Godber Ranch Custer County, South Dakota 733+/- Acres

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1 Godber Ranch Custer County, South Dakota 733+/- Acres The Godber Ranch is one of the most unique smaller ranch properties you will find on the perimeter of the Black Hills region. The Ranch is located approximately 9 miles east of Buffalo Gap, SD, less than 30 miles from Hot Springs or approximately 45 miles south of Rapid City, South Dakotas second largest community. Access is available from the north, west or the east via well maintained County graveled roads allowing an easy commute to notable recreational destinations such as; Mount Rushmore Nat l Monument, Custer State Park, The Needles Highway, The Badlands Nat l Park and of course the Black Hills Nat l Forest and additionally the business and shopping centers in the Rapid City area.

2 The Improvements on the ranch start off with a very well-appointed 5330 sq. ft. 8 bedroom, 2 full and 3 half bath home/hunting lodge including an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen, additional commercial grill & stove, viewing room, rec room with big screen TV, pool table and bar, large wrap around deck with lower-level fire pit. The lodge is well suited as either a single family residence or a commercial hunting lodge or guest facility. Additionally, the headquarters include a bunk house, fully functional corral system, open faced shed, and small shop. Main level

3 Lower level game room

4 The Ranch Operations consisting of 733+/- acres are anchored by the nearly 400 acres of dry-land and irrigated farmland. The ranch is located with-in the bounds of the Angustora Irrigation Project (an irrigation development of over 12,200 acres) and holds a water allocation for 172+/- irrigated acres with an additional 85+/- ac irrigable from natural water resources on the ranch. A Center Pivot Irrigation System extends to 99+/- acres on the property. The 2013 irrigation assessment was $5, The real estate taxes on the property for the year 2012 cost $3,

5 The Wildlife on the ranch is abundant and varied from whitetail and mule deer, to upland game-birds with a strong presence of pheasants, to water-foul and of course the small game and coyotes you would expect in western South Dakota. Historically, the ranch has returned $12,000 to $30,000 in commercial hunting revenue (however, the owners make no warranty as to future revenue). In addition to the natural wildlife habitat derived from the hay-land and live water, the ranch borders the Cheyenne River which itself is a wildlife mecca. One of the food plots on the property, provides wildlife habitat and grazing Lame Jonny Creek runs through the property on the south west end.

6 The Topography on the Godber Ranch ranges from the level, fertile hay and grain fields to the sharp ravines and deep, brushy draws. The property is easy to access with well-established trails, which are interspersed with gravel, that allow travel on the upper elevations of the property. The soils are comprised predominately of loam and silt loam class I, II, and IV soil, well suited for all crops commonly grown in the area. Diverse uses of the property from hay production to wintering livestock to hunting and fishing combine to make this unit highly versatile.

7 The Water on the ranch may be the most remarkable attribute of all. There are three electric wells on the property, two at the HQ and one additional well which produces 200 gpm and is used to service a 4 irrigation pipe-line used to irrigate some of the crop-land not serviced by the irrigation ditch. There are three live-water draws on the ranch, two of which flow into well-constructed reservoirs, in addition to Lame Johnny Creek with a developed spring which flows into a rubber tire water tank. All that, not to mention the Cheyenne River runs across the southeast corner of the property. The Godber Ranch is priced in its entirety at $1,350,000. In the alternative, the property may be sold in parcels from west to east consisting of; 260 acres of dry-land and grass priced at $350,000; or 440 acres (irrigated tillable, dry-land and grass) priced at $800,000. Broker Comments: The Godber Ranch property is one of the most unique small ranches to be found. The location, improvements, irrigated and dry hay/crop production, wildlife habitat, natural water recourses and natural protection all combine to make this property one that will afford generations of enjoyment and productivity. If you re in the market to purchase a high end ranch or recreational property, don t overlook this one.

8 Godber Ranch Legal Description Exhibit A November 6, 2013 Township 6 South, Range 8 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Custer County, South Dakota Farm Unit No. 69 of the Angostura Irrigation Project, which includes the NESE1/4, S1/2SE1/4, S1/2SW1/4, and NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 25 and a portion of the NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 36, as shown on Plat filed in Book 3 of Plats, Page 2, LESS Railroad Right-of-Way in the SE1/4SW1/4, to be surveyed and platted. (Total acreage of FU # , as noted on Plat) Section 26: S1/2SE1/4 Section 35: N1/2NE1/4, E1/2NW1/4, N1/2SW1/4 LESS Railroad Right-of-Way in the NE1/4SW1/4, to be surveyed and platted. Section 36: NE1/4 NOTE: Farm Unit #69 incorporates all of those portions in Section 25 listed to be sold, AND additional acreage in the NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 36. Since the property has been included in a Plat, it must be described as stated on the Plat. If Farm Unit #69 is to be sold, it increases the total acreage to acres rather than acres, less the railroad right-of-way acreage. If all of Farm Unit #69 is not to be included in the sale, it will require replatting.

9 Aerial Map For more information or to schedule a viewing contact JD Hewitt or Tyson Hewitt