This 640-acre property is bordered on three sides with BLM and has beautiful meadows, seasonal creek, pine and gambol oak woodlands, ponds, rock bluffs/outcroppings and abundant wildlife. It is a perfect hunting ranch or it could be used as a horse or small cattle ranch. At one time it was used to raise sheep. There is a small hunting cabin and several gorgeous building sites. While it feels secluded and very private, it is convenient to both Mancos and Durango.

Location and Area

Nestled in a picturesque valley, just outside the lovely gated community of Elk Stream Ranch, Bar-B Ranch encompasses 640 acres in a very private setting. The ranch is just 8.75 miles from Mancos and 24 miles from Durango and it is at an elevation 7,600 ft. above sea level. The area is graced with 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. The ranch is located 6 miles east of the rural city of Mancos and sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park. The nearby town of Mancos offers basic services to the surrounding community. Also, the charming town of Durango is located 24 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 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

• 640 acres
  
• Exceptional views of the La Plata Mountains and surrounding BLM
  
• Seasonal stream
  
• 2 ponds
  
• Several lush meadows
  
• Abundant wildlife
  
• Thick woodlands of ponderosa pine with gambol oak
  
• Borders public lands on three sides
  
• Rustic hunting cabin
  
• Numerous building sites with spectacular mountain views

Wildlife and Recreation

Bar-B Ranch is a wildlife mecca—commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting birds. Bordered on three sides by BLM, the ranch offers great recreational opportunities with great hunting. Also, it offers great riding terrain. The local area also provides many 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 and Telluride is 2 hours. 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).

Offered at $2,600,000

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC – Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC, Tom Morse, Associate Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC and Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy Properties West, LLC and Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC recommend that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser’s attorney.

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