Van Dickson Ranch Skull Valley, Arizona   LOCATION: The Van Dickson Ranch has it all: Beauty, views, history, water, charm, modern amenities in barn and house, seclusion and tranquility, all within minutes of Prescott, Arizona. Located in charming Skull Valley, Arizona, the Van Dickson Ranch is 17 miles southwest of Prescott and two hours northwest of Phoenix. With an elevation of 4500 feet, Skull Valley enjoys a temperate climate with four seasons. In addition to area cattle ranches, Skull Valley has become a haven for smaller horse ranches, retreats and lovely homes on acreage. In the town is a K-6 school, a general store, post office, fruit/vegetable stand, church, community hall and depot museum, volunteer fire department and service station. Additional governmental, school, service, sports and recreation, healthcare and shopping facilities are found in thriving Prescott, the County Seat of Yavapai County. LAND TENURE: 73± Deeded Acres; 490± State Grazing Lease #05-286 LAND USE & ACCESS: The ranch is located less than one mile north of Iron Springs Road off Van Dickson Road (part of which is paved). Please call listing agent for all showings. The property has live springs with surface water rights (120 acre feet annually), ponds, a grass polo field, pastures, large picturesque oak trees and scenic grass areas with stone-lined walkways. The ranch boasts miles of magnificent trails for riding or hiking. A historic Indian fortification sits on the land, and the original house dates back to the 1890’s. The State Grazing Lease adds to the privacy and beauty of the ranch. IMPROVEMENTS: Main Residence: The historic main residence, completely remodeled in 2000, has modern amenities while maintaining its charm. The 3000± square foot home has 3 bedrooms and an office, 2½ bathrooms, a living room (part of the original homestead) with a field stone fireplace, a great room with formal dining area with large glass doors leading to outdoor entertaining areas and a spacious kitchen with an adjoining room for food preparation, storage and laundry. The private master bedroom/bath has its own outside door that leads to the gorgeous patio areas. Windows in all rooms capture the scenic views from the ranch house. The creek is a short walk from the house. Guest Casita: Detached from the main house is a 300± square foot 1 bedroom guest house with kitchen (complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and dining area) and full bath. A covered sitting area looks out on beautiful oak trees, grass and walkways to the creek. Garage: The spacious 3-car garage is complete with workbench and storage loft. South of the garage is a covered 5-bay equipment shed. Barn: The large completely-covered barn includes individual horse pens with runs, hay and feed storage, an enclosed tack room and bath room. Oversized doors on each end allow for drive-through hay delivery. A round pen sits behind the barn. UTILITIES: The property is serviced by the following: Electric: Arizona Public Service Telephone: Qwest Communications Computer: Hughes hi-speed Television: Direct TV Propane: Santa Fe Propane Water: Three private wells for domestic use and irrigation Wastewater: Septic AD VALOREM TAXES: Tax Parcel #300-04-012G - $1,497 (2009) Tax Parcel #300-04-012K - $4,607 (2009) ZONING: Yavapai County RCU-2A PRICE: Temporarily off the market COMMENTS: The picturesque Van Dickson Ranch offers a rare opportunity for the Buyer who is looking for beauty, charm, history, privacy, water, pasture land, statuesque oak trees amid grassy pathways and a spacious environment, all with a homestead and barn with modern amenities. This captivating property is truly one-of-a-kind that must be seen to be believed. CONTACT: Marilyn Harris, Manistee Investments, Inc. 102 East San Miguel Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012 602.274.7777, 602.549.2725 cell Click on images to view larger picture         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.