Property Description
Discover the extraordinary potential of this meticulously maintained 136-year-old historic ranch in Colorado’s scenic Arkansas River Valley, celebrated for its fertile soil, mild climate, agricultural prosperity, and panoramic mountain views.
Land
Nestled in the Arkansas River bottom with close proximity to the river, this dream ranchette offers a rare private setting and pastures abundant with lush, subirrigated native grasses, ideal for horses, cattle, trophy hunting, or investment.
Amenities include an updated historic farmhouse featuring antique wood mining beams, hardwood flooring, updated bathrooms, a kitchen with granite countertops, a finished basement, and numerous vintage and modern details. The property also includes a comfortable bunkhouse with strong VRBO/rental-income potential, a detached two-car garage, and five various outbuildings, including three large Mennonite post-and-beam barns (each with 220-volt electricity):
Barn 1 – 2,414 sq ft hay and farm equipment storage with one horse stall, large pipe-fence turnout, and room for 6+ additional stalls
Workshop – 2,390 sq ft with concrete flooring, custom tack room, workbench, wood-burning fireplace, running water, exterior loafing shed, and a second large pipe-fence turnout
Barn 3 – 1,148 sq ft five-stall barn (utility/horse barn)
The property features an expansive backyard with a lush lawn, colorful flower beds, mature fruit trees, and a central fire pit, creating the perfect setting for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. A partial wraparound porch, entry gates, private gravel road, and over an acre of enclosed yard surround the main home. The entire property is fully livestock-fenced, with the barns featuring welded pipe fences and horse turnout pens, plus an outdoor riding arena.
Zoned A-1 for agricultural, residential, or commercial use. Additional advantages include low county taxes, three postal addresses, city gas, and central air conditioning. The estate comprises two contiguous parcels (68.74 acres and 42.33 acres, offered together or separately) and features a natural flowing spring, making it excellent for hunting waterfowl, dove, geese, wild turkey, deer, mule deer, elk, pronghorn, and other species.
A rare large-acreage opportunity just minutes from town, boating, fishing, and a regional airport with quick commuting flights to major international airports, and close to a handful of world-class ski resorts.