Weber Ranch - SOLD
 Colorado, Montezuma County, Mancos.
Weber Ranch has 85 acres of beautiful irrigated meadows and mature woodlands with Gambel Oak and Ponderosa Pines. Located on the highpoint of the property, overlooking Weber Reservoir, there is 3,283 SF cedar sided home with 3 bedrooms, office, studio/bedroom, 4 baths, kitchen, den, dining and living area. Also, there is a second small home for a caretaker or guest. It is a great equestrian property with full perimeter fencing and .5 cfs of irrigation water to keep the main pasture lush. Best of all, it is a recreational paradise, with an access easement to state lands and 2 million acres of the San Juan National Forest.
Location and Area
Nestled in the picturesque Mancos River Valley, against the backdrop of the rugged Rim Rock area and La Plata Mountains—it borders State lands to the north. It is a convenient 10 minutes from the town of Mancos and thirty minutes west of Durango’s historic downtown area. It is located on the west side of County Road 44, just off of Echo Basin Road, 6 miles from US Highway 160. The ranch is at an elevation 7,600 ft. above sea level, with scenic mountain, canyon and valley views, and 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.
Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. The charming town of Durango is located 25 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, Salt Lake City 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
GROUNDS
- 85 plus acres with 17 acres of irrigated pasture and a total of 25 acres
- Woodlands of pine and gambel oak
- Stock pond surrounded by beautiful meadows with wildflowers and Shitake mushroom beds
- .5 cfs of adjudicated water rights from the Dunton Ditch
- Full perimeter fencing
- Abundant wildlife, including mule deer, elk, black bear, coyote, turkey, and other small game and birds of prey
- Gorgeous 360 degree views—Mesa Verde to the west, the Rim Rock to the north, the La Plata Mountains to the east and Menefee Mountain to the south
- Gravel drive
- Small caretaker or guest house—approximately 500 SF with living area, kitchen, 1 bedroom and bath
- The ranch has significant ecological and conservation attributes that present a potential opportunity for a conservation easement and possible related state and federal tax benefits
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General Home Features
- 3,283 SF cedar sided home built in 1993 and remodeled in 2006
- Fresh water well with 2000 gal cistern
- Pro-panel metal roof designed for optimum insulation and to handle snow loads
- Southern and eastern exposure allow lots of natural light and great solar gain
- 3 solar panels for solar hydronic heating heat
- Hot water baseboard and radiant heat; 5 zones
- New furnace 2007; energy star boiler
- Owned 500 gallon propane tank
- One-sided, low E windows; whole house very energy efficient
- Open floor plan
- Dimmers in all switches
- Expansive decks of treated/stained pine
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MAIN LEVEL
Living/Dining Area
- As you enter the house, on the right is an open living and dining area with expansive views through multiple windows
- Coat closet to the left
- Slate floor
- Faux wall painting
- Interior of solar panels covered with beautifully designed travertine and cultured rock for good heat transference
- T&G pine lofted ceiling
- Vertical log accents/supports
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Den
- Small sitting area separated from the living room by the stairs with pass-through from the kitchen
- Cultured rock and pine walls
- Freestanding wood burning stove; can completely heat house
- Slate floor
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Kitchen
- Cultured stacked stone with Travertine countertops and backsplash
- Viking commercial appliances; 6-burner stove top
- Extensive cabinetry
- Prep island with travertine top
- Lighting in kitchen all halogen
- Slate floor
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Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Large windows with expansive views
- Painted and natural pine walls
- Closets
- Berber cream colored carpet
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Bath
- Jacuzzi bathtub surrounded by travertine
- Travertine top sink
- Toilet
- Large window provides abundant light
- Slate floor
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Utility Room
- Washer and dryer
- Good storage
- Travertine tile floor
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Spa Bath
- Full shower
- Toilet
- Travertine counters, sink and travertine tiles around the mirror
- 6 person sauna
- Faux painted walls
- Slate floor
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SECOND LEVEL
Loft
- Large office/sitting/game room
- Numerous windows with expansive views to the east and north
- Varnished pine floors
- T&G natural pine ceiling
- Ceiling fan and light
- Door leads to upper deck area
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Master bedroom
- Numerous windows with expansive views to south and west
- Large closet
- Pine floor
- Painted walls
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Bathroom
- ¾ bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Travertine counters with travertine framed mirror
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Garage
- One-car garage with good storage
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Mother-in-law/guest apartment/Studio over garage
- High ceilings
- Closet
- Berber carpet
- Huge surround windows overlooking lake to the north and wonderful views of Mesa Verde and Sleeping Ute to the south
- Ceiling fan
- 3/4 bath with hard glass shower; travertine counters and travertine around mirror
- Deck with private access
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Wildlife and Recreation
The property has an ideal combination of open meadows, pine woodlands, trails and wildlife habitat, creating a very private setting that supports a myriad of activities. The property has good equestrian terrain, and excellent topography for hunting, hiking and climbing. There is a gate at the northwest end of the property that provides access to an easement leading to state lands and the San Juan National Forest with 2 million acres of recreational paradise. The ranch, state land and National Forest are home to an array of wildlife. Commonly seen are elk, mule deer, wild turkey, coyote, great horned owls, and eagles along with many other small animals and song birds. Occasionally, you may even see a black bear crossing the field. The ranch has a small pond and .3 miles of Dunton Ditch, which support the wildlife in the area. For fishing, Jackson Lake provides a wonderful destination, just minutes from the ranch. The Animas, Florida, Pine and San Juan Rivers are all within an hour of the ranch for exceptional fly-fishing.
For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 55-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek Ski Area is an hour and 30 minutes away. 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 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 40 miles).
$1,595,000
This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC, and Prudential Triple S Realty, Tom Morse, Broker. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC, Prudential Triple S Realty 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 Prudential Triple S Realty 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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