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LAND FOR SALE - 350 ACRES IN ARCHULETA COUNTY, COLORADO
Land
The South San Juan Basin Ranch is owned by an internationally renowned traveler and sportsman who searched the world over before falling in love with the ranch’s natural beauty. This majestic property, hidden at the head of what many have called the most beautiful & protected valleys in Colorado. After almost giving up 15 years ago, the seller finally came across the ranch he had always dreamed of. After securing this masterpiece acreage, the property underwent 2 years of custom builds. This included a +/- 3600 sq ft custom 3bd/2ba log home with a basement, 2 car attached garage, and 1400 sq ft guest quarters.
The home placement provides majestic and unparalleled views of the South San Juan Mountains and Wilderness. The residence also features the highest levels of privacy and security. The peace of mind that comes with privacy, is not without convenience. It’s only a + - 30 minute drive to Pagosa Springs. This quaint and inviting community has been named one of the best small towns in America by Outside Magazine. A G5/Continental Express jet capable airport, hospital, Walmart, restaurants, & the incredible hot springs are all in close proximity to the property. Pagosa Springs maintains a population of around 2,500 in town, and 13,000 in county. About 60 minutes takes you to Wolf Creek Pass Skiing, and + - 90 minutes to commercial air in Durango, which features daily service to Phoenix, Denver, Fort Worth/Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Southern Ca. Santa Fe is 2.5 hours, and Taos is only 2 hours.
Benches of meadows and Aspens, stair-stepped among the blue-spruce and massive ponderosa pine, at an average altitude of 8500 ft will keep you cool in the summer months. Three spring fed year-round ponds (one stocked) hold game throughout the season. A short cattle grazing lease keeps ag status taxes to around $2000 per year. There’s + - 4 miles of side by side horseback riding, hiking, cross country, & snowmobile trails on the ranch - all connecting the groomed food plots through hundreds of acres of serene sanctuary. Look close and you’ll even find a zipline installed, perfect for the family.
Improvements
The television series Yellowstone’s home might come to mind as one pulls up into the rotunda, making for a grand walkway that welcomes you to the beautiful, custom built, British Columbia timber framed log home, which perfectly combines luxury and comfort. This enviable home, while not visible to the world, has been accented and placed for the ultimate level of privacy and entertaining, yet not being over built. At + - 3600 sq ft, the residence possesses the optimal size and is surrounded on every-side by paver decks & gardens. A 2/3 finished basement provides a large storage area and plenty of space for supplies. A plethora of storage abounds. The seller is retired from the nursery business and his green thumb that even Busch Gardens would envy, will leave the new owners with the gift of a mature, groomed mountain garden and lawn. The carefully manicured landscaping is truly special. The strikingly beautiful collection of flowers creates an atmosphere bathed in peace and relaxation. The flora and fauna are a treat to enjoy and share and could take half a lifetime to duplicate. While enjoying your surroundings, don’t be surprised if a black bear comes up to take a drink from the bird bath. A breeze-way separates a + - 1400 sq ft guest quarters, trophy room, office, or any custom use the owner may have in mind. The options are endless.
While the current owner has traveled and hunted in over 50 countries, South San Juan Basin Ranch is the sanctuary he searched the world over for. He has managed the property meticulously in an effort to promote the population of humming birds to bull elk, and everything in between. While one could easily harvest a couple of bucks, numerous turkeys, and + - a half dozen elk a year - harvests have been very limited with just the grand kids coming to hunt elk (one or at most 2 annually). The property qualifies for a land owner buck mule deer tag annually. The game unit allows 6 different elk seasons, with 2 rifle seasons over the counter, and archery being 100% draw. The three spring fed ponds hold game throughout the season, complimented by wallows, food plots, ladder stands, & a King Built custom shooting house on the largest food plot that the grand kids are keeping a 100% success rate on bull elk. Complimenting the aerated 17 ft deep trout pond, is a private 1/3 mile of access to the Navajo River, complete with rock weirs for fly fishing & a mile away public waters abound.
Call or email today for more info and to schedule your qualified showing of South San Juan Basin Ranch. It will be a treat to remember the rest of your life.
Co-brokers welcome.