The Double Bar A Ranch at Peeples Valley “One-of-a-Kind” Getaway or Full-Time Resort Living   LOCATION: Peeples Valley, Arizona, is a charming rural community with “year-round” climate at an elevation between 4,700’ and 4,800’ located 1.5 hours northwest of Phoenix and 45 minutes southwest of Prescott, AZ. Access is easy from Southern California and Wickenburg, AZ. Originally a ranching community, Peeples Valley has in recent years seen the development of tasteful estates and horse ranches in addition to existing cattle ranches. Services in the town include restaurants, motels, service stations and antique, variety and general stores and a new elementary school. Additional governmental, school, service, sports and recreation, healthcare and shopping facilities are found in thriving Prescott, the County Seat of Yavapai County. LAND TENURE: 152± Acres Deeded Land LAND USE & ACCESS: The Ranch/Resort is located a short three miles west of Arizona Highway 89 via Hays Ranch Road, then Double Bar A Ranch Road. Roads are well-maintained dirt roads. Charming iron signs direct residents and visitors. Gates are locked and property must be shown by Listing Agents. Picturesque oak and pine trees are abundant, as well as many planted and bubbled fruit and cottonwood trees. There is a spring-fed and water runoff-fed pond graced by a beautiful boathouse/pavilion. The property is surrounded by cattle ranches and has close proximity to State Land. Stone patios and barbeque areas make attractive use of natural vegetation in addition to rose and bulb gardens. There is a completely fenced and bubbled garden area for dwarf fruit trees, grapes, vegetables or flowers. Eleven buildings sit on the land, including an historic main house with separate guest bedrooms, a studio/office, a 2-bedroom caretaker’s house, a barn with complete second-story apartment, the pond pavilion, and separate garages, shops and storage rooms. IMPROVEMENTS: Main Residence: The historic log ranch home has charm and comfort coupled with modern conveniences and updated style. Brick and wood flooring, granite kitchen countertops, a Vermont casting wood-burning stove (in addition to gas wall-mounted heaters and a fireplace), antique light fixtures, a Dutch door that leads to a screened-in “Arizona Room” with a magnificent one-of-a-kind dining table and numerous flagstone patios with fire-pits, a heated spa, fireplaces and gas and wood-burning stoves make life at this ranch “year-round resort living”. The master bedroom includes a sitting area and bath with laundry. Two separate guest cottages adjoin the main home as well as two additional baths. A flagstone walkway leads from the main residence and cottages to the completely fenced and covered garden area with an irrigation system and the tennis court and playground. Views, recreation and serenity compliment life at “the ranch”. Caretaker's Home: The two bedroom 900+ square foot home maintains the beauty and convenience of ranch living. With central air conditioning and both gas heat and a Vermont wood-burning stove, the second home also has breathtaking views, charming flagstone patios with a fireplace and gas barbeque, a rose garden, fruit trees and a covered front porch. A garage, laundry, dish television and the internet provide additional amenities of modern living. The Pond Pavilion: The Pavilion makes spectacular use of stone, wood, copper light, water and rock to create a magnificent but tranquil environment. Overlooking the ranch pond, the Pavilion and dock welcome guests to the ranch. The spectacular wood-burning stone fireplace is the center of the main room that includes Craftsmen in Wood doors, slate floors with compass sites and native Arizona wildlife incorporated in the stone, wood windows and blinds, a copper-framed skylight, a brass sink, a 2 burner stove, refrigerator, microwave, electric heat-strips under floor, and ceiling fans. The adjoining card room/dining area boasts fir bookshelves and a handmade seating area with a spacious table. Main Barn: The red two-story ranch barn is 1790+ square feet of living for both horses and riders. The first level includes 4 12’X12’ stalls with runs and 2 8’X12’ tack and/or feed rooms with steel doors and panels. The “Eagles’ Nest” apartment over this barn has a covered front deck/porch with gorgeous views, a complete kitchen, a washer and dryer, bath with shower, air conditioning, strip heating, a Vermont casting wood-burning stove and superior insulation. The “Eagles’ Nest” sleeps four and maintains the ranch combination of comfort, charm and convenience. Second Barn: A second rustic barn (that would make a wonderful party room) has a separate room that houses a propane-powered Kohler Switch Generator as a secondary power source and has 220 voltage. Barn amenities include a 4-horse hot walker, a 10-ton pellet feeder, a wash rack, septic dump station, 5 corrals with underground water, a must-see “surrey with the fringe on top” and a multi-purpose ranch truck. Third Barn: The original ranch barn maintains the rustic feel with a Dutch door but is now used as a workshop/storage area. Other Buildings: A free-standing office/studio is nestled in the trees and has wood floors, paneling and beams, a Vermont casting wood-burning stove, a gas wall heater and its own septic tank. "Hidden Hollow" Picnic Site: “Hidden Hollow” is a secluded picnic site overlooking cottonwood trees with a corral for horses, flagstone walkways and benches, running water, barbeque and wood fire area and permanent seating and table for dining. Additional Garage: Housed in an additional garage and included in the sale are 2 battery-powered golf carts and 2 “Gem” electric carts. RECREATION AMENITIES: The ranch is a recreation-lover’s dream. In addition to the horse facilities the ranch is home to recreational activities for all ages. There is a complete children’s playground with high quality swings, teeter-totter and jungle gyms, volleyball court, a fenced tennis court, a basketball hoop, tetherball pole, a ball field for a variety of games and an area for trap and skeet. For years the ranch pond was stocked with Arizona bass and catfish. And tired muscles can relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi/spa after a day of outdoor activities. Fire Suppression A professional system to prevent and/or extinguish fires was installed on the Double Bar A Ranch in 2005. Included are three (3) “fire houses” containing 200’ of hose connected to a water source that sprays water at over 40 pounds per second. In addition there are is (1) fire hydrant where hoses can be easily connected. All dwelling roofs have been sprayed with fire retardant. WATER: The Peeples Valley Ranch/Resort includes 1 spring-fed and 4 groundwater wells. Water is stored in two 40,000 gallon storage tanks that are filled by the spring-fed well and an electric on-demand pump at the main well. The three additional wells are used respectively for watering vegetation, watering livestock and providing surplus domestic well capacity. UTILITIES: The property is serviced by the following: Electricity: Arizona Public Service (3 electrical meters) Telephone: Qwest Communications Television: Dish TV Gas: Three 1,000 gallon Propane Tanks serviced by Flame Auxiliary: Kohler Switch generator (propane powered) Heat: Various: Gas (both local and central systems), Electric heat and Electric Strip heating, Fireplaces and Vermont Casting wood stoves. Water: 1 spring-fed and 4 groundwater wells Sewer: 3 Septic systems (with a fourth septic tank installed at the office/studio). AD VALOREM TAXES: 2004 Yavapai County Taxes: $4,664(based on agricultural use) PRICE: Temporarily off the market COMMENTS: The Double Bar A Ranch at Peeples Valley is truly one-of-a-kind for the discriminating Buyer who wishes rustic charm with modern amenities in a tasteful and tranquil environment. The Ranch is perfect for an incomparable family compound, a retreat, a horse lover’s haven, a weekend getaway or a full-time living site with a resort flair. Every part of the Ranch has been meticulously thought out. Interior roads have automatic lighting, planted trees (including Chinese elm, Arizona cypress, cedar, cottonwood and fruit trees) have unique “animal-proof” bubblers, and road signs, light fixtures and ornamental mantle pieces are hand-crafted from iron and wood. Gardens and scenic walkways abound. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a beautiful piece of the Arizona landscape. Click on images to view larger picture     View Virtual Tour   The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable. We assume no responsibility for changes, errors, omissions or withdrawal from the market without notice.