Moreland Home Place
The Moreland Home Place spans 3,352 deeded acres. This Colorado ranch offers a unique opportunity to own and operate on the short grass prairie, one of the most productive and resilient grazing ecosystems in the West. The prairie is renowned for its ability to maintain nutritional forage even in dry conditions, supporting cattle health and efficient weight gain. Historically, this property was operated as a cow/calf ranch, taking advantage of the lands consistent grazing quality and abundant water resources. In more recent years, ownership has successfully leased the ranch to outside operators for summer grazing of yearlings from June through September, proving its flexibility for different types of cattle enterprises.
The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced, allowing for strategic rotational grazing and efficient use of the grass resource. Four dependable water wells service the past...
The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced, allowing for strategic rotational grazing and efficient use of the grass resource. Four dependable water wells service the pastures, providing reliable water distribution throughout the property. Functional cattle working facilities include shipping corrals with processing equipment and a scale, ensuring smooth management and shipping operations.
Improvements on the ranch balance comfort with utility. A 1,680 square foot home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full unfinished basement, providing comfortable living quarters for a manager, family, or guests. Outbuildings include a 60 x 40 Quonset hut for machinery and hay storage, a 46 x 30 garage, and a 120 x 21 lean-to shed, all designed to support ranching operations with ample space for equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
Whether operated as a traditional cow/calf ranch, continued as a lease property for yearlings, or tailored to another livestock program, this ranch offers outstanding versatility. Its short-grass prairie provides both resilience and productivity, supporting long-term operations with minimal input costs. With excellent working facilities, water infrastructure, and a strong history of both owner and lease operations, the property is well-positioned for a new owner to step in and benefit immediately.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large, well-improved ranch where natural resources, functionality, and flexibility come together to support generations of cattle ranching success.
Quick Facts:
-3,352 deeded acres
-Fenced and cross-fenced
-Shipping corrals with processing equipment and a cattle scale
-4 water wells
-1,680 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, plus a full unfinished basement
-60 x 40 Quonset hut
-46 x 30 Garage
-120 x 21 Lean-to shed
-Productive short grass prairie
-Was once used as a year-round cow/calf operation
-Currently leased annually for grazing yearlings from June to September
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Highway 96 to Boone Rd. Head north on Boone Rd for 13 miles. Turn right on Highland Rd, head east. Follow that for 6 miles. Turn left, head north on Moreland Rd for 1.6 miles, and you'll pull into the yard of the home.
About Joette Schalla
Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004. Her focus has always been land, working ranches, and mountain properties. She holds the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). In 2024, Joette was elected Governor-at-Large for RLI in Pueblo, Colorado, taking on a leadership role. She understands the needs of specialized equine professionals, what it takes to operate a true working ranch, or even the outdoor sporting benefits of recreational properties.