Nenzel, NE 69211 - Cherry County

The Bonifield Ranch is a high quality, well-balanced ranch located in central Cherry County, right in the heart of the famed Nebraska Sandhills. This ranch features approximately 3,750 deeded acres of cross-fenced pasture, plus 360 acres of high quality hay meadow. Take advantage of the 219 cow U.S. Forest Permit on the adjacent McKelvie National Forest for reasonable rental costs. Fences on the ranch consist of 3 and 4 wire fences in good shape, with water provided by 16 windmills, Steer Creek, and two lakes!This ranch, coupled with the Forest Lease, encompasses over 8,248 acres of quality sandhill pasture and meadow with functional improvements and cattle handling facilities. Owner rated at 350 cows plus support livestock, this ranch will typically put up 800 to 1,000 bales of native hay. Two homes plus machinery storage, calving facilities, and several shelterbelts are located near the improvements. This is a low-overhead traditional sandhills ranch with a cost effective Forest Service lease. This ranch offers paved road access to the ranch gate, and is located 25 miles southwest of Nenzel and U.S. Highway 20.Shown by appointment only.Property Location:From Nenzel, Nebraska (U.S. Highway 20), travel 23 miles south, southwesterly on paved 16F, then 1.5 miles west on Medicine Lake Road to the ranch gate.Approximately 50 miles to Valentine, Nebraska; 75 miles to Mullen, Nebraska; 65 miles to Gordon, Nebraska; and 145 miles to North Platte, Nebraska.