861 Stove Prairie Rd, Bellvue, CO 80512

Welcome to Skelton Mountain Dream Ranch located 40 minutes West of Fort Collins, CO. This stunning equestrian property boasts 180 +/- acres of diverse mountain land including 3/4 of a mile of Stove Prairie Creek. It includes a 3008 sqft home, detached garage, 12 stall horse barn, indoor and outdoor arenas, and much much more! This unique listing truly offers everything one could want in a great equestrian property with pristine mountain living.LandSkelton Mountain Dream Ranch encompasses 180 +/- acres of lush meadows, pine trees, and beautiful rock outcrops in a mountain setting. Stove Prairie Creek meanders through for 3/4 of a mile and also feeds a pond on the property. It is fenced and cross fenced for multiple pastures, with most of them having access to Stove Prairie Creek. Three of the pastures also include loafing sheds, one with a store room. The property consists of two separate lots, each with its own well. The main property (Lot 2) is 160 +/- acres and includes the house and all of the outbuildings. Lot 1 is 20 acres and adjoins Lot 2. This listing is for both properties sold together. ImprovementsThe 3-bedroom/ 3-bathroom home features a gorgeous 2-story layout with high-end finishes. It was designed and engineered to be a passive house that is incredibly energy efficient with 17? exterior walls and custom triple pane window and doors. The main level of the house offers a spacious eat-in kitchen, separate formal dining room, sizable office space, laundry room and great room. The great room includes a beautiful stone, wood-burning fireplace and large front windows with breathtaking mountain views. The Master bedroom is also located on the main floor, and features a Jack and Jill bathroom and large walk-in closet. Climbing the beautiful custom curved staircase to the second level of the home, you will find two additional guest bedrooms, a stone tile bathroom with Jacuzzi Tub, and two spacious loft balconies (with ample room for futon beds, an additional office space or reading area). The entire house boasts plenty of windows and skylights, which offer exquisite natural lighting throughout the house and stunning views of the surrounding area. And perhaps one of the greatest features of the home is the expertly designed outdoor patio area that overlooks the South side of the property. This great set up boasts a nice outdoor kitchen/ grilling area, a wonderful space for entertaining guests and friends, as well as a separate gas fire pit area to enjoy year round. Adjacent to the house is the detached two car garage for parking and storage. Skelton Mountain Dream Ranch is a true equestrian property. Its extensive horse facilities include a 30m x 60m indoor dressage arena, an outdoor dressage arena, a 60' round pen, and a 12 stall horse barn. The horse barn includes 11 12' X 12' paddock stalls, (7 of which have connecting outdoor runs) plus a 12' X 16' foaling stall, all with automatic waterers. It also includes a 12' X 12' tack room as well as a separate office area with a sink, bathroom and washer/dryer. The multitude of trees bring life to the property while keeping it private. The entire property boasts breathtaking mountain views with great nearby recreation and abundant wildlife. Wild Turkeys and Mule Deer frequent the property and at times can be spotted from the house. Elk and Moose are also occasionally seen moving through the area. Skelton Mountain Dream Ranch truly has everything one could want in a premier horse property, while also boasting all the great amenities of comfortable mountain living. Call the listing agents today to schedule a qualified showing of this tremendous property. RecreationSkelton Mountain Dream Ranch is situated only 10 minutes from the Wild and Scenic Poudre River where you can enjoy rafting, kayaking, and fishing. The ranch is located within Colorado's hunting unit 19 which offers 1000's of acres of accessible National Forest. Depending on the desired hunting season, Deer and Elk tags are obtainable most years. LocationSkelton Mountain Dream Ranch is ideally located just 40-45 minutes from Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park (gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park). Denver International Airport is 90 minutes away. Just 3 miles north of the property is the historic Stove Prairie School still enrolling grades K-5.