12911 County Road 44 , Mancos, CO 81328(Montezuma County)

Eppich Ranch encompasses 473 acres of pine forest, scattered stands of gambol oak, open meadows, rock outcroppings and lush riparian areas along a seasonal creek lined with aspen and cottonwood. The propertys varied topography offers a wonderful variety of building sites with beautiful mountain and Weber Reservoir views. The property offers lush pastures, ponds, springs and a seasonal stream to support horses or cattle and a myriad of wildlife species. The National Forest borders the ranch on the north and east, which offers a gateway to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in southwestern Colorado. There is even a historic hunting cabin within the interior of the ranch that provides for a great wilderness experience. One of the other attributes of this property is that it is a great candidate for a conservation easement and it has most of the mineral rights intact. This expansive canvas and rich palette of attributes provides you the opportunity to create your own mountain paradise. There is an additional 447-acres (Lazy E Ranch) that borders Eppich Ranch and can be purchased separately for $5.975 million creating 920 combined acres.Lazy E Ranch has beautiful irrigated meadows, mature woodlands, canyons, lush riparian areas, and there is 1.3 miles of West Mancos River frontage. The 6,537 SF 4 bedroom/3.5 bath estate was remodeled in 2013 and is the quintessential Colorado Mountain retreat. There are multiple ponds, water rights, large heated equipment/hay barn, guest/caretaker cabin, and a rodeo arena for equestrian activities. See MLS#783457 for more information on Lazy E Ranch.