ft Victorian home, with a 2500+/- SqFt basement that blends historic charm and modern comfort. Includes cross-fenced pastures, working pens, cultivation, and alfalfa. Ideal for livestock, wildlife, and rural living just a half mile from blacktop, this property is ready for immediate ranching use with no detail overlooked.
Land
This exceptional 155.38 acre ranch offers a highly functional and thoughtfully managed layout, designed for both productivity and long-term sustainability. The entire property is fenced, allowing for rotational grazing and effective herd control. Pastures are equipped with well-placed gates, chutes, and working alleys that simplify livestock movement and increase operational efficiency.
The ranch includes cultivation and high-quality alfalfa, offering valuable feed or income potenti...
The ranch includes cultivation and high-quality alfalfa, offering valuable feed or income potential. The remaining acreage features native Kansas grasses, with gentle draws running through that provide natural drainage, forage diversity, and cover for wildlife.
Each pasture is serviced by rural water tanks, ensuring consistent water access for cattle, and the home site includes a private water well for added reliability. The property’s natural terrain and vegetation make it ideal not only for livestock but also for maintaining healthy soil and a diverse ecosystem. Access is easy, with the ranch located just a half mile from a blacktop road.
Improvements
At the heart of this ranch is a beautifully remodeled 3,869 sq ft Victorian home with an approximate 2500 SqFt basement that blends old-world charm with modern luxury. This 6-bedroom, 4-bath home boasts an open floor plan, highlighted by a spacious kitchen with a large island, seamlessly connected to a generous living area that offers panoramic ranch views. While preserving its historical character, the home includes updated amenities and finishes to meet the needs of a modern home.
The residence is surrounded by meticulously maintained landscaping and a well-kept yard, providing a beautiful centerpiece in the midst of a working ranch. Additional comfort features include a whole-farm backup generator that powers the home and main ranch systemsensuring uninterrupted operations. Outdoor amenities include a private pool, covered patio with a built-in grill, ice maker, and dedicated pool shed, creating an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing after a day’s work.
Ranch infrastructure is first-class and designed with operational ease in mind:
Excellent working pens
Calving barn with pens and integrated chute system
Multiple cross-fenced pastures for rotation and separation
Well-built gates, alleys, and sorting areas
All facilities are well-maintained and ready to handle cattle, horses, or other livestock efficiently.
Recreation
In addition to its robust agricultural capability, this property offers exceptional recreational value. The combination of native grasses, cultivated fields, draws, and water resources creates ideal conditions for wildlife. The ranch is home to healthy populations of whitetail deer, turkey, and upland game birds, offering outstanding hunting opportunities throughout the year.
For those who enjoy the outdoors beyond hunting, the landscaped pool area and patio make it easy to unwind and entertain, turning this working ranch into a lifestyle retreat. Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman, a ranching family, or someone looking for a self-sufficient rural escape, the recreational offerings are as strong as the operational ones.
Region & Climate
Damar, Kansas, experiences a moderate climate typical of Central Kansas. Summers are warm to hot, with daytime temperatures often reaching the upper 80s and low 90s, while nighttime lows fall into the 60s. Winters are colder, with daytime highs usually in the 30s to 40s, and nighttime lows dropping into the 10s and 20s. Spring and fall are transitional seasons with moderate temperatures and shifting weather patterns. Spring tends to be wet and stormy, while fall is typically dry and mild, making it a favorite season for outdoor activities and harvests. The area receives an average of 25 inches of precipitation annually, most of which falls during the late spring and early summer months. Snowfall is light to moderate in the winter.
Location
Simoneau Farms is located just 1 mile straight south of Damar, a small rural town located in Rooks County in north-central Kansas. It is also just a half mile from blacktop with highway 18. Damar lies along U.S. Highway 18, offering a peaceful setting surrounded by farmland and prairie.
The town is approximately 23 miles west of Stockton, the county seat of Rooks County, which offers local services and amenities.
To the east, Plainville is about 20miles away, providing additional shopping, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Hays is a major hub in northwestern Kansas, is located about 45miles southeast of Damar. Hays is home to Fort Hays State University and Hays Medical Center, and is the largest city in the region. It features a wide variety of shopping centers, restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment options, making it a popular spot for weekend trips, errands, and social outings.
Hill City, another nearby community, lies about 16 miles west of Damar.
In terms of natural and recreational attractions:
Webster State Park, a popular spot for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping, is located about 14 miles east of Damar near Stockton.
Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, known for its birdwatching and scenic prairie views, is around 50miles northeast.
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