485 Acres in Custer County, Hermosa, South Dakota

The Rafter R Ranch in Custer County, South Dakota has 485 deeded acres, a fabulous custom home, barn, guest house, and excellent big game hunting, all just 27 miles south from Rapid City in the Black Hills. The ranch boasts spectacular views, including expansive Custer State Park views to the west. It is only about 2 miles from the Wildlife Loop and Park Airport. In 15 minutes, you can be having lunch at The Custer State Park Game Lodge. Land About one-third of the ranch is comprised of gently rolling pastures and meadows, with the remainder in Black Hills spruce, ponderosa pine, birch, aspen, and oakexcellent habitat for the large elk, deer, mountain lion and wild turkey that abound here. The custom home was built in 2000 and has 4125 square feet of finished living space. The gourmet kitchen is a cooks dream. The home is timber framed and the exterior is mostly rock and glass. There is an attached underground 2198 square foot garage and over 6000 square feet of paver patio. There is also a rock barn and a 1200 square foot guest house with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The property is both secluded and easily accessible year around via a graveled county road. Multiple wells and ponds provide necessary water for livestock and big game. Improvements are functional and include livestock corrals. Most of the perimeter and some pastures are fenced. There are additional adjoining tracts available to assemble a large holding in The Black Hills. Rarely does a property of this size with high quality improvements become available so close to Rapid City and Custer State Park. The Rafter R Ranch presents the discerning buyer with distinct opportunities in one of the most sought-after areas in the region. Recreation The Rafter R Ranch offers endless recreational possibilities for the outdoor enthusiast, both on the property and in the adjacent Custer Sate Park. Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and fishing in the summer combine with snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter to create the perfect year-round retreat. Wildlife: The ranch consists of several environments which support a very diverse collection of wildlife. The riparian corridor offers habitat for mule deer, elk, antelope, mountain lion and numerous other birds and smaller mammals. Mule deer and pronghorn antelope browse the creek bottoms and forage the native grasses. During the fall and into the winter months, herds of elk can be found residing on the ranch for multiple days at a time. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources All mineral rights appurtenant to the property owned by the seller will transfer with the real estate. Sellers make no representation regarding what mineral rights they presently own. Region & Climate Custer State Park is famous for its bison herds, other wildlife, scenic drives, historic sites, visitor centers, fishing lakes, resorts, campgrounds and interpretive programs. In fact, it was named as one of theWorlds Top Ten Wildlife Destinationsfor the array of wildlife within the parks borders and for the unbelievable…

Ranch, Recreational Land, Hunting Property, Equestrian Property, Mountain Land, Cattle Ranch, Home

Hermosa, 57744 South Dakota

County: Custer