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Sedalia, Colorado

Population: 1,200
Located in Douglas County

Sedalia is a small community of 1200 residents found just 29 miles south of Denver off HWY 83. This Front Range town is an historic crossroads community. Those traveling south on U.S. 85 toward Castle Rock or those looking for adventures in the Pike National Forest will have to pass through Sedalia to get there.

While new communities are being developed on either side of Sedalia, the community has managed to keep many of its quaint qualities. Several older buildings and homes remain in the area and a few craft shops and restaurants are all within walking distance of the town's heart-the old rail line. Sedalia is also known for its quaint shops and a very high quality gourmet restaurant.

Sedalia, not a small community, is a vast and widespread ranchers' community. There are some ranchers thousands of acres backed up to the front range. Cherokee Ranch is one structure in Sedalia that's impossible to miss. The Scottish-style castle, which towers on a knoll above town, is filled with art and collections from all over the world. The ranch's famed works include fifteenth- and sixteenth-century European paintings and original drawings by Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Cherokee is also a working cattle ranch with over 3,000 acres of open space.

Those seeking outdoor adventure rather than art will enjoy spectacular fly fishing along the South Platte River west of Sedalia. Hiking and biking trails and camping facilities also abound throughout the Rampart Range in Pike National Forest, also due west of town. Also, Rampart Range Road (67) west of Sedalia - leads to a horse show competition/arena and it leads to Devil's Head where people can hike to the summit, go four wheeling on their ATV's, camping, picnicking, fishing, etc. Pastimes in Sedalia include horseback riding, mountain biking, running, bike motocross (in owners' back yards at times).

Hwy. 105 leads one right through the Southwestern part of Sedalia right through to Larkspur and Palmer Lake. This back road is an extremely popular route for weekend motorcyclists, luxury auto club drivers, and bicyclists. One must be extremely careful on 105 because the view is so scenic that one might forget the road and drive into someone's ranch. It is known for its danger due to its beauty.

Looking to settle in Sedalia? Then you need a home that can meet your needs! And Sedalia can certainly deliver when it comes to that. A three bedroom home with all the amenities sells for around $300,000. There are new homes that are custom built - four car garages, with four and five bedrooms that sell for around $1,000,000 and more. Chalet style homes are popular, as well as ranch style homes. Most properties are zoned for agriculture (mainly horse, buffalo, and or cattle ranching) however, residents can be very cosmopolitan. Many simply purchase there to have the option of owning horses or agricultural animals. Basically, neighbors tend to leave each other alone with enough space for everyone to do their own thing without interfering with each other's lifestyles. The community has a warm/friendly feel to it.

There is a great deal to do - hunting, fishing, hiking, swimming, golf, biking are all options too. Summer lingers here, even after the trees have begun to change color, and there is nothing to beat the spectacular fall colors that are seen here! Lovely summer days and cool, clear evenings welcome you to the scenic Colorado town of Sedalia.

The views are breathtakingly panoramic - from Pikes Peak on the Southwest, all across the front range up to Long's Peak. The sunsets are to die for! The area is also teaming with wildlife, including but not limited to: (I have personally seen the following) red-tailed hawks, rabbits, squirrels, golden eagles, rabbits, mule deer, huge herds of elk, fox, coyote, mountain lions, ranch buffalo and llamas, geese and newly hatched and fuzzy goslings and yes a mamma and baby black bear sleeping in a ponderosa in the middle of the day. The goslings are fully grown now and working on their test flights. I saw a golden eagle swoop down and pick up a full sized rabbit, and fly into the sky - grass and all.

In the fall especially, one can witness the extraordinary Hunter's Moon where the sun is setting over the purple western slope and the full moon is rising over Dawson Butte in the East. These are the things that residents can see from their living rooms and back yards! The mountains are purple and sometimes capped with snow and it's not yet dark but it is no longer bright. The deer are roaming the surely predators are not far.

With so many things to do, you can leave the cares of the day behind you and experience all the comfort and relaxation awaiting you in this friendly, small town.

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