The Overlook At Sand Creek

The Overlook at Sand Creek is a rare Colorado mountain ranch offering exceptional privacy, senior water rights, live water, and direct access to some of the state's most sought-after public lands. Located in the scenic Tarryall River drainage near Jefferson, Colorado, this 119-acre retreat is bordered on three sides by Pike National Forest and serves as a gateway to the renowned Lost Creek Wilderness. With over one-half mile of Sand Creek frontage, irrigated meadows supported by senior water rights dating back to 1882, and dramatic mountain scenery, the property delivers an unmatched combination of recreation, conservation value, and year-round enjoyment.

A comfortable mountain residence overlooks the Tarryall River Valley, capturing sweeping views of timbered ridges, open meadows, granite outcroppings, and abundant wildlife habitat. The diverse landscape supports healthy populations of elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey, and moose, while Sand Creek provides opportunities for brook trout fishing in a picturesque mountain setting. Miles of hiking and horseback riding trails begin directly from the property, allowing seamless access to thousands of acres of public land for exploration, hunting, and outdoor recreation.

Despite its remarkable seclusion, The Overlook at Sand Creek remains easily accessible, located within approximately two hours of Denver and 90 minutes from Colorado Springs. Combining live water, wildlife, senior water rights, recreational diversity, and unmatched National Forest adjacency, The Overlook at Sand Creek represents a compelling opportunity to own a legacy ranch in the heart of Colorado's mountain country.

Location:

- Jefferson, Colorado, in the scenic Tarryall River
drainage
- Approximately 90 minutes to Colorado Springs
- Approximately 2 hours to Denver
- Convenient access to Tarryall Reservoir and extensive OHV trail systems

Acreage:

- 119± deeded acres
- Diverse mix of irrigated meadows, timbered hillsides, granite outcroppings, and riparian habitat
- End-of-the-road privacy within a secluded mountain valley
- Bordered on three sides by Pike National Forest
- Water Rights & Live Water:
- Over one-half mile of Sand Creek frontage
- Approximately ±2 CFS of senior irrigation water rights
- Water rights date back to 1882
- Pond and irrigated meadows supporting exceptional wildlife habitat
- Brook trout fishing within Sand Creek

Hunting & Wildlife:

- Located within Colorado GMU 501
- Healthy populations of elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey, and moose
- Diverse habitat supporting year-round wildlife use
- Direct access to thousands of acres of National Forest and Lost Creek Wilderness
- Recreation
- Immediate access to hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and backcountry exploration
- Gateway to the Lost Creek Wilderness
- Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities
- Close proximity to Tarryall Reservoir and regional recreational amenities

Improvements:

- Approximately 1,900-square-foot mountain residence
- Well, septic system, and electrical service
- Two above-ground propane tanks
- Well-maintained internal road system
- Reliable cellular service
- Infrastructure supporting comfortable year-round use

Conservation:

- No existing conservation easement
- Excellent candidate for future conservation protection
- Neighboring property protected by a conservation easement held by the Palmer Land Trust