Unique Eastern Colorado Ranch Listed

South Comanche Ranch, Byers, CO
South Comanche Ranch, Byers, CO
(Hall & Hall)

The South Comanche Ranch near Byers, CO, is listed by Hall & Hall for $19.8 million. It’s a unique large ranch – 17,853 acres – within 60 miles of downtown Denver.

South Comanche Ranch

The ranch lies just 14 miles south of I-70 and runs approximately 650 cow-calf pairs. The region annually receives 12 to 18 inches of rainfall. The ranch is fenced into 18 pastures and is exceptionally well-watered with 20 wells, seasonal stream flows and numerous reservoirs.

Distant view of the Rocky Mountains from South Comanche Ranch

Pasture and extensive corrals, along with loading snake and hydraulic chute, makes for efficient cattle operation. The 3,460± square foot owner’s residence has been remodeled and is a comfortable five-bedroom home. The terrain is incredibly diverse for eastern Colorado with over nine miles of riparian bottoms, some dryland farming, terraced hillsides, timbered foothills, open grasslands and scenic arroyos. Distant views of the Rocky Mountain peaks dominate the skyline from most places on the ranch. Wildlife is prolific including deer, antelope, and a variety of smaller game animals.

 

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