Skull Valley Horse Ranch Yavapai County - Skull Valley, Arizona   LOCATION: The Skull Valley Horse Ranch is located approximately five miles north of the unincorporated rural ranching community of Skull Valley. Skull Valley is 17 miles southwest of Prescott and 100 miles northwest of Phoenix. Originally a ranching community, Skull Valley has in recent years seen some development of large estates and horse ranches. Services available in the community of Skull Valley include a public elementary school (Grades K-6).Post office, café, general store and service station. Additional governmental, school, service, health care and shopping facilities are found in Prescott, the County seat of Yavapai County. LAND TENURE: 55± Acres Deeded Land LAND USE & ACCESS: The property is located approximately 3 miles (on plated “all-weather” road with paved water crossings) north of Iron Springs Road off Tonto Road. A private electronic gate secures access to the property. Picturesque oak trees are abundant, as well as many planted valley cottonwood trees, grapevines, and a vegetable garden. Approximately 25+ acres are laser-leveled and flood irrigated for pasture. The extensive irrigation system includes 2 ponds. Additional non-irrigated pastures comprise 25+ acres. Permanent pastures are planted in orchard grass; other fields are planted in forest blend. The property is surrounded on two sides by National Forest. Footing is excellent for horses on both deeded and Forest Service land. IMPROVEMENTS: Main Residence: The separate entrance to the beautiful 5,000± square foot main house greets guests with a rustic 3-rail pipe fence with cultured stone pillars with attached electric gates and phone pad that rings to the house. Cottonwood trees line the driveway to the home; front yard landscaping includes an automatically watered flower garden; an orchard grass lawn with aspen and purple robe locus trees and tumbled paver walkway to the door. The backyard is also completely landscaped with a 16’X32’ salt water pool with an in-floor cleaning system and electric cover; the pool is surrounded by boulders, rock, lawn, a fire pit and cherry and peach trees and flowers. The house, built in 2003, boasts quality and beauty inside and out. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, an office and a game room. Construction is 2X6 wood frame, the roof is rustic metal, all windows are Andersen dual paned, there are 2 air conditioning units and forced gas heat, the central vacuum system also has auto dust pans in walls and the three-car garage has an extra side entrance for a golf cart. A Coleman Power Station 15000 auto back-up generator provides power in the event of an outage. Floor to ceiling windows in the great room show off the breathtaking views of majestic oak trees, pastures and Granite Mountain. The corner stone gas fireplace is situated next to the entertainment center that also has niches for art. The ceiling is covered in wood and has large wood beams that guide the transition between the foyer, dining room, kitchen and office off the great room. Knotty alder custom kitchen and laundry room cabinets are finished in distressed red (some with bubbled glass inserts) and very much compliment the rustic, but upscale feel of the house. A 4-burner Wolf propane stove with griddle/grill has a custom painted tile backsplash. All counters are granite, and the kitchen and great room floors are made of circa 1904 trestle wood from a bridge over the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The refrigerator is custom Sub Zero, the dishwasher is a 2-drawer Fisher-Paykel, and the custom “appliance garage” houses smaller appliances. A cottage sink is the center of a breakfast bar/work area that overlooks a casual dining area with vast windows that look on to the landscaped backyard and pool, trees, pastures and mountains. The spacious laundry room (and all bathrooms) have slate tile floors and granite countertops. There is an abundance of storage, a built-in ironing board and laundry chute from the upstairs bedroom. A powder room off the laundry room has easy access to the outside. The master bedroom suite is spacious, with gorgeous views, 2 “his and hers” closets, slate tile and dual heads in the shower. A second bedroom with a walk-in closet and separate bathroom (with travertine tile floors and shower, flagstone counter and travertine stone sink) is on the opposite side of the house on the same floor. The third bedroom on the second floor could be considered a second master suite with a large sitting area. All bedrooms have cut pile carpeting and ceiling fans.      The game room/den has a wet bar with copper sink, refrigerator, “Daniel Joseph” signed light fixture above the bar, sealed gas fireplace, hand crafted chandelier and large area for a game table. Second Residence: The charming, originally built in 1924 and recently remodeled 2000± square foot home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wood floors throughout, a loft and covered porches on 3 sides. The “great room” a pellet stove, vaulted ceilings and beveled-glass kitchen cabinets. The cozy den/office features a brick wall with a gas-burning fireplace. Views from the porch include grape arbors, horse pastures and Granite Mountain. An automatic watering system waters the planters, grape arbors, a lawn and other flower beds including gorgeous rose bushes. Bunkhouse: The attractive 800± square foot 2 bedroom, 1 bath (shower only) bunkhouse is “western” style with knotty pine walls and ceilings and the tile floors. The fully equipped kitchen includes a side-by-side refrigerator, kitchen island with Corian countertops and desk area. Ceiling fans circulate air in each bedroom and the living area. An adjoining shop/storage area has a washer and dryer. Chicken Coop: A "state of the art" chicken house with attached completely fenced yard allows all-weahter living for feathered friends. Barn: The charming and functional 16-stall barn has been reinforced and modernized but keeps its rustic appearance. There is a large office, a tack room, a shop, washroom with a wash rack with hot water, a storage room and a foaling stall. All 18 stalls have been completely rebuilt with Rocking J interiors, exteriors and hardware, a Shoo-fly automatic fly control system, timed lights and automatic waterers. Several stalls extend to outside turnouts with 4-rail steel pipe fencing. There is room for storage and a shop. A 2.500 gallon storage tank with booster pump and fire hose provides fire protection in the event of an emergency. Hay Barn: The lumber and metal hay barn has a large frame and a concrete floor and holds 2 semi-loads of hay. Arena: The 275’ x 185’ working arena is a horseman’s dream. It is equipped for roping and working cowhorse with a return alley, holding pens, and a roping chute. Decomposed granite and sand combine for excellent footing. The arena is fenced with cedar posts and non-climb fencing and Powder River gates. A 55’ steel and wood round pen sits near the arena, as does a mechanical cow. There are also bridle racks and steel hitching posts. Near the main arena is a state-of-the-art 100’X115’ cutting pen. 2nd Arena: The working arena/turn-out has excellent footing (extensive amounts of sand have been brought in). It is fenced with 2-rail pipe fencing. Miscellaneous: Additional pastures include an irrigated “show turnout” area with white fencing and 4-large pastures with natural vegetation with non-climb wire fencing with cedar posts or barbed wire. There is extensive use of high-quality gates throughout the pasture system. Well pumps are new or have been completely rebuilt. Large cottonwood trees have been planted and line the pastures. A newly-added concrete drainage system surrounds the barn area. There is an extensive area for trailer/RV parking and a 4-horse hot-walker. Fencing: The entire 55+ property has perimeter fencing of V-mesh and net wire with juniper and cedar posts. Interior fencing for paddocks and pastures includes 4-wire barbed wire with cedar post stays, V-mesh and net wire fencing. WATER: The Skull Valley Horse Ranch has 3 groundwater wells and 2 ponds (one 8+ acre-foot pond and one tailwater pond). The water for irrigated pastures is pumped from a 500+ gallon per minute well into a large stocked (bass, bluegill and catfish) and aerated pond; it is held in a concrete cistern and then is pumped by a newly rebuilt diesel pump or gravity flows into the various pastures as needed. Two domestic wells (approximately 35+ gallons per minute) service the houses. TERRAIN & ELEVATION: The property terrain is represented by level to slightly-sloping lands. It is sustained at an approximate elevation of 4,850 feet. CLIMATE: The closest U.S. Weather Bureau Reporting Station having complete records is located in Prescott (approximate elevation 5,300 feet). This station reports the following records: Moderate Climate Average January High 50.1 degrees Average January Low 21.5 degrees Average July High 88.9 degrees Average July Low 56.9 degrees Precipitation (Annual)16-18 inches UTILITIES: The property is serviced by the following: Electricity - Arizona Public Service Telephone - Qwest Communications Gas Propane - Prescott supplier     Water - Groundwater Wells Sewer - 3 Septic Systems (houses and barn) AD VALOREM TAXES: 2004 Yavapai County Taxes: 300-20-009E (20 acres) - $152.00 300-20-009G (10 acres) - $76.00 300-20-009H - $1,364.00 300-20-009P- 1.00 PRICE: $3,350,000 COMMENTS: The Skull Valley Horse Ranch is located in an area of the state that offers a rural lifestyle, although it is easily accessible to more populated centers such as Prescott and Phoenix. The exceptional property offers a first class equestrian facility, lush, irrigated land with spectacular Granite Mountain as a backdrop. The newly-constructed main home offers up-scale amenities, first-class construction, breathtaking views and a resort lifestyle. The quiet seclusion, “year-round” climate and charming yet functional amenities provide a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer. 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.