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Located 30 minutes west of Durango, Colorado this 1800 acre ranch offers a variety of terrain from irrigated hay meadows, juniper, pinyon and ponderosa covered mesas, and long sweeping remote canyons surrounded by rock cliffs. The ranch is home to a variety of wildlife; elk, deer, bear, mountain lion, turkeys, eagles and hawks. View corridors include northern New Mexico, the La Plata mountains, and the country surrounding Mesa Verde National Park. Wild Water Ranch is an ideal retreat for someone interested in solitude, privacy and the ability to enjoy the rewards of ranching in southwestern Colorado.
LOCATION & AREA
Wild Water Ranch is 30 minutes west and south of Durango. Access is west on U.S. Highway 160, then south on La Plata County Road 105. The ranch borders and has direct access to thousands of acres of BLM land and is within miles of the two-and-a-half-million-acre San Juan National Forest. Durango offers many conveniences including a new hospital, hotels, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, ski area and a four-year college. The Durango area boasts some 300 plus days of sunshine each year. La Plata County Airport has daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, along with facilities for full service general aviation. Wild Water Ranch is approximately 195 miles from Grand Junction, 215 miles from Albuquerque, 365 miles from Denver and 425 miles from Phoenix.
IMPROVEMENTS
The principal residence contains 6,732 square feet with four bedrooms, four baths (sauna in master bath), gourmet country kitchen, office, library, trophy room, wine cellar, and a walk-in safe. There are also two wood burning and two gas fireplaces. The exterior of the home features over 2,200 square feet of covered deck and flag stone patio area with a wood-burning fireplace. Outbuildings include a 60’ x 120’ indoor riding arena, an adjoining seven stall metal barn with tack room, office, wash rack, grain storage and bathroom. The headquarters also includes a historic bunkhouse, apartment, shop, and equipment storage. Shipping corrals, and covered processing facilities are located a mile south of the headquarters. This area includes a three bedroom, two bath home, 9000 bale hay barn and outbuildings.
PRODUCTION
The ranch is presently rated at 200 A.U.M.’s. In addition to the deeded acres, the ranch holds permits on 2,160 acres of BLM and a 640-acre state of Colorado lease. Hay production ranges between 6,000 – 9,000 bales. The hay is a 50% alfalfa / 50% brome mix. Adjudicated water rights from Cherry Creek provide irrigation for hay fields, pastures and livestock water. Numerous seasonal stock ponds are located in the canyons and mesa areas.
WILDLIFE
Due to the differences in topography and vegetation, Wild Water Ranch has a variety of wildlife both big and small. Trophy elk and mule deer have been harvested from the ranch in years past. An excellent wildlife management program will ensure the availability of these trophies for the future. Wild turkey, bear, mountain lion, bobcat and coyotes are native to the area and a part of the abundant game population on the ranch.
Durango Mountain Ski Area is less than an hour’s drive from the ranch as well as several highly rated golf courses. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling is available on the ranch and immediate area. Trout fishing can be had on the many rivers and reservoirs in the Durango area. Riding or hiking the many trails through the canyons and mesas offer the beauty, serenity and the great outdoors of Wild Water Ranch. |
LOCATION: Hesperus, Colorado (30 minutes from Durango) |
PRICE: $4,500,000 - SOLD |
CONTACT: Rue Balcomb or Robb Van Pelt |
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