CHIMNEY ROCK RANCH
Year - Around Cattle Ranch. A Combination of Sprinkler Irrigated Grass, Sprinkler Irrigated Farm Land, Corrals and Native Upland Pasture.

SOLD for $600,000.00

Excellent Location in eastern Scotts Bluff County.

This is a beautiful setting just west of Chimney Rock (a National Historic Site). This property is an operating farm and ranch unit. Economical water right provides a certain amount of comfort for yearly pasture regardless of drought or the conditions of nature. Center pivot sprinklers insure your carrying capacity. This could be an all grass ranch but has the ability to raise feed for winter. The ranch is all contiguous. The elevation is approx. 3,750 feet. Normal average annual precipitation is 15.7 inches per year. Cleveland Creek flows regularly through the north section of the property.

The Home is a Modern Ranch Style Home with 3 Bedrooms and 1 bath, & attached garage. The home was remodeled in 1975. There is also a 2,000 sq. ft. Quonset with cement floor. Other improvements include 2 – 17,500 bu. Grain Bins and Corrals.

There are about 950 acres of native pasture and 75 acres in irrigated pasture. Major pasture grasses in the upland pasture include: Prairie Sandreed, Sand Bluestem, Needle & Thread, Blue Grama, Western & Wheat grass. The irrigated pasture has been inter-seeded to improve production.

The irrigated land under the north pivot is McGrew Loam Alkali most suitable for sugar beets, alfalfa, corn, and irrigated pasture. The irrigated land under the south pivot is more sandy in nature and is currently in winter wheat. Irrigation Water is applied with Two 1998 Zimmatic 6 tower center pivots. One full circle & 1 half circle. They are currently irrigating approximately 101 acres under the north pivot and 39.5 acres under the south pivot. There are some additional flood irrigated lands in the corners.

LOCATION: From McGrew, Nebraska 1-1/2 miles east on Hwy 92 and 1 1/2 miles south on CR36

ACREAGE: Deeded Lands – 1,120 acres +/- (Court House).

CARRYING CAPACITY: Owner rated at 80-90 cow/calf pair year in the upland pasture and an additional 40 Pair on the land now in irrigated pasture.  

WILDLIFE: The characteristics of the land is attractive to Waterfowl, Upland Birds &. Deer

IRRIGATION: is currently applied to the pivots by a diesel motor and pump.

DITCH IRRIGATION WATER RIGHTS: The water is delivered by Castle Rock Irrigation. This is one of the better irrigation Districts on the upper North Platte River. This canal has the 5th oldest water right on the river and is very seldom shut off. The Irrigation tax is $11.00 per acre on 102.41 acres of Class 1 water; and $8.00 per acre on 59.9 acres of Class 2 water.

LIVESTOCK WATER: Cleveland Creek runs through the irrigated pasture. The upland pasture is watered by 2 windmills and a supplemental tank off the house well.  There are also seasonal irrigation canals running through the Ranch.

TAXES & ASSESSMENTS: 2007 Real Estate Taxes - $5,192.50.  2007 Irrigation Water Tax (based on 157.5 acres +/- of water right) = $1,605.71.

FARM SERVICE AGENCY INFORMATION:. Cropland Acres: 190.3. Corn Base: 126.1 Acres.

MINERALS: Sellers are offering a 1/2 interest in minerals they now own or control, and are reserving a 1/2 non-participating royalty interest for 15 years from date of Deed. No mineral search has been conducted and none is anticipated.

POSSESSION AND CLOSING: The Seller will give immediate possession on closing subject to retained occupancy of the Home  until November 1, 2008. Possession of the north circle is also November 1, 2008. Possession of the south circle which is currently in wheat will be after the wheat is harvested in July, 2008. This will simplify matters regarding irrigation on the grass and Beet land which have 2 different operators at this time.

ASKING PRICE:    $620,000.00. 

NOTE: INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM SOURCES DEEMED TO BE RELIABLE, BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED.

Buyers should note: Carrying capacity can and does vary from operator to operator and year to year as well as with age and type of livestock. Interested parties should and are expected to conduct their own analysis. All agent’s representing Kraupie’s Real Estate & Auctioneers are working as Seller’s Agents. Buyer’s should also note we will not accept Sub-Agency without prior consent from the Listing Broker. All Agents representing a Buyer are to be compensated by the Buyer.