Mountain Rose Ranch

Beyond its equestrian foundation, Mountain Rose Ranch offers a broader appeal that is increasingly difficult to find in a property of this scale and location. The main ranch house, additional bunk house, RV/LQ hookups, and adjacent recreational setting create a strong platform for expanded guest use, retreats, limited event hosting, and nightly rental potential. Combined with the added flexibility and unique beauty of the acreage south of the canal, the property offers a compelling blend of business opportunity, lifestyle appeal, and long-term versatility.

LOCATION

Mountain Rose Ranch is 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 with daily commercial service to Denver and Chicago, provides important convenience for out-of-area owners, guests, clinicians, and event participants.

Kearney is a vibrant college town and a natural center for commerce, health care, events, and recreation, with a population of approximately 35,000 and Nebraska’s fifth-largest city. Often described as the Heart of Nebraska, Kearney offers the convenience of a growing and vibrant community while still retaining a highly approachable and livable character.

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. Cottonmill Park is one of Kearney’s best-known outdoor destinations, featuring a 43-acre lake, nature trails, including horseback riding trails, boating, fishing, disc golf, picnic areas, and broader community recreation amenities. This adjacency gives Mountain Rose Ranch a distinctive blend of private equestrian utility and immediate access to one of the area’s most desirable outdoor settings.

Mountain Rose Ranch’s nearby proximity to Kearney as well as easy accessibility to the surrounding Tri-City area supports local boarding demand, instructional programming, equestrian events, and accessibility for horse owners and enthusiasts throughout the surrounding region.

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, indoor arena, stable facilities, hay barn, outdoor arena, round pen, and workshop and supporting infrastructure. The headquarters and arena complex are positioned on predominantly flat ground, while rolling pasture rises along the western portion of the property and provides an area with riding and walking trails.

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. This ground provides meaningful flexibility for additional riding space, grazing pasture, hay production, and recreational use, while…