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20 Beaver Creek Road offers a remarkable ownership opportunity within the Fish Creek Ranch Preserve, a picturesque 4,242-acre shared amenity ranch. This offering boasts 35+/- deeded acres with a truly captivating 7,126+/- square foot log home offering the perfect blend of luxury and recreational opportunities. The property is located just north of the Colorado/ Wyoming Border with year-access via well-maintained roads. Fish Creek Ranch totals 4,242 acres with fourteen 35+/- acre 'Homesteads', with the remaining 3,752 acres set aside for the owners to enjoy. This property itself consists of 35+/- deeded acres and is set perched upon a high ridge-line with expansive views in all directions, with most of the view-shed over the adjacent national forest. The Ranch offers an exceptional blend of timber covered hillsides, lush riparian bottoms and open meadows with rolling topography and a great network of horse riding, hiking, and ATV trails. Fish Creek runs through the heart of the ranch and feeds seven ponds with strong populations of trout. The greatest asset of 20 Beaver Creek Road is the breathtaking 7,126+/- square foot log home. The home is constructed of 2'x6' half log exterior providing a classic rustic western look while integrating modern interior finishes. The home consists of 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms dispersed throughout the home providing guests with extreme privacy. The home is well appointed with a large kitchen, dining room, living areas as well as a bar and pool room downstairs. The home boasts four gas fireplaces throughout, providing cozy places to gather with friends and family. There is a large master suite built above the garage with an office space that offers expansive views. To round off the features of the home there is a large trex deck with a hot tub/ fire pit to take in the captivating views and a large three-car garage for the storage of tools and equipment. With purchasing a homestead in Fish Creek Preserve, owners receive a 1/14 undivided ownership interest in the shared amenities on the ranch which include the managers home, barns, machinery, and acreage itself. Owners can also board their horses at the ranch with the herd that is cared for by the full time manager. The home is being offered fully-furnished providing an opportunity for a future owner to come in and enjoy immediately. The area around Fish Creek Ranch offers prime big game habitat, and the ranch is blessed with an abundance of game species such as Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, Bears, and Turkey. While there is no hunting allowed within the ranch the property does offer a private gate on its southern boundary leading directly into Roosevelt National Forest providing plenty of over-the-counter hunting opportunities. Opportunities to see and experience Wyoming's wildlife abound at Fish Creek Ranch. To add to the list of sporting features on the property, Fish Creek runs through the heart of the ranch and boasts populations of wild brook trout. There are multiple impoundments along the creek with good populations of rainbow, brook, and brown trout creating a diverse fisheries resource for the avid trout angler. With seemingly endless horse riding, hiking and ATV trails both within the ranch and on the adjacent public lands there is rarely a day spent within Fish Creek that there is not an outdoor activity for everyone. The home itself sits at an elevation of ~8,600 feet meaning cooler summers and cold snowy winters are normal. The location of the property is ideal just north of the state border being within an hour drive of both Laramie, WY and Fort Collins, CO. Both are thriving towns with renowned universities as well as endless shopping and dining opportunities. The ranch is located approximately 7 miles west of US Highway 287 with year-round access via well-maintained county and private roads. Commercial air service is available at Laramie Regional or Denver International approximately 2 hours away.

A truly unique and exceptional property that has just become available: a magnificent 160-acre ranch, offered to the public for the first time in over 60 years. This remarkable property features approximately 4,000 feet of private river frontage, offering unparalleled access to nature and recreational opportunities. The ranch includes multiple homes, providing ample accommodation for family, guests, or staff. Surrounded by extensive BLM land. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room with a large fireplace, and oversized windows providing stunning views of the river and valley. The kitchen boasts high-end appliances, concrete countertops, and slate floors. The master bedroom, located on the east side, welcomes the morning sun and also features river and valley views, large closets, an attached bathroom, and a private patio entrance. Relax in the library or on the expansive patio, perfect for unwinding and taking in the scenery. The second home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a generous living room, a game room, and a modernized kitchen. The living room highlights a striking masonry fireplace surrounded by elegant built-in bookshelves. These two homes are currently short-term rentals with a 70% occupancy rate through October. The third home is tucked around the bend, offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a screened-in porch. Each home is private yet shares the breathtaking views of the river and valley. Additional buildings on the ranch include a three-car garage, a barn, loafing sheds, and a gardening shed.   Jelm is a central location to recreation amenities, Centennial is 45 min to the North, Albany (snowmobile mecca) is 35 min to the Northwest, Steamboat Springs is a short 1.5hr drive away. Whatever your recreational heart desires, whether it be fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, or skiing, this area offers it all. This property overlooks the expansive Laramie River and the Jelm-Frank Smith Ranch Historic District. The Frank Smith Ranch, once the original town of Jelm, still retains many of its original buildings dating back to 1881. Originally known as Cummins City, the town was founded on a mining hoax and later renamed Jelm in 1900. The Woods Landing Resort, established as a saloon in 1883, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it thrives as a restaurant and resort, offering a great spot to enjoy a burger, stay overnight, or dance on its uniquely designed boxcar spring dance floor!

Presenting A Bar Ranch in Douglas County Colorado, a front range legacy ranch that encompasses all the amenities of a conveniently located, highly improved, secluded ranch in a highly desirable area. Picture yourself in a private protected valley on 315 pristine acres with a live water creek, irrigation rights, pine covered hills to explore and producing hay meadows Escape to A Bar Ranch, a 315-acre legacy property in the sought-after Cherry Creek Valley of Douglas County, Colorado. This private, protected valley offers a serene and secluded lifestyle with the convenience of being just an hour from both Denver and Colorado Springs. The varied terrain of the ranch features pine-covered ridges, rolling hills, and level hay meadows, all with incredible views of the Douglas County hills and the majestic Rocky Mountains. This private ranch is situated on 315 plus gorgeous acres in the coveted Cherry Creek Valley along East Cherry Creek. The terrain varies from pine covered ridges to level sub-irrigated hay meadows to creek bottom to rolling hills and meadows. The views are incredible in each direction of the rolling hills of Douglas County and the Rocky Mountains to the west. East Cherry Creek runs the length of the ranch for 3/4 of a mile. Grasses range from native grass species such as Blue Grama and Buffalo grass to improved grasses, such as Brome. The creek bottom is lined with Cottonwood trees and the hills with mature Ponderosa Pines. The hills have natural rock outcroppings. The location is very private yet it boasts easy access to both Denver Metro and Colorado Springs Colorado. The land is a haven for outdoor recreation and wildlife. With East Cherry Creek running the length of the property, live water is a key feature, supporting a rich ecosystem. The main home is a fabulous custom built Santa Fe style stucco and log accent home overlooking the ranch, that boasts 4,480 finished square feet of living area. The home has four large bedrooms and four bathrooms. The main level features a large custom kitchen with a Subzero refrigerator, a Thermador 6 burner gas stove top and a double oven, granite counter tops, and a custom granite sink. The main floor living room features a custom Santa Fe style fireplace and walks out to an enormous western facing deck with log accents. The large master suite wing of the house has a Kiva style fireplace and an incredible custom 5 piece master bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. The laundry is on the main level as well as the attached oversized 4 car garage. The fully finished basement features three large bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a family entertainment room with a wet bar. The basement family room walk out onto a large patio and wonderfully landscaped yard. The home boasts numerous custom touches, such as custom Santa Fe interior and exterior doors, custom handmade granite sinks created by Richard Pankrazt Pottery, log accents and custom flooring. The manicured yard includes over a quarter acre of underground automatic sprinklers, extensive landscaping, and a Koi Pond with fish. The home is heated with in-floor radiant heat. Buildings that accompany the main home include a 36x48 six stall heated and insulated horse barn with six 12x12 stalls along with 6 Priefert turnout runs and 2 Priefert dog runs. Also included is a 72X42 shop building with high ceilings and 4 overhead doors of 8 ft, 12 ft and 14ft in height. The shop includes a loft storage area and a heated and cooled exercise workout room. The shop offers plenty space for your projects, equipment and toys. The homestead area of the ranch includes a lovingly maintained turn of the century farm house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Other functional buildings included near the farm house include two shop buildings including a 66x 24 building with 10 ft overhead doors and a 40x50 building with 12 ft overhead doors, a kitchen, bathroom and loft , a historic 48x48 dairy barn that has been partially converted to comfortable office space, a 30x80 equipment shed and a hay storage barn. There are plenty of corrals and pens to livestock. A Bar Ranch boasts Trophy Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope, Turkey and various small game, birds and predators. Elk tags are over the counter plains elk tags. The elk sign on the ranch at the time of listing may be the most sign per acre of any property that I've had the privilege of touring. This makes the fall of the year a slam dunk for Elk hunters. The ranch is in Game Management Unit 104 and its a draw area for Deer and Pronghorn. The ranch has the facilities for equine recreation and would make a great destination for any equine discipline. The ranch harvests hay on 200 acres of dryland and sub-irrigated meadows. The balance is grazing land. The ranch holds rights on the East Cherry Creek Alluvium to irrigate and has an irrigation pond and irrigation equipment, though not currently in use. Water rights include irrigation rights to the alluvium of East Cherry Creek. The rights are an 1881 water right from Alderman Ditch, 2.5 cfs diverted from East Cherry Creek , Priority number 132, with an average annual diversion of 86 to 131.5 acre feet. The ranch also hold the deep water rights from 5 aquifers totaling 697.6 acre feet per year. Mineral rights are to be included, if any are held by the owners. Douglas County averages about 19 acres of rain annually and has fairly mild winters, though it can snow 60+ inches annually, but with an average of 245 annual days of sunshine and varying winter temperatures, the snow doesn't stay for long. The area is rich in ranching history and was highly desired for large ranchers due to its good high protein grazing and favorable climate. Feed was plentiful and markets were near. This ranch echoes the past and is like a step back in time with its lush pastures, good winter protection and access to good and plentiful water resources. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a ranch that perfectly balances seclusion, convenience, and luxury. Whether you are drawn to the land for its exceptional wildlife and hunting, the productive hay meadows, or the custom home for its refined comfort and breathtaking views, A Bar Ranch offers a rare and complete package. Located in the highly sought after East Cherry Creek valley in Douglas County Colorado, the ranch is conveniently located within one hour of both Denver and Colorado Springs. Denver International Airport is 58 miles door to gate or, if you prefer, Colorado Springs Airport is 32 miles south and serves many major cities. The ranches location is 9 miles west of Elbert Colorado and is centrally located between the small communities of Franktown, Elizabeth, Larkspur, Castle Rock and Monument Colorado. Each with its own services and unique culture. Douglas County is popular for its front range mountain views, wide open spaces, outdoor recreation and hiking trails.

1235 Fish Creek Road is an outstanding 40+/- acre retreat with a live creek, mature trees, 3 wells and abundant wildlife habitat. There are extensive building improvements consisting of a 3,608 SF main home, a 864+/- SF guest home, a 45x63' Cleary barn and additional outbuildings. The property is approximately a 30+/- minute drive from Wheatland, WY.The property is in the shadow of the Laramie mountains with views of towering peaks to the west. The South Fork of Fish Creek runs through the property with mature plains cottonwood trees along the creek and well-established native grasses throughout the property. The creek has historically had water throughout the year but is currently seasonal with the ongoing drought. There are also two orchards on the property featuring a variety of apple trees, pear trees, and mature raised perennial flower beds. The property is fully landscaped with newly installed sod and newly planted windbreak trees. The 40 acres has been surveyed and has full perimeter fencing. The main home on the property is a 3,608+/- SF ranch style home with a loft and a full basement. The home has been remodeled and features a new office/sunroom and wrap around all-tread deck. The home is 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and features vaulted ceilings with tongue and groove. There is a two car attached garage with the home and an additional wood storage shed outside. A newly remodeled guest house which sits just below the main home features 2 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, new kitchen and living area built with modern touches with rustic flare. Attached to the guest home is a greenhouse and sunroom wired with 220v if a future owner wanted to add a hot tub. The guest home has a variety of uses like hosting friends and family or potentially being rented out as a hunting/ recreation camp. Other Outbuildings include a 45'x 63' Cleary building with a workshop and new LED lighting, a pump house and lean-to shed. There is also a windmill on the property with a 1,000 gallon storage tank and a small pond that could be enlarged and lined to support a fishery. An electric entrance gate and new fencing rounds out the improvements leaving little to be done for a future owner to come in and enjoy immediately. 1235 Fish Creek Road is located in an area of the state with prolific recreational opportunities and a considerable amount of public land. There are large populations of Deer and Turkey that frequent the deeded lands providing a good hunting resource right out your door. Additionally, Medicine Bow National Forest begins just west of the property and has some exceptional country with strong populations of Elk, Deer, and Turkey along with good fishing. Glendo State Park is just a short drive from the property and has world-class boating and fishing. Additionally, Guernsey Reservoir and Grayrocks Reservoir are both within an hour drive that provide fantastic fishing opportunities for walleye, trout, bass, etc. Overall, the property sits in one of the most diverse sporting regions within the lower 48 with its proximity to year-round hunting and fishing conveniences. Wheatland, Wyoming has a semi-arid climate with cold, dry winters and warm, wet summers. The average annual precipitation is 14+/- inches. The area is made up of many large ranching operations with plenty of hunting and fishing opportunities and is sparsely populated like much of Wyoming. The property is approximately a 30+/- minute drive from Wheatland, WY. Wheatland is a nice small town with sufficient amenities with good dining options, grocery/ hardware stores. Driving distance from the property to Fort Collins and the front range of Colorado is approximately two hours.

4,800+ SF custom home at the base of the Sangres with vaulted ceilings, stucco fireplace, Alder kitchen, and radiant in-floor heat. Includes heated SwimEx pool, greenhouse, and 2-car garage. Irrigated meadow with water rights and North Taylor Creek running through. Ideal for horses or cattle, with privacy, views, and true Colorado mountain living. This is the kind of ground folks look for but don't often find. Sitting on the west side of the Wet Mountain Valley, the land opens up into a green, irrigated meadow with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rising right behind it. North Taylor Creek runs through the property, backed by water rights totaling 2.4 CFS, with three rights from the Landendorfer Ditch (Case 2012CW90). That water keeps the grass coming in thick, making it well-suited for horses or a few head of cattle. It's a rare mix-usable, productive land with real water and a setting that's hard to beat. Built like a place meant to last, this 4,800+ square foot home stands solid at the base of the Sangres, with a warm, western feel the minute you walk in. The great room opens up with vaulted ceilings, a big stucco fireplace, and a full wall of built-ins, all tied together with stained concrete floors that are as tough as they are good-looking. The kitchen keeps things classic with Alder cabinets and black granite tops. The main bedroom sits on the main level with its own access to the deck, plus a roomy bath with double sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. You'll also find another bedroom, office, full bath, and laundry all on the main floor. Downstairs is set up for relaxing or entertaining with a rec room, another bedroom, 3/4 bath, a heated SwimEx pool, and even an attached greenhouse. The 2-car garage is 852 square feet of space. The home is heated right with both a propane furnace and a Froling Turbo 3000 wood boiler feeding an 820-gallon storage system for in-floor heat, hot water, and even the pool. Efficient, practical, and built with intention-this place carries a five-star energy rating. The property is connected to the electrical grid but is thoughtfully supported by a solar system that handles the home's daily power needs. For additional peace of mind, a whole-house propane generator provides backup power when needed, which the owners have never needed to use, giving this home a practical blend of independence and reliability. Life out here is meant to be lived outside. Step off the porch and you've got room to roam-whether that's riding, hiking, or just taking in the quiet. The creek brings a steady, peaceful sound, and the mountains call for exploring. Wildlife moves through the valley, the skies stay dark at night, and there's no shortage of fresh air. When you're not out on the land, you've got your own heated pool and greenhouse to enjoy year-round. This is the kind of place where days slow down and evenings stretch out. If you've been looking for a small working setup, this one checks the boxes. The irrigated meadow produces solid grass, supported by water rights-something that's getting harder to come by. There's a barn and tractor garage already in place, so you've got what you need to run horses or keep a small cattle operation going. Whether you want to work the land or just keep it open and green, this property gives you the option. Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days. Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure. Weather Highlights Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees Winter Low: the January low is 8 Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year You can't beat this location. Tucked away at the base of the Sangres, the property offers quiet country living while still keeping everyday conveniences within easy reach. The town of Westcliffe is just about 6.5 miles away, where you'll find groceries, local dining, coffee shops, bakeries, and small-town shopping. Nearby Silver Cliff adds even more historic charm to the valley. About 9 miles south sits SilverWest Airport, home to a long paved runway capable of accommodating corporate jets-something rarely found in a quiet mountain valley. From here you're roughly two hours from Colorado Springs and about three hours from Denver International Airport-far enough to enjoy the peace and slower pace of the valley, yet close enough when you need to reach the city.