Buckhorn Meadows viewed from the East Ridge looking West over Buckhorn Creek toward Green Ridge

• Lot 1 - 87,211 sf, 2 acres

• Lot 2 - 87,173 sf, 2 acres SOLD

• Lot 3 - 87,119 sf, 2 acres

• Lot 4 - 87,149 sf, 2 acres

• Lot 5 - 87,120 sf, 2 acres, SOLD

GENERAL INFO

Buckhorn Meadows offers a package of features and amenities that is not available in most developments currently on the market.

The size of the development (5 lots) is a distinct departure from the larger subdivisions that contain most of the offerings available to home builders in Larimer County. It helps to insure a consistent array of homes with cozy appeal as well as producing a more workable environment within the home owners association.

These lots lay extremely well for accommodating various house designs. They offer east or southeast-facing walkouts as well as grades suitable for two story homes. Virtually every square foot of these lots is available for incorporation into a smooth-flowing house and grounds. Construction access is excellent.

ROADS AND LANDSCAPING

The development area is located well off County Road 27. This affords each homesite private views and freedom from the noise of traffic passing through the area. The roads that will take residents from County Road 27 to their homes are wide, well engineered, and paved for access that is both appealing and safe for residents and their guests.

Landscaping for Buckhorn Meadows has been designed to complement the natural and rural qualities of the Buckhorn Valley. The native stone that has been used in the bus shelter, retaining walls, and signs as well as the natural colored wooden fences gracefully blend in with the natural valley features while at the same time adding distinctive finish to the community. There is adequate lighting to mark the entry and intersections for safety, yet preserve the dark sky and bright stars that are part of the valley's appeal.

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

Fifty acres of open space (residual land) is included as part of this Conservation Development. It is under the ownership of Buckhorn Meadows LLC. Residents will have recreational access to this land and Buckhorn Creek, which runs through the property. This land will remain under agricultural use in perpetuity in accordance with the development agreement signed by Larimer County and Buckhorn Meadows LLC.

Having privately managed open space that residents can access is a distinct advantage for residents. In most Conservation Developments, the residual land or open space is put in a conservation easement owned by the home owners association (HOA), comprised of the residents of the development. The HOA, funded by the residents, is responsible for the maintenance expenses of these lands and incurs any liability accompanying ownership. This maintenance responsibility and liability will remain with Buckhorn Meadows LLC as owners of the residual land/open space.

The LLC has leased the residual land/open space to Buckhorn Llama Co., Inc (BLCI) for the pasturing of llamas. Buckhorn Llama Co. has been a fixture in the Buckhorn Valley since 1981 and has been managing this parcel of land since 1991. Stan and Dianne Ebel (owners of Buckhorn Llama Co. and principals in Buckhorn Meadows LLC) own Lot 5 and intend to build and live there. This creates a natural liaison between the HOA, Buckhorn Meadows LLC, and Buckhorn Llama Co., Inc.

The llamas will be grazing on a rotational basis and will not always be present, depending on the season and pasture condition. Llamas are efficient browsers, clean, quiet, enjoyable to watch, compatible with wildlife, and safe to be around. They offer distinct management advantages as they will eat noxious plants that otherwise require spraying, and can graze areas that are inaccessible for mowing. Their grazing prevents the buildup of dry grass and brush that pose a fire danger. Preventing this buildup also keeps out rodent and rabbit populations that can invade landscaping and structures as well as attract unwanted predators such as rattlesnakes.

IRRIGATION

The development is on a parcel of ground that has historically been irrigated. It is served by the Missouri Canyon Pipeline, a virtual one-of-a-kind, high pressure irrigation system. Residents can purchase a tap to take delivery of irrigation water through this system to irrigate landscaping with untreated water from the pipeline rather than irrigating with more expensive treated water delivered through the domestic water system (Little Thompson Water District). The Missouri Canyon Pipeline delivers water at 50# (+) psi with the turn of the tap. The tap will include installation of a meter and shutoff plus 1 share of Missouri Canyon Pipeline stock and 1 share of Union Ditch stock One unit of CBT water will need to be rented on a yearly basis or purchased one time to supply the actual water delivered.

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

In addition to access to private “open space”, Buckhorn Meadows is ideally located for ready access to public “open space”:

• Four miles north of the development is Horsetooth Mountain Park which connects to Lory State Park. These lands offer miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding and thousands of acres for enjoying the outdoors. Boating and fishing are popular on Horsetooth Reservoir, which forms the eastern boundary of these two parks. -Four miles south of Buckhorn Meadows is the Devil’s Backbone “open space” offering the same opportunities as the northern parks.
• Immediately to the west of Buckhorn Meadows is Ft Collins’ newly acquired Pulliam Open Space. It is 3000 acres of ranch land that adjoins the National Forest. Plans are currently underway for development of recreational trails and use plans. -Heading northwest on CR 27 or west on Highway 34 immediately puts residents in National Forest Lands bordering rivers and lakes that provide opportunities for backpacking, hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, hunting, bicycling, etc. -Rocky Mountain National Park is 30 minutes west on Hwy 34 and offers year-round opportunities and activities in the high country.

HORSES AND LIVESTOCK

Livestock is not allowed on the residential lots and is only permitted on the residual land/open space. A horse boarding facility borders Buckhorn Meadows immediately to the north for easy access for residents wishing to own horses. Riding trails are available only minutes away at Devil's Backbone Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Park, Lory State Park, and eventually at the Ft. Collins Pulliam Open Space.

DOMESTIC WATER

Domestic water is supplied to each lot by Little Thompson Water District (LTWD). All pipelines, fire hydrants, and meter pits have been constructed. Each residence will have to purchase a water tap from Buckhorn Meadows at the price set by LTWD.