85 Acres in Mancos, CO - $1,595,000
Weber Ranch has 85 acres of beautiful irrigated meadows and mature woodlands with Gambel Oak and Ponderosa Pines. Located on the highpoint of the property, overlooking Weber Reservoir, there is 3,283 SF cedar sided home with 3 bedrooms, office, studio/bedroom, 4 baths, kitchen, den, dining and living area. Also, there is a second small home for a caretaker or guest. It is a great equestrian property with full perimeter fencing and .5 cfs of irrigation water to keep the main pasture lush. Best of all, it is a recreational paradise, with an access easement to state lands and 2 million acres of the San Juan National Forest.
Location and Area
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 his...
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).