Fulbright Ranch – JUST SOLD
Colorado, Montezuma County, Mancos

Secluded with on-top-of-the-world views, yet only 3 miles from Mancos, Colorado, this 163 acre property has a perfect mix of meadows, woodlands and irrigated pasture on two separate parcels. The property has direct access off of paved state highway 184 with a nice pasture and barn site on the front parcel and incredible views in every direction from the upper parcel of the La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde, Sleeping Ute and the Mancos Valley. There are many good building sites and great southern exposure. The property includes ample water rights, conveyed through pressurized irrigation pipe into the upper section and a domestic water tap. An existing pond attracts wildlife and birds. If an even larger parcel is desirable, Fulbright Ranch is adjacent at the corner with Cox Ranch. The property is very suitable for an estate style home with plenty of space and privacy for guest quarters, barns and outbuildings.

Location and Area

Fulbright Ranch is located just north of the picturesque western town of Mancos, which is only thirty minutes west of historic downtown Durango. The ranch sits at an elevation of approximately 7,300 ft. above sea level, 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

• 163 acres, comprised of two separate parcels
  
• Large open meadow on the ridge with breathtaking 360 degree mountain & valley views
  
• Lower 35 is sub irrigated meadow perfect for livestock with open meadow and some trees
  
• Domestic water tap from rural central water system, included but not installed
  
• Water rights with pressurized irrigation from both Bauer and Jackson Reservoirs
  
• 3 shares of Bauer Lake water and 60 acre feet of Jackson Reservoir
  
• Thirty acres currently irrigated with pressurized gated pipe, but sufficient for additional acreage
  
• Several exceptional building sites: on the ridge, in the trees, or by the pond with Mesa Verde views
  
• Combination of trees and meadow and trees with ponderosas and pinion-juniper
  
• Pond for water storage and wildlife
  
• Electric crosses property
  
• Plenty of space to pasture stock or horses
  
• Great recreational riding and hiking opportunities on the property and nearby
  

Wildlife and Recreation

Fulbright 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).

$475,000 – Best Value – Reduced from $675,000

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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