Mountain Rose Ranch - Kearney, NE 33 acre Equestrian Ranch

Mountain Rose Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-developed equestrian property nearby Kearney, Nebraska, with the infrastructure and setting to support a boarding and training operation while also offering beautiful pastoral park-like landscapes with meaningful lifestyle and hospitality upside. LOCATION: Mountain Rose Ranch is located at 2446 and 2402 Cottonmill Avenue, one mile west of Kearney, Nebraska, placing it in one of central Nebraska's most established regional hubs. Kearney is widely recognized for its strategic position along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 30. Its location, coupled with access to Kearney Regional Airport, provides important convenience for out-of-area owners, guests, clinicians, and event participants. One of the ranch's most attractive locational advantages is its direct proximity to Cottonmill Park, which lies immediately east of the property and materially expands the lifestyle and recreational appeal of the ranch. ACREAGE and DESCRIPTION: Mountain Rose Ranch encompasses approximately 33 acres and is naturally divided by the Kearney Canal. The northern parcel encompasses 13 acres. The southern parcel encompasses 20 acres. The primary ranch headquarters including the homes and equestrian improvements are clustered on the northern 13 acres parcel and includes the ranch house, bunk house, equestrian improvements, hay barn, indoor arena, stable facilities, hay barn, outdoor arena, roundpen, and workshop and supporting infrastructure. The 20 acres south of the canal is largely unimproved and offers a pastoral feel with rolling hills complemented by mature cottonwoods, cedars, and other established trees that create a park-like setting creating a natural playground. There is also a large seasonal pond which both adds beauty and serves as an irrigation resource. IMPROVEMENTS: The main residence at 2446 Cottonmill Avenue is a one-story home with a finished basement built in 1986, remodeled in 2022. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, the home offers bright interior spaces, comfortable living and dining areas, a large basement, oversized 2 car garage, plus 2 additional compact garage spaces in the nearby workshop, and a tranquil deck and patio overlooking the surrounding ranch setting. The separate bunk house is a 1,568-square-foot residence built in 1996, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with recent updates throughout that would serve for additional family housing, incoming income producing short or long term rental or can serve as long term or on-site staff accommodations. A 81' x 252' Morton indoor horse arena with a viewing area is well suited for year-round horse activities. A heated 36' x 252' stable is attached to the indoor arena and offers 30 stalls, including an indoor and outdoor wash bays, 6 grooming stalls, along with an office, classroom, tack room, grain room, and boarders lounge. WATER RESOURCES: Supporting ranch infrastructure includes a well and septic system serving the ranch headquarters. The southern parcel has a large seasonal pond on the south acreage which can be used for irrigation. AGRICULTURAL / INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Mountain Rose Ranch should be viewed first as an equestrian investment and specialty-use property with multiple existing and potential revenue channels. Its present strengths include boarding, training, horsemanship instruction, clinics, arena rental, events, and hospitality-related use tied to the bunk house, RV/LQ hookups, and overnight horse accommodations. SUMMARY: Mountain Rose Ranch represents a distinctive Kearney, Nebraska offering that blends a functional equestrian headquarters with broader lifestyle and investment appeal. For the buyer seeking a beautiful and well-developed equestrian property with immediate functionality, authentic ranch atmosphere, and room to grow in multiple directions, Mountain Rose Ranch stands out as a rare and versatile central Nebraska opportunity.