210259 County Road 34, Bayard, NE 69334 - Scotts Bluff County

Weekes Ranch is a terrific opportunity to purchase a nice irrigated and dryland grass ranch including a NE BELF lease section, ideal for raising cattle and horses.

This property is accessed by a paved county road and only 2.5 miles from Hwy 92 and the community of McGrew.

There is a wonderful 3,024 sq ft ranch style home remodeled in 2008, a 2-car detached garage, 3300 sq ft shop and a 2280 sq ft horse barn with 4 stalls, etc.

Land

The Weekes Ranch consists of 260.48 +/- acres of deed land and a 640 +/- acre NE BELF lease.

The irrigation water on the property is supplied by the Castle Rock Irrigation District with 140.1 shares of water providing excellent irrigating of the land. The irrigation system is operated by 2 pumping stations, an extensive pipeline system delivering water to 21 runs utilizing a K-Line irrigation system. K-Line Irrigation North America | Your Irrigation Solution

The pastureland is well watered via a pipeline system feeding several strategically placed water tanks.

The pastures are cross fenced and the grass has been well managed.

117.1 +/- acres of the irrigated land is currently in alfalfa hay and there are 23 +/- acres of irrigated grass.

Improvements

The Weekes Ranch has a great set of improvements, starting with a lovely and recently remodeled 3024 sq ft ranch style home. The home boasts a large open concept kitchen complete with custom built cabinets, a dining area with a gas fireplace, a large primary bedroom, full bath, laundry room, mud room and an expansive family room with a gas faux wood stove all located on the main level. The finished basement has a large living room, 3 nonconforming bedrooms, a 2nd full bath and a kitchen area. The home is very energy efficient, utilizing 2 room A/C units and the heat is electric baseboard along with the aforementioned gas fireplace and stove.

There is a detached 2-car garage complete with remote controls and keypad openers.

There is a magnificent 3300 sq ft shop with a full concrete floor and multiple doors, the overhead roll door includes an opener. The shop is very well lit allowing you to work anytime.

There is a beautiful 2280 sq ft horse barn with 4 stalls, 2 tie stalls, a wash area and heated tack room located next to several working pens.

There is also an outdoor roping arena that is roughly 130 ft. wide by 250ft. long.

The ranch has excellent fence consisting of a mix of barbed wire and some pipe fencing.

There are several additional smaller outbuildings on the ranch as well.

There is a propane tank that is owned that provides propane to the house.

The improvements are on a private well and septic system.

Recreation

The Weekes Ranch will allow you to enjoy all the recreational activities associated with the rural lifestyle, from riding UTV’s, ATV’s and horses to just enjoying nature.

The property is only a short distance south of the North Platte River which boasts some of the best waterfowl hunting in the nation.

There is a variety of habitat on the property that provides excellent cover for Mule Deer and White-tailed Deer as well as small game, turkey, varmints and waterfowl. This is also an area for the potential to see elk, bighorn sheep and pronghorn.

Agriculture

Weekes Ranch is a tremendous opportunity to purchase a nice ranch suitable for raising cattle, horses and alfalfa.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

All water and mineral rights on this property currently owned by the Seller will transfer to the Buyer at Closing.

Including 140.1 Shares of Castle Rock Irrigation District water.

General Operations

Weekes Ranch is an excellent ranch for raising cattle, horses and hay.

Close to several thriving communities and agricultural markets.

Region & Climate

Weather Highlights

Summer High:the July high is around 90 degreesWinter Low:the January low is 15Rain:averages 16 inches of rain a yearSnow:averages 40 inches of snow a year

McGrew, NE has a dry continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Winters in McGrew are characterized by frequent snowfall with temperatures usually below freezing. During the summer months, temperatures can rise up to the mid-80s with moderate humidity levels. The area receives an average of 23 inches of precipitation each year, most of which falls during spring and winter months.

McGrew, Nebraska gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year.The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

McGrew averages 40 inches of snow per year.The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 230 sunny days per year in McGrew.The US average is 205 sunny days.

McGrew gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

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History

TheWildcat Hillsare anescarpmentbetween theNorth Platte RiverandPumpkin Creekin the westernPanhandle, in the state ofNebraskain theGreat Plainsregion of the United States. Located inBanner,Morrill, andScotts Bluffcounties, the high tableland between the streams has been eroded by wind and water into a region of forestedbuttes, ridges andcanyonsthat rise 150 to 300m (490 to 980ft) above the surrounding landscape.

Chimney Rock,Scotts Bluff, andCourthouse and Jail Rocksare outcrops along the northern and western edges of the Wildcat Hills.

The plant and animal life in the Wildcat Hills is atypical for Nebraska; the ecology more resembles that of theLaramie Mountains, 60 miles to the west. The dominant tree in the region is theponderosa pine.Bighorn sheep,pronghorn,elk,mule deer, andwild turkeyslive in and around the hills.

Cougars(mountain lions), which had beenextirpatedfrom the region around 1900, returned to the area in the early 1990s. The Wildcat Hills (along with thePine Ridge), are the only areas in Nebraska with a permanent breeding cougar population.

TheEmigrant Trailpassed through the northern Wildcat Hills atRobidoux Passand after 1851, atMitchell Pass; the rock formations were frequently mentioned in emigrant journals and letters. TheNebraska Game and Parks Commissionacquired land for the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area414208N1034002Win stages between 1929 and 1980; the Wildcat Hills Nature Center, featuring a half-mile boardwalk trail, opened in 1995. Today, the Wildcat Hills are a popular hiking and wildlife viewing destination.

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Location

Weekes Ranch is located approximately 2.5 miles south of the Village of McGrew and Hwy 92 and 14 miles southeast of the cities of Scottsbluff & Gering.

Scottsbluff is home to the Western Nebraska Regional Airport and the Regional West Medical Center.

This property is located 3 hours northeast of Denver, CO. 1.5 hours northeast of Cheyenne, WY. 3 hours south of Rapid City, S.D. and 7 hours west of Omaha, NE.