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Mesa Verde Ranch

Details

No:	10354
Acres:	224
County:	Montezuma
State:	Colorado
Price:	$3,350,000

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Description

Location and Area
Nestled in the picturesque Mancos River Valley a convenient thirty minutes east of the Durango historic downtown area, the ranch is located on the west side of US Highway 160, near the base of Mancos Hill. With spectacular views of the La Plata Mountain range to the northeast and Mesa Verde to the south, the ranch lies in a beautiful setting. The ranch is at an elevation 7,200 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain and valley views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow. Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. The charming town of Durango is located 25 miles to the north, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and numerous cultural activities. The four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. The Montezuma County area, which includes Mancos, Cortez and Dolores, has a population of approximately 30,000 and is the most southwestern of the 64 counties in the state of Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument preserve hundreds of ancient American Indian structures, including the famous cliff dwellings, found in the county. Roughly 1/3 of the county is tribal land, 1/3 is federal land (administered by the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management), and 1/3 is private or state/county land. The La Plata County area, including Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is approximately 75 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 320 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 430 miles from Phoenix.

Property Details

GROUNDS

224 acres of beautiful meadows with views of the La Plata Mountains and Mesa Verde
5 ponds
4 Mancos rural water taps
100+ acres of irrigated hay meadow and pasture
200+ acres of high-fenced pasture
Barn (2,317 SF)
Complete livestock working facility (654 SF) for elk, buffalo, cattle, horses with Kiwi squeeze-shoot
Storage and shop area
Underground irrigation with fixed/rolling sprinkler system
.5 cfs of adjudicated water rights from East Mancos Highline Ditch along with 50 cfs of Jackson Gulch water

MAIN RESIDENCE

MAIN RESIDENCE
This beautifully crafted 5,100 SF custom log home features 3 stories; open floor plan with breathtaking views of the La Plata Mountains, Sleeping Ute Mountain and Mesa Verde. There are hand-hewn logs throughout with custom railings. One of the delightful qualities of this home is the abundance of natural light streaming through numerous windows. There are vaulted and 10-to-20 ft. ceilings throughout, along with Red Oak hardwood floors on main level of the house. On the lower and upper levels there are hardwood floors and Berber carpet. Between the master bedroom and guest bedroom (1 guest bedroom upstairs) there is a sitting/reading area. There is a covered wrap-around porch on second level capturing views of surrounding mountains. The house has lots of storage and an oversized two-car garage. The house is kept warm in the winter with in-floor radiant heating with multiple heating zones to meet each residentâ€™s needs.

Upper Level

Upper Level
Master Bedroom and attached Master Bath

Master bedroom has large picture window with views facing the La Plata Mountains with private balcony
Gas burning freestanding fireplace
Lighted alcoves for statuary
Bathroom has slate tile steam shower; separate oversized jetted tub facing a window with private views looking west to Sleeping Ute and Mesa Verde
Double sinks with custom copper light fixtures over slate-tiled vanity
Separate water closet
Large walk-in closet off bathroom with natural lighting

Guest Bedrooms and bath

1 guest bedroom with walk-in closets upstairs; with private balcony looking out at the La Platas
Bath with slated floors and countertops, tub/shower
Linen closet

Main Level

Main Level Living Room/Formal Dining Room

A large entry foyer leading to this room opens to third level with three tiered elk/deer chandelier
Huge picture window allows entire view of La Platas and large pond
Large, very efficient corner Kiva fireplace
Large formal dining with pony wall open to kitchen

Kitchen and separate breakfast nook

Large open kitchen with center island, granite counter tops, showered with plentiful sunlight
Breakfast nook with French doors out to deck
Black appliances with deep double stainless sinks
Hickory cabinets with ample storage
Convection microwave, double oven
Large Laundry Room with deep porcelain washtub, lots of countertops and storage; slate floors
Main level bath includes slate-tiled shower, countertops and floor
2 Guest bedroom down, fits king-size bed with large double closets; views of Sleeping Ute Mountains and La Plata Mountains

Lower Level

Large mud room/entrance with slate floors; long coat rack and sitting bench
Office with window views of Sleeping Ute
Bathroom with slate tub/shower enclosure
Downstairs Den/TV/Sitting Room
Large Game Room with gas stove and full size pool table
Heated garage has separate, double automatic doors with option for removable in/out dog entry through one door

GIFT SHOP/GUESTHOUSE

GIFT SHOP/GUESTHOUSE
The gift shop has been designed to easily convert to a separate guesthouse.
It has:

Hardwood floors; vaulted ceilings, great lighting
Gas 'wood burning' freestanding fireplace
Ceiling fans in all rooms
Kitchenette, mud room with tile floor; plenty of shelving and storage
Shower/bath
Utility room
Separate lock off one-bedroom apartment in back split level with hardwood floors, full kitchen and bath; could be ranch manager's or mother-in-law's apartment

Wildlife and Recreation
The majority of the ranch is high-fenced and therefore, the local wildlife population is kept out. Previously, the ranch was used to breed exceptional trophy elk for sale to breeders and game ranches. The land is suitable for many purposes, and if not high-fenced, would provide an attractive environment for area wildlife, including migrating elk, mule deer, coyote, and many other small animals and sporting birds, particularly turkey. For the new owner, all options are open for establishing a game preserve, purebred operation or agricultural venture. Equine enthusiasts will find Mesa Verde Ranch to be first-rate riding terrain

The local area also provides a myriad of opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 45 miles).

$3,350,000

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