160 Acres in Canon City, CO - $995,000

The Colorado Guest Ranch is very private and secluded and adjoined on all sides by public lands. Badger Creek flows through the ranch and offers water for livestock and wildlife and natural irrigation for surrounding meadows. The ranch rises from the creek basin into the sweeping hillsides, draws, and ridges of the central Colorado high country. Experience magnificent views in all directions including the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and the Collegiate Peaks. There are 160 acres of deeded land with two homes, 3 wells, pond, creek, barn, and corrals. The ranch also consists of 3,100 acres of leased State of Colorado lands and 650 acres of leased BLM lands. The ranch improvements sit in a lovely creek basin surrounded by unique rock formations and cliffs. The property has been used as a cattle ranch and recreational guest ranch but would be ideal for a family cabin, hunting lodge, outfitting business, corporate retreat, or recreational home. The ranch and surrounding area is rich in Native American history, early mining exploration, and homesteading. The property is located about 45 miles northwest of Canon City, CO and 29 miles south of Hartsel, CO. Rarely does such a unique property come on the market and the possibilities are endless! The ranch improvements consist of a log sided main home which is cozy and comfortable and has all the modern conveniences. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is approximately 2,000 square feet. The ranch has an additional guesthouse/bunkhouse which is approximately 1,500 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In addition, there is a 1,500 sq ft barn/workshop for horses or storage of tractors or recreational vehicles. The Guest Ranch is completely surrounded by public lands, offering thousands of acres of big game hunting and back country exploration. Herds of trophy elk, mule deer and antelope roam the valleys and timbered hillsides throughout this property. The ranch will qualify for landowner preference tags.