Cox Ranch – SOLD
Mancos, Colorado, Montezuma County

This authentic mountain ranch encompasses 243 acres of varied terrain. Rolling hills, open meadows, ponds, treed hillsides and mountain views offer a choice of prime building sites. Good water rights and approximately 70 acres of pressure-irrigated pasture will allow a multitude of uses. With over half the parcel bordering a large BLM inholding, this property is very private and lives even larger than its 245 acres. The lower meadows are easily accessed while still allowing mountain and Mesa Verde views. Hills and treed areas provide visual interest and seclusion. The upper portion of the property has a second good sized pond, and a large meadow with an old structure. It is adjacent at the corner with Fulbright Ranch if an even larger parcel is desirable. The diversity of terrain allows privacy from several potential building locations that have both good southern exposure and lovely views. Once you see Cox Ranch you will recognize the potential for a variety of uses from a great horse property to a family retreat.

Location and Area

Stepping back in time, Cox Ranch is located just minutes outside of the picturesque old west town of Mancos, and only thirty minutes west of the Durango historic downtown area. The ranch is located on the north side of US Highway 160, just west of Mancos. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 7,100 ft. above sea level, the ranch is surrounded by scenic mountain and valley views, and has 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. The balance of moderate winter snows and summer warmth makes this is a wonderful climate zone for year round use.

Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding area. Mancos is a small, diverse community encompassing old ranch families still in operation, talented artisans and just plain folks who are tired of the fast-paced, impersonal lifestyle. Mancos is located in the heart of a beautiful valley bisected by the Mancos River and flanked by the La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde, BLM and tribal lands. Nearby the charming town of Durango is located 25 miles to the east, 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 is geographically unique as within close proximity the area provides endless opportunities for the outdoor sports enthusiast: encompassing mountain to desert, and river to lake activities. 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

• 243 acres with open rolling meadows, treed hillsides, ponds and valley and mountain views
  
• Several exceptional building sites
  
• Adjacent to BLM public lands for more privacy and space
  
• Domestic water tap from rural central water system
  
• Water rights with pressurized irrigation from both Bauer and Jackson Reservoirs
  
• 4 shares of Bauer Lake water and 60 acre feet of Jackson Reservoir
  
• 70 acres of two lower meadows are currently irrigated with two side rolls
  
• Also gated pipe and ground sprinklers
  
• Two ponds for irrigation supplementation and attracting wildlife
  
• La Plata Mountain and Mesa Verde views
  
• Electric in place at western area of property
  
• Plenty of space to pasture stock or horses
  
• Great recreational riding and hiking opportunities without ever leaving the property

Wildlife and Recreation

Cox Ranch has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy with meadows, trees and ponds. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, black bear, bobcat, coyote, fox, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting birds. The property provides good equestrian and hiking terrain and 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. In the winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling would be possible on the ranch and throughout the area. Summertime is also filled with a multitude of opportunities: hiking, fishing, riding, 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 65 miles).

$499,000 – Exceptional Value – Reduced from $695,000
Co-listed with Sara Staber—Prudential Triple S Realty

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, 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 recommends 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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