6,000 Acres in Datil, NM - $950,000

This is a really nice ranch located within 3 miles of Datil NM. There are 160 deeded acres with 5,842 acres Forest Lease that is permitted for 70 aum's year long. A wrap around porch encompasses the 2,500 sq. ft. modular home with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, sitting area and den. The interior is an open floor plan with beautiful archways that lead into the kitchen, dining and living area. Flooring throughout the home is laminated hard wood and heating is provided by central gas and a very efficient fireplace. There are two 1,500 sq. ft. metal barn/storages and one 3 sided 1,500 sq. ft. barn. A very productive 500 foot well supplies water to the home and corrals and feeds into two 5,000 gallon storages on the private and a 3,000 gallon and 5,000 gallon water storage on the forest. There is 11 miles of pipeline that provide water into eleven drinkers in every pasture. Numerous dirt tanks scattered around the ranch also provide water to the cattle and wildlife. The ranch is located in Hunting Unit 13 and abounds with trophy size elk, mule deer, an occasional black bear and lion and numerous varieties of birds and smaller predators. The terrain is rolling to mountainous with canyons and has great grass coverage. The elevation averages 7,400 ft with the highest point at 9,400 ft. on Indian Peak. The ranch has a protective covering of Ponderosa, Pinion, Cedar and Juniper trees. This is a nice ranch conveniently located near town with good access and plenty of privacy. The new fence around the 160 deeded acres allows the private land to be locked by new steel swinging gates. The abundance of grass and wildlife makes this a perfect place for a small ranch operation with a great potential to create a private hunting outfit. Owner prefers a 1030 exchange.