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Snowcapped Mountain Views in Durango Ridge Ranch
36.52 alpine acres with stands of Ponderosa Pine, a rolling knoll top and significant mountain views in all directions. Ready for building with power, phone and a private well.
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Durango/Hesperus
36.52
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The ranch is beautifully situated between Durango and Hesperus, Colorado, at an elevation 7,800 feet. 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. The historic downtown area of Durango is located just 8 miles to the east, while the charming and quaint towns of Hesperus and Mancos are between 3 and 18 miles to the west. Durango has numerous big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital – Mercy Regional Medical Center, world-class restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. The entire Four Corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. The area population is 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is approximately 35 miles from Durango Mountain Resort, 200 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 290 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 450 miles from Phoenix.
Property Details
Rich in natural beauty, Durango Ridge Ranch encompasses 36.52 acres of Ponderosa Pine forest, blazing red Gamble Oak thickets, a prominent building knoll, and a seasonal stream to support the abundant wildlife. This beauty is enhanced by being set in the foothills of the 13,000 ft snowcapped La Plata Mountains and having access to the 5300 acres of Colorado Division of Wildlife that borders the larger ranch (Durango Ridge Ranch)to the north and west. The unobstructed views of the Weeminuche Wilderness area, trademark Twin Buttes, Ridges Basin, Barnroof Peak and the La Plata Range are paramount, especially from the large building envelope. The topography offers a slight slope from north to south giving the property excellent year-round sun and solar gain potential. A unique blend of woodlands and a private draw create a very secluded feel and secure sanctuary. Views of neighboring structures or roads from most areas of the ranch are limited, but provide a feeling of security for those not wanting absolute seclusion. Water is plentiful, coming from a 1.25+ gpm well which produces 1800 gallons of water in each 24 hour period (national average household of four uses approximately 350 gallons per day – this well is over 5 times the national average).
This 36+ acre parcel provides the perfect mix of foliage for the quintessential Colorado mountain feel. It also offers excellent habitat for a myriad of wildlife species including elk, deer, bear, turkey and other birds of prey. Smaller animals such as fox and coyote can be seen from time to time. In essence, this is the perfect small mountain ranch in an exquisite setting for those who want privacy with easy access to the amenities of the Durango community.
Durango Ridge Ranch Owner Lifestyle
 Durango Ridge Ranch offers easy building opportunities for owners purchasing 35+ acre parcels with underground power and phone to each tract, as well as well maintained all-weather roads. These parcels have been carefully planned to optimize the view shed and honor the natural topographical features. Each parcel is unique and inspires a feeling of great privacy, while enjoying the security of a ranch community of like-minded people. Approximately 35% of the parcels in the ranch have been built, of which 80% are year-round residents. Due to the variety of topography and natural beauty of the property, some parcels have distant views with building sites nestled in dense groves of Ponderosa Pines, while others have woodlands that give way to open meadows with various water features. Each is beautiful in its own way and provides choices of home sites along with a complete sense of privacy. The covenants are sensible and ensure your investment is protected.
Wildlife and Recreation
 Durango Ridge Ranch has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, black bear, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting birds. Equine enthusiasts will find the trail riding in the foothills of the La Plata’s breathtaking via the 5300 acres of accessible public lands. In addition, the opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless—whether it’s hiking, kayaking, skiing, bird watching, rock climbing, hunting, fishing or just relaxing—this property, along with the nearby national forest and recreational areas surrounding Durango, has it all. Summertime is also filled with opportunities to boat on many area lakes and excellent golfing can be found in Durango at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, and the private Glacier Club (memberships available). In addition, people come from around the world to ride the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and visit attractions like Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
Priced at: $450,000 |
