luxury farmhouses with pool for sale Colorado, United States

Rist Canyon Ranch is a rare combination of beauty, productivity, and proximity. Whether you're managing hay production, riding trails through National Forest, or simply unwinding beside the pond, this property offers a lifestyle rooted in nature and functionality-without sacrificing convenience. Ranches of this size, quality, and location seldom come to market.Just 20 minutes west of downtown Fort Collins, Rist Canyon Ranch offers an exceptional blend of ranch functionality on 563 acres of prime mountain ground. A charming 1,834 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, the property also includes a large shop, and well-equipped horse facilities. Towering stands of healthy forest-featuring Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, spruce, and aspen-surround the open meadows, creating a stunning setting that borders National Forest on two sides. With abundant water, wildlife, and improvements already in place, this property provides all the essentials of a working ranch, combined with the tranquility of a private mountain retreat. At the heart of the property are expansive irrigated hay meadows, nourished by a network of seven adjudicated springs and a year-round stream. Surrounding the meadows is one of the most impressive forest stands on the Front Range-a vibrant mosaic of old-growth and new-growth timber with a thriving understory of wildflowers, native grasses, and forbs. Wildlife is abundant, including elk, mule deer, moose, bear, and turkey, offering outstanding hunting opportunities. A large spring-fed pond, stocked with trout. The comfortable main home features a wood-burning stove and an inviting deck where you can relax and take in panoramic views of the property and its prolific wildlife. Additional ranch improvements include a large shop, horse runs, and indoor pens-well suited for livestock, toys or equestrian operations. Located just 20 minutes from the ranch, Fort Collins is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the U.S. Known for its vibrant downtown, strong sense of community, and access to outdoor recreation, the city offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With its proximity to town yet peaceful seclusion, the ranch could serve as a comfortable year-round residence or a perfect family retreat to escape and enjoy the outdoors. Ranches of this size, quality, and location seldom come to market.

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.

67 acres of South Platte River frontage in the heart of GMU 951 - premier waterfowl, whitetail, and turkey habitat paired with a luxury residence, heated pool, and fully appointed barndominium. Engineered for self-sufficiency with a whole-house generator, radiant heat, heated shop, and secure vault. This is a rare convergence of world-class recreation and turnkey infrastructure, fifteen minutes from Greeley and forty-five from DIA. The property encompasses both banks of the South Platte River, giving you control of the full river corridor. Healthy river bottom timber runs the length of the ground on both sides, with mature cottonwoods providing canopy, edge cover, and natural travel routes for deer and turkey. A large slough sits on the property and holds water throughout the season and proven historical use by waterfowl. Established food plots are in place in strategic areas giving wildlife consistent food sources during the fall and winter months The home and improvements are positioned well off the core habitat which allows full use of without disturbing the riverbottom The main residence offers three bedrooms and a well-appointed master suite. The living area is an open concept with an amazing kitchen ready for hosting. A luxury barndominium adds two additional bedrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry, providing comfortable and private accommodations for guests or extended family. Outdoor living centers around a heated pool with an automated cover and app-controlled features. The mechanical and utility systems are built for reliability and long-term ownership. Whole-house water filtration, radiant and in-floor heating, a 26kW automatic standby generator, and pre-piped solar infrastructure are all in place. Electrical service is set up to handle serious demand. An oversized drive-thru garage, radiant-heated shop, and secure concrete vault round out the improvements. The property is fully set up for year-round, full-time living with no corners cut on the infrastructure side. The South Platte River corridor has a long history of producing strong waterfowl hunting, and this stretch reflects that. Large concentrations of both greater and lesser Canada geese use the river and surrounding agriculture throughout the season. The slough and river bottom draw a wide variety of duck species consistently. Whitetail numbers are solid, with bucks on the property in the 170-inch class. The timber, food plots, and river bottom cover hold deer year-round. The property sits in GMU 951, which carries favorable draw odds for deer tags. The South Platte supports a healthy population of Rio Grande turkeys, and the river bottom habitat on this property is well suited for them. Birds are present through both spring and fall seasons.