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

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

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

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

Kitchen

Cultured stacked stone with Travertine countertops and backsplash

Viking commercial appliances; 6 top stove top

Extensive cabinetry

Prep island with travertine top

Lighting in kitchen all halogen

Slate floor

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Large windows with expansive views

Faux painted and natural pine walls

Closets

Berber cream colored carpet

Bath

Jacuzzi bathtub surrounded by travertine

Travertine top sink

Toilet

Large window provides abundant light

Slate floor

Utility Room

Washer and dryer

Good storage

Travertine tile floor

Spa Bath

Full shower

Toilet

Travertine counters, sink and travertine tiles around the mirror

6 person sauna

Faux painted walls

Slate floor

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

Master bedroom

Numerous windows with expansive views to south and west

Large closet

Pine floor

Painted walls

Bathroom

¾ bath

Shower

Toilet

Travertine counters with travertine framed mirror

Garage

One-care garage with good storage

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

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).