Red Rabbit Ranch is an exceptional 1,889 acre recreational property located in the heart of the northern New Mexico Rockies with easy, year round access. There is a beautiful custom 3,000+ SF log main residence, 2,000 SF guest home, 950 SF historic stone house, 4,000 SF storage facility and 4,000 SF horse and hay barn with a workshop and 1,100 SF guest house attached. Also, on the upper reaches of the ranch, there is a summertime 600 SF hunting cabin. Each amenity has been maintained with great care and attention to detail and each has been positioned to ensure the sweeping panorama is viewed from every location. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the last large acreage mountain ranches in one the most beautiful areas of northern New Mexico—a true legacy property.

Location and Area
Located in the northern most part of New Mexico bordering Colorado, this expansive, pristine 1,889-acre equestrian and recreational property consists of open meadows, spans of ponderosa pines, gamble oak and aspen groves. The ranch sits at 8,500 ft. with vistas reaching 10,300 ft., in the remarkably green and fertile Rio Chama Valley, just a short distance from the base of the Carson National Forest in the San Juan Mountain chain of the Rocky Mountains. It is privately located 10 miles outside the historic town of Tierra Amarilla and 25 miles from Chama, in one of the richest regions for archeological studies in the Southwest.

Tierra Amarilla sits at the base of the Carson National Forest and is fed by the ancient network of irrigation canals first established by the native peoples and later expanded by the area's hardworking ranchers. It is a result of the original Tierra Amarilla land grant, which was awarded to Manuel Martinez and his family on July 20, 1830. Tierra Amarilla housed many individuals who came to help build the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in the 1880’s and support the booming railroad town of Chama. After that, the main industries in this area were logging, mining, agriculture, sheep and cattle ranching, until 1931-32 wiped out the sheep industry.

Today, Tierra Amarilla is a unique blend of cultures and the surrounding area attracts people who have a commitment to education, sustainable agricultural practices and a celebration of the cultural heritage. They are united in their resolve in being good stewards of an environment and watershed that feeds and preserves a way of life for northern New Mexicans and their future generations.

Red Rabbit Ranch is also within one hour and 15 minutes of culture and activities associated with Taos, Santa Fe and Pagosa Springs.

Property Details
Grounds

• 1,889 acres amidst wildflower-covered, alpine meadows, ponderosa pine, gamble oak and aspen groves
  
• Property begins at 8,500 ft above sea level and goes to 10,300 ft with expansive vistas in all directions
  
• A haven for outdoor sports, clean air and water along with wide-open spaces with expansive vistas
  
• Abundant wildlife year-round
  
• Post and rail fencing with electric tape attached
  
• 2 cattle pastures fenced with barbed wire
  
• 3 horse pastures, the largest being approximately 150 acres, all with electric fencing
  
• Horse corals split into 4 pens with individual loafing sheds, water and separate entrances
  
• 60 ft round pen
  
• Additional horse shed for weather protection
  
• Separate hay and tractor shed (in addition to barn)
  
• 2 wells produce ample water for the improvements
  
• The Tierra Amarilla Creek runs through a portion of the property
  
• Gravel driveway leads from paved highway

General Home Features

• Log, wood and stone structures
  
• Water filtration systems in all dwellings; Manager’s house has forced chlorine and sediment filtration; Main and guest house have UV and sediment filtration; all houses have R/O drinking water faucets in kitchen
  
• Water softeners in all dwellings
  
• Satellite HD TV and internet throughout
  
• Signature Red Rabbit brand integrated throughout ranch in various features

Main Residence - Headquarters

• Log home with large wrap around deck; pine and aspen hand-peeled railing; 10”-to-16” Swedish coped log corners
  
• 2 separate 2-car garages
  
• Spectacular views in every direction; large windows in all rooms
  
• Open floor plan
  
• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with large office loft
  
• Vaulted ceilings; tongue and groove ceiling
  
• Ample storage; all closets cedar lined
  
• Ceiling fans; recessed and sconce lighting
  
• Travertine and yellow pine flooring; carpet in bedrooms; stylized iron grates in floor for forced-air heat
  
• Custom built-in, solid mesquite cupboards throughout by Mexican artisan Esteban Chapital
  
• Much of the furniture is custom made for house (negotiable)
  
• Post and rail fencing around outside of house

Main Level
Living Room

• 2 story floor to ceiling windows in living room facing west with spectacular views
  
• Floor to ceiling rock wall with wood burning fireplace and hearth with cut log mantle
  
• Yellow Pine plank flooring
  
• Oversized antler chandelier; sconce lighting

Kitchen

• Kitchen-aide gas stove, oven, fridge, trash compactor
  
• Double sink with Moen fixtures
  
• Bar seating with Mexican tile countertops
  
• Mexican tile backsplash
  
• Bay window looking east with herb ledge
  
• Custom-built solid Mesquite cupboards and pantry cabinet by Chapital
  
• Antique Iron pulls
  
• Iron scrolled ceiling light fixture

Breakfast Room

• Intimate seating just off the kitchen with hand painted chandelier by
  Ulla Darni

Dining Room, Bar and Family Room seating area

• Oversized 550 SF dining area to seat 12 or more
  
• Spectacular views through multiple windows looking east
  
• Doors out to wrap-around deck which goes out to expansive meadows
  
• Gas coal fireplace with granite facing and detailed wood and iron grill
  
• Custom-made bar with 2 1/2” granite counter top, glass shelving above and drawers and cupboards below
  
• Unique support log for room has carved-out niches with fiber optic lights which can change or remain same color to highlight liquor bottles
  
• Lift up door reveals stairway to basement; could be perfect for a wine cellar

Master Bedroom

• Rock wall from floor to ceiling on one wall
  
• Carpeted
  
• Double cedar lined closet with built-in cupboards and drawers
  
• Vaulted ceiling
  
• Sitting room area with great views out to front deck
  
• Decorative ledges for artwork
• Ceiling Fan/Light

Master Bathroom

• Travertine floors
  
• Large walk-in shower with ceramic tile and border accents
  
• Granite his/hers sinks with porcelain basins and Moen stainless and porcelain fixtures
  
• Built-in Mesquite linen cupboard and closet
  
• Chandelier

Guest Bedroom/Bathroom

• Double cedar-lined closets
  
• Carpeted
  
• Ceiling fan/light
  
• Guest bath with granite counter and single porcelain sink/doubles as day bath off laundry/mud room
  
• Walk-in shower
  
• Hammered tin light fixtures
  
• Custom built-in Mesquite linen cabinet by Chapital

Mud room/laundry room

• Vaulted ceiling and skylights
  
• Day bath off hallway
  
• Pantry/broom closet

Upper Level/Loft

• Mortis and tenon half log steps to loft

Office

• Built-in custom drawers for office supplies
  
• Crawl space utilized as storage
  
• Cedar closet and attic storage with built-in shelving

Guest House

• Custom built 2,000 SF cedar home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths; open floor plan
  
• Large multiple windows allow natural sun light throughout
  
• Vaulted ceilings with ceiling fans
  
• Ceramic tile and carpet floors
• Custom, hand-made woodworking and base boards throughout
  
• Vaulted ceilings and dormers with wide ledges for decoration or art
  
• Extra storage
  
• Forced air and wood burning stove
  
• Front and back covered porch

Lower Level
Kitchen/Dining

• U-shaped with bar seating and opening up to dining and living area
  
• Electric stove, trash compactor; dishwasher; double sinks; fridge
  
• Custom cherry cabinets, antique bronze pulls
  
• Closet pantry
  
• Tile counters

First Guest Bedroom

• Carpet
  
• Ceiling fan

Bath – full bath shared as day bath

• Tile counter and floors; Talavera Mexican sink
  
• Shower/bath combination

Laundry Room/Mud Room

• Day bath off laundry room shared with down guest bedroom with Talavera Mexican sink and tile counters

Upper Level
Master Bedroom

• Large windows with unobstructed views
  
• Walk-in closet
  
• Berber carpet
  
• Ceiling fan
  
• Extra storage
  
• Large shared bath with shower/tub; tile floors; Talavera Mexican sink; tile counters

Second Guest Bedroom

• Carpet
  
• Ceiling fan

Barn

• 4,000 SF pine and spruce work shop and horse barn with 1,100 SF guest house attached; 2,000 SF upper hay loft
  
• Timber from Northern New Mexico and Colorado
  
• Wall to wall shop with built-in cabinets; large garage door closes off barn side from shop
  
• Wood burning stove heats barn and shop
  
• Concrete floors in shop and brick pavers in barn
  
• 6 stalls each 12’ x 12’; goes out to paddock/coral; feeders for water, feed and mineral buckets
• 2 stalls have radiant heat for foaling
  
• Wash/vet room for horses with hot and cold running water with stock area
  
• Tack room with Indian antique teak doors; 8 saddle racks
  
• Space for future barn office
• Mechanical room with hot water tank; fridge and freezer; water softeners and UV water filter
  
• Exquisite, round, Red Rabbit custom-made, stained glass window in barn
  
• Open storage shed for tractors on sides of barn

Barn Guest/Ranch Manager’s House

• Forced air and wood burning stove in Guest House
  
• Vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans
  
• Large window supply beautiful views and ample natural light
  
• Open floor plan with living and dining area separated by short wall with bedroom set-up and loft bedroom
  
• Built-in stained glass window in living area
  
• Tile floors and counters
  
• Laundry/mud room
  
• Full kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, oven; trash compactor
  
• Work-out room
• Bath with shower/tub, tile counters, Moen fixtures

Wildlife and Recreation
Red Rabbit Ranch encompasses 1889 acres of high mountain terrain between 8,000 ft. and 10,300 ft. above sea level. Forests of blue spruce, ponderosa pine, aspen and gamble oak are intertwined with high mountain meadows and crystal clear springs, making Red Rabbit Ranch a hunter’s paradise. Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, black bear and turkey are permanent residents at the ranch through the majority of the year. The rustic hunting cabin located at 9,800 ft. above sea level provides a perfect spot to host a big game hunt. Several trophy elk have been taken on the ranch as part of the game management program. A complete Stewardship/Management Plan is available for more detailed information on how the ranch and abundant wildlife are cared for and the legacy is preserved for future generations. It is one of the factors that makes this ranch so special and it is a cornerstone of the family’s intention for the ranch.

For downhill skiing, Wolf Creek and Taos ski areas are an hour and 15-minute drive from the ranch. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area and on the ranch. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting regional parks and recreational areas. Excellent golf can be found in Pagosa Springs, CO at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club; Santa Fe, NM at Quail Run Golf Course, Santa Fe Country Club and Towa Golf Resort; Taos, NM at Taos Country Club and Red Eagle Golf Course.

$10,250,000

This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC of New Mexico, Brandon Ruppert, Supervising Broker, In conjunction with Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC of Durango, CO, Tom Morse, Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC of New Mexico, 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 of New Mexico 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 representatives.

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