After over 14 years of boarding and training horses, Kay and I have finally decided to retire and spend the rest of our years doing what we want to do. We have searched the local area and there is no facility even close to this on the market. (We can't even find suitable bare land for horses in the area at a reasonable price.) This has a wonderful location being only about 8 miles from the University of Oklahoma campus and the City of Norman. To find anything comparable you would have to plan on spending considerable more money and traveling many more miles to a major city.

The facility is located on 15 beautiful acres in East Norman, Oklahoma, 13 miles East from I-35 off of Highway 9. This location has easy access to both the City Of Norman and the University of Oklahoma campus.  The property is split up into 3 5 acre parcels which under the City of Norman you can build a house on the other two parcels. Most land in this area is platted for a single house on 10 acres only. This land is located within the City  Limits of Norman and has fire, police, trash, etc. services available.

This is a wonderful ranch for a person who either wants to supplement their income by boarding or training. This is considered A SPECIALTY PROPERTY and I can guarantee it will not assess to the actual value of the property. Often, with unique or special purpose properties, appeal as well as value lie in the use proposed by the prospective purchaser. This special use property is in keeping with local livestock husbandry facilities and should have strong appeal and marketability. Consequently, the contributory value of the animal husbandry improvements to the land and residence should be substantial.  This is a great investment property because the cost of real estate keeps escalating and the population of the City Of Norman continues to grow at a substantial rate.

Zoning Classification: This property is zoned A-2 (Rural Agricultural District

House: Built in 1976 brick traditional home with 1678 sq. ft. of living area.

             Remodeled Kitchen in 2005 with new Maytag Dishwasher (New Control Panel Installed 5-14-08), GE Stove Top, Stove Exhaust Fan/Light,  Black Granet Sink, garbage disposal unit,  Counter Tops, Modern Florescent Kitchen Light. Also has twin GE Ovens with one self cleaning. (Which are original)

             All floors except two bedrooms have been tiled with a good ceramic tile within the past three years. The Master Bed Room has new wood flooring, with tile in bath area in 2007. Other bedroom has original carpeting.

             Two 30 gallon water heaters, one in the kitchen the other in bedroom have been replaced with new units within the past three years.

             Heat Pump and Furnace replaced on 12-23-1998. New Furnace Blower Motor replaced on 12-17-07 at cost of $425.00. Replaced due to original motor bearings dry. Decided to replace rather than repack with grease and have motor fail at later date. System completely checked by Russell's Air Conditioning on 12-17-07 and found to be in perfect condition. All Electric service is with O G&E. We average our electric bill over a 12 month period. As of June 2008 our payment was $111.35 per month. This includes Wattsdog Surge Protection which cost $5.35 per month.

             House/Barn Water Well Pump Replaced 2-13-1996. Well approximately 160 feet deep with plenty of clear water. It is set up to run off O G&E Electric or you can plug it into a generator in case of power loss. Well in East Pasture is set up to run off a generator because there is no electric service to this parcel.

              Solar Hot Water System: Re-plumed in 2006. System last used in 2006 and maintained a water temperature about 97 degrees F.

Metal Shop/Barn: 30.5 Ft x 24 Ft. which is 732 square feet of area.

Retaining Wall Behind House: Completely replaced with new used good quality railroad ties in 2006.

Morton Barn:  Age 23 years old. 100 Feet X 54 Feet has electrical, water, three cement/steel stalls, Tack Room with Bath Room, Bathing Stall with Palpation Chute. Set of two large doors one on front and the other on the South Side of the barn. There is also a large rodent proof granary adjacent to the barn.

Round Pen: 60 Foot lighted round pen adjacent to barn on North Side. Pipe and cable with sand surface.

Horse Walker:  SOLD 2/3/08

Pole Barn: Large Pole Barn on West Side of Property to store hay, equipment, etc. Also we have installed 50 amp. electrical service with two outside plugs for lay up trailers or RV's.

Paddocks: There are six (6) pipe and cable paddocks of which one has a small shed and the others have overhangs for weather protection.

Loafing Sheds: There are two (2) large metal loafing sheds. One is located in the East Pasture and one is located in the West pasture.

Fencing: Center 5 acres is fenced with pipe and cable. Other two five acre parcels are mainly barbed and smooth wire. All three parcels are fenced and cross fenced.

Dressage Arena: Standard (Large) 20m x 60m. arena which is completely sand (no clay) Footing has been described as excellent by a Grand Prix Clinician who gave a clinic here a few years ago.

Price: $400,000.00 as is . Some ranch equipment could be sold separately from property.

Realtor: Judy Chandler, GRI, SRES -Keller Williams Realty, 905 NW 24th Avenue, Ste A, Norman, OK 73069. Office Phone: 405-329-6976. Cell: 405-850-6282. E-Mail: jachandler@sbcglobal.net. Shown by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Please feel free to contact either Bill or Kay Branigan at 405-364-8129, E-Mail branigan@telepath.com, or write to Branigan Arabians L.L.C., 13628 Crystal Brook Circle, Norman, OK 73026-8532  for additional information.

This page was last updated on 06/25/2008.