Colorado Mountain Paradise - Archuleta County, Pagosa Springs, CO
Colorado mountain luxury living at its finest. This dream property is one of the few “Old West Havens” left in the area. Sitting on top of the world with its breathtaking views of the San Juan mountains and Continental Divide this estate is the perfect retreat.
Location
Topography, Rangeland & Habitat
This ranch consists of 70 acres of lush rolling meadows studded with huge Ponderosa Pine trees. The sage brush on the slopes of the hills offers ideal habitat for grazing wildlife.
Wildlife
Elk and mule deer travel along a natural corridor through the ranch moving from bedding down in the Ponderosas to grazing in the sage flats and meadows. Black bear and turkey also frequent the pine forest areas of the ranch. Hummingbirds, Mountain Blue Jay and a variety of other amazing avian species are readily seen among the trees and landscape.
Agriculture
This ranch is a horseman’s dream with a 4-stall heated barn, multiple pastures, and a 120’x220′ outdoor arena with performance footing. Twenty acres of the ranch is fenced in a combination of pipe and net wire with the remaining acreage left open allowing wildlife to migrate through the property. This ranch participates in an annual grazing lease with a local rancher to hold the agriculture exemption.
Improvements
An exquisite main lodge, incredible guest house, luxury horse barn and epic toy barn make this estate a true joy to own. The main house is approximately 5000 square feet with 4 en suite bedrooms. The soaring ceilings in the main living area frame the breathtaking view of the San Juan Mountains. The open floor plan flows beautifully for entertaining with the living, dining and large kitchen all on the main floor focusing on the glorious panorama. This home was built with attention to detail using high end finishes throughout giving it a timeless elegance. The 1500 square foot 2 bedroom 2.5 bath guest house is a stunner with luxury craftsmanship and impeccable views. The 4 stall heated barn sits below the guest house and offers absolute quality and comfort for your equine partners. The 45’x35′ toy barn gives you ample space for all of your mountain recreational vehicles.
Water
A natural mountain pond lies in the meadow below the house drawing wildlife. Two water meters service each of the dwellings.
Electricity
La Plata Electric Coop provides 2 meters
Minerals
All owned to be conveyed
Area History
Pagosa Springs means “healing waters” boasting the world’s deepest natural hot springs, a spa experience like no other. Located just below Wolf Creek Ski area, it is a major winter sports destination. Wolf Creek offers impeccable winter conditions with over 400″ of snow per year and some of the best powder in Colorado. Surrounded by over 1 million acres of the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness there are endless outdoor recreational opportunities in the summer for hikers, mountain bikers, ATV enthusiasts, equestrians and more. The fall offers outstanding hunting for big game animals in CO unit 78.
Listing sales associate is owner of property.
Co-Listed with Carol Ann Peterson, Jim Smith Realty (480) 213-0511