Placerville CO Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Have you been looking for just that right place that's away from vehicles, away from city noise, away from the heat and humidity of the summer son? Have you been seeking just the right spot that's away from the highways, without being too far away from paved roads? A place that you can escape to easily most of the year on great county roads, but offers winter access with a quick snowmobile, ATV or cross country ski in? This is what brought a family centered successful Chicago family to this special spot years ago. They'd come to love the areas of Southwest Colorado--Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride and Montrose and with the help of the top local architect, friends, builders and craftspeople they created a dream home-one that's not a cabin-not quite a home-one that you can stay year round or lock and leave for months at a time. All this in an extremely private spot with incredible mountain views of not just the Sneffels Range, but also the Cimarrons. This listing includes this gorgeous home on 40 acres. It's part of a much larger parcel of 240 acres-which includes five additional parcels-200 more acres to the north and east-as well as a single 40 below 62x Road and the finest 160 you've ever seen-also listed separately. This is fabulous deer and elk country, and the owners established a series of pastures and fenced areas for horses and other livestock. There's a series of ponds fed by springs that hold water year round. The property is fenced and crossed fenced so it's ready right now as your summer pasture. Years ago the owners established grazing leases-so extremely low ag taxes keep the property easy to hold. The home is located into a private treed area just north of 62X. Views are the best-even from the ground level. The sizing is perfect-with great room, kitchen, dining room and master bedroom with bath on the ground level, and two more bedrooms, along with a clever storage area and guest bathroom on the second level. Classic, warm mountain finishes were used-wood and stone were used throughout, and you'll love the soaring cathedral ceilings and stone fireplace. Carefully positioned and sheltered decks surround three sides, allowing the ability to spread out and enjoy those views, even when you have plenty of guests. Water is through a great well, electric is established using solar power and its set up with an engineered septic system. There's a conventional furnace to keep you warm in the cooler months, and Internet and streaming is available using a variety of excellent services. Even your cell phone will work here! You'll love the fact that there are no covenants, there's no HOA-just Ouray County guidelines. So bring your vehicles, hunt and ride on your own land. Add an ADU or a shop. Let your friends come and stay for a month in their RV--you name it--this is your legacy property to realize your Colorado dream. There's no better location for this beautiful Colorado home--Ridgway is just 25 minutes away and Telluride is only 35 minutes away, beyond Placerville and Sawpit. Good gravel roads connect to the north and west, leading you into millions of acres of public lands. This is a very special place-one that's enjoyed the love of the family and friends that have gathered here over the years. Now it's time for it to become a part of your family heritage. Make arrangements to come see this fine property today!

From lush aspen forests and protein-rich oak brush to incredible wetland bottoms, Turner Creek Hunting Ranch provides a natural sanctuary for a vast array of wildlife, particularly elk and mule deer. Substantial elk herds call the ranch home during summer and fall months. Enjoy year-round living at Turner Creek Hunting Ranch with a comfortable 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom hunting lodge built in 1986. On-grid electricity ensures modern convenience, while a 30'x24' equipment barn provides ample storage for your gear. Adjudicated water rights guarantee a reliable water source for maintaining healthy pastures for wildlife. Located in GMU 70, this unit is comprised of 871,086 acres, of which are 30% private, 70% public, 16% USFS, 49% BLM, and 5% state lands. The ranch qualifies and is in the landowner participation program. The ranch's deeded acres are fronted by Beaver Creek Drainage, 28,586 acres of hard-to-access BLM ground and an additional 500,000 acres between Lone Cone State Wildlife Area and adjacent public land. The ranch is NOT under conservation easement, though it is fronted by lands that are protected from future development being under conservation easements.

Pristine and Private is the best way to describe the Snow Drift Ranch as you are immersed in actual paradise overlooking one of our Nation's most picturesque views- The Dallas Divide. Often referred to as the most photographed range in the lower 48, it is a true testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world. The 137 acre Snow Drift Ranch sits among cascading pinnacles of a majestic skyline made up of peaks such as Courthouse Mountain, Mount Sneffels, Teakettle, Whitehorse, Mount Ridgeway, Wolcott, Mears, Ruffner and Chimney Rock. The region complements their breathtaking views with world-class recreation and lifestyle. This area of Colorado's stunning San Juan Mountains is a recreational paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Snow Drift Ranch serves as a gateway to a lifetime of adventures, offering access to Montrose (35 minutes), Ridgway (15 minutes), Ouray (25 minutes), and Telluride (35 minutes). Telluride is renowned for world-class skiing, extensive hiking mountain biking trails, and a hub for cultural events, from music to film festivals, while also attracting artists and musicians from around the world. The awe-inspiring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, home of the dramatic landscapes carved by the Gunnison River, the canyon is second to the Grand Canyon in size only, not beauty. Ridgway offers fishing, camping, and boating at Ridgway State Park, adding to its charming downtown and well-preserved Victorian architecture. The views, recreational access, and quality of life are accentuated by the impressive improvements this ranch offers with over 10,000 square feet of upgrades hosting 4-6 bedrooms, six bathrooms, two kitchens, Caretaker quarters, libraries, flex rooms, 2- steam rooms, heated garage, 38' heated RV bay. These impressive improvements have the dual capability of being on the electrical system or being fully off the grid. With oversized water cisterns, backup generators, and room to grow, Snow Drift Ranch provides the improvements for life and the room to expand. The adjoining region, with its millions of public acres, offers a multitude of OHV (Off- Highway Vehicle) and bike trails to explore. World-renowned trails such as the Rimrocker Trail, an epic OHV route traverse stunning landscapes between Montrose, CO and Moab, UT. The Alpine Loop is a historic mining route showcasing breathtaking scenery and is perfect for OHV and mountain bike enthusiasts. The famous Perimeter Trail encircles the town of Ouray and offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains. In Telluride, the vast network of mountain bike trails includes the world-famous Galloping Goose Trail. This region showcases the best of Colorado's outdoor adventures, each with its unique charm and a wide range of recreational experiences for all seasons. Outstanding western mountain towns and beautiful large ranches surround this nest of private mountain acreage, embracing a full quarter mile of the famous San Juan Scenic Skyway along Colorado Highway 62, affording easy year-round access.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HOME ON SAN MIGUEL RIVER WITH APPROX. 145 FEET OF PREMIUM RIVER FRONTAGE! Since the owners purchased this home in 2004, they have remodeled and significantly expanded the home in 2004-2006, added two spacious tiered river frontage decks perfect for entertaining & fishing, beautiful landscaping with sprinkler system and meticulously maintained the property including annual inspections & service. Main floor primary suite with separate sitting area & gas fireplace, large dressing room & walk-in closet. Upper floor guest suite with separate sitting area & gas fireplace. Both suites have decks overlooking the river. A large office opens to the river deck and could easily be transformed into a family/rec room. The property is completely fenced and extends across the river bordered by BLM land. No HOA dues and no real estate transfer tax. Truly a special setting with good privacy and only 15 minutes from Telluride.

Located 25 minutes from Telluride Mountain Village, this +/- 2239 acres of the Beaver Mesa Livestock & Elk Ranch is so beautiful that it was selected by renown professional photographer John Fielder for some of its most photogenic views. The ranch is very well known in Telluride. Also the ranch is minutes from National Forest offering thousands of more acres of recreation. Just a great location. Being that the water out west is now held as the gold standard these days, there is 7 registered ponds, and the absolute best water rights out of the J&M Hughes Ditch (named after the original owner) that irrigates over 1000 acres +/- of the Ranch and that is huge, there few ranches can compare and is this one of thefew large family holdings remaining within 30 min of Telluride. Priced millions and millions below comparable size ranches in the area, the Cattlemen's Assoc Conservation Easement is very unique and different than most easements we see,There can be development, there is also 3 separate building envelopes that would be ideal for that Yellowstone dream home & value is already factored in with +/- 200 acres of the ranch NOT enrolled and build whatever you like or sell off. Theres also an ability to sell off a min of 500 acres of the main ranch separately with a building envelope. Endless possibilities and again a very different easement that was well thought through call for all details. Improvements include a comfortable & warm +/- 1200 sqft 3/2 ranch home that makes for great guest or caretaker quarters with a spring fed well in a aspen grove with jaw dropping views from the living room showcasing the Telluride mountains, little Cone and is minutes to National Forest or live in the home while you build the dream home.It has to been seen and felt to take it all in. An easy road system allows access throughout the ranch.There is also a 3000 foot airstrip in place, but not currently in use. BGU 70 offers todays sportsman with over-the-counter rifle elk tags, and close to 100% draw for archery elk tags. Beaver Mesa Livestock and Elk has been documented as an excellent producer of both trophy quality elk and mule deer. The ranch is currently leased for hunting to an outstanding Outfitter. The ranch has gorgeous aspens, allowing for deer & elkbedding areas with abundant feed and water throughout. The ranch does qualify for landowner mule deer tags that have been unit wide allocation (always check regs), with monster bucks documented. Blue grouse & turkey also call the ranch home. BML&E Ranch has traditionallycarried +/- 300 pair for 4 months a year, and keeps an incredibly low tax bill of +/- $3100 annually...That is very good. Be it the land investment retreat you always dreamed of very close to Telluride skiing, dining & air access, or the location you wished for to build that Yellowstone Dream home that would make for an unimaginableequestrian property. Large watered & protected land holdings like Beaver Mesa Livestock & Elk Ranch are becoming more and more scarce. To have this large of a ranch so close to Telluride is rare and for the 7.7M it is even more rare. Almost impossible. Co brokers welcome...

Set on over 100 beautiful rolling acres, this captivating ranch retreat is worlds away from it all, but in close proximity to the historic Western towns of Telluride, Norwood & Ridgway. Set within the gated Top of the World Ranch, this two-parcel assemblage totals over 107-acres of verdant meadows, upland forest, ponds, streams and pasture, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. With three custom-built modern ranch structures, the property is ready for year-round enjoyment with each light-filled space exuding enduring charm. Bordering large multi-general ranches on two sides & within immediate proximity of Little Cone Wilderness, the area is teeming with wildlife while offering opportunities from hiking & biking to winter sports in a setting ideally suited for a horse enthusiast.