luxury real estate for sale Montezuma County, United States

MOTIVATED SELLER! Exceptional lifestyle property between Durango & Cortez featuring THREE newly remodeled cabins (2024), deeded water rights, natural ponds, fenced pastures & horse barn. Perfect for multi-generational families, corporate retreats, or short-term rental income (Airbnb/VRBO ready). Minutes to Mesa Verde National Park, Phil's World mountain biking, San Juan National Forest & Purgatory Resort skiing. Mild summers, four-season recreation access. Turnkey setup - arrive & enjoy immediately! Former elk ranch thoughtfully restored with professional interior design. Horse property with livestock capability. Southwest Colorado at its finest - mountain views, privacy & convenience to Mancos, Durango & Cortez amenities.

Crooked Spade Ranch is a distinctive 91-acre Colorado ranch offering an exceptional combination of productive agricultural land, abundant water, recreational access, and comfortable mountain living just outside Mancos and approximately 30 minutes from downtown Durango. Surrounded on three sides by National Forest lands, the ranch enjoys remarkable privacy, sweeping views of the La Plata Mountains, and direct access to the National Forest for horseback riding and recreation. The property unfolds across lush irrigated hay meadows, rolling pastures, healthy forest, ponds, and rich riparian habitat. Excellent water rights support productive hay ground, while extensive fencing, livestock facilities, hay and equipment storage, and agricultural improvements provide the infrastructure of a genuine working ranch. The diverse landscape creates exceptional wildlife habitat, with elk, deer, wild turkey, and other native species regularly moving through the property. At the heart of the ranch, a custom single-level residence built in 2018 is beautifully positioned overlooking the pastures, ponds, wooded hillsides, and mountains beyond. The 2,566-square-foot home offers three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a private office, sunroom, and an impressive 1,290-square-foot garage providing exceptional space for vehicles, ranch equipment, recreational gear, and storage. Its open design reflects a warm Western aesthetic with vaulted ceilings, exposed timber accents, extensive wood trim and cabinetry, stone detailing, and a wood-burning stove. The low-maintenance stucco and stacked-stone exterior complements the natural setting, while generous windows frame the surrounding landscape. The kitchen opens naturally to the living and dining areas and features abundant wood cabinetry, stone countertops, and an expansive peninsula with seating. The spacious primary suite is oriented toward the mountain views and features its own wood-burning stove with stone surround, direct patio access, walk-in closet, and a well-appointed bath with soaking tub and tiled shower. Outdoor living is a defining feature of the residence, with approximately 1,668 square feet of covered patio and outdoor entertaining areas extending the home into its remarkable setting. Generous spaces for dining, gathering, and relaxing overlook the ranch and dramatic La Plata Mountain views. A wood-fired pizza oven complements the covered entertaining area, while a separate stone outdoor fireplace and expansive paver patio create another inviting gathering place beneath the Colorado sky. Crooked Spade Ranch is protected by a conservation easement held by Montezuma Land Conservancy, preserving its agricultural and open-space character for generations to come. Importantly, the easement includes an additional residential building envelope for a future residence and allows for additional agricultural buildings, providing meaningful flexibility for the ranch’s continued use and stewardship. With 91 acres, excellent water rights, productive hay meadows, ponds, established ranch infrastructure, abundant wildlife, mountain views, and National Forest bordering three sides, Crooked Spade Ranch represents an increasingly rare opportunity in Southwest Colorado. Equally suited as a working ranch, full-time residence, recreational retreat, or multigenerational legacy holding, this is a property defined by the enduring qualities of the West—water, land, privacy, wildlife, and an authentic connection to the surrounding landscape.

Incredible opportunity to own 121 acres just minutes from downtown Dolores, offering a perfect blend of privacy, views, and potential. This rare property consists of two separate parcels—a 106-acre tract of rolling hills with sweeping views of the mountains and McPhee Reservoir, and a 15-acre parcel with a leveled building pad ready for your dream home, also showcasing breathtaking vistas of McPhee and the surrounding landscape. With multiple building sites, no HOA, no restrictive covenants, and utilities conveniently located nearby on Hwy 184, the possibilities are endless, whether you envision a private residence, a family retreat, or a development project.

Spectacular High-Country Log Retreat on 35+ Private Acres with Panoramic Views— Escape to the quiet peace of Southwest Colorado country living with this stunning 3,192-square-foot custom log home, perfectly situated on 35.83 pristine acres in the desirable Hidden Ridge Ranch. Built in 2007, this architectural masterpiece expertly balances rustic mountain aesthetics with functional design, boasting massive exposed log timbers, soaring cathedral ceilings, a durable metal roof, and exquisite pine tongue-and-groove wood details and beautiful custom floating log steps. The premium chef's kitchen features rich, custom hickory cabinets paired with elegant granite countertops and a top-of-the-line, professional-grade 6-burner Viking range oven that complements the home's high-end appeal, flowing effortlessly into the main living areas and out onto an expansive elevated wrap around deck structure. From this ridge-line vantage point, enjoy unparalleled, unobstructed views stretching across the high-desert landscape all the way to New Mexico, Arizona and Utah, offering a front-row seat to dramatic evening sunsets. The flexible multi-level floor plan includes a primary suite complete with a luxury bathroom featuring rich travertine tile, a deep soaking tub, and a huge walk-in shower. Beneath it all, the full walk-out basement offers incredible versatility, easily ready to be converted into a private mother-in-law apartment or premium guest suite. This property serves as the ultimate backcountry sanctuary or permanent family homestead, providing unmatched privacy and four-states visibility while remaining just a short drive from historic downtown Durango, local alpine skiing, and regional infrastructure.

The Cross Creek Ranch one one of the area's premiere rural ranch and home neighborhoods. This beautiful 35-acre property has unobstructed views of theLaPlata’s, Twin Buttes, Lake Nighthorse, Smelter Mountain, Durango and miles beyond. You will also be amazed at the abundant wildlife as well: Elk, deer, birds, lizards, rabbits, etc Located in Cross Creek Ranch, this property lends itself to excellent solar opportunities. This property has a 200 AMP electrical service already installed as well as an RV electric hookup. Located on the same hill as Hesperus Ski Area, this property is accessible year around with HOA snow maintenance once your dream home has started construction. A barn/shop site has been roughed in and there are several building sites to build your new Colorado dream home with views from every window! Enjoy the amazing sunrises and sunset views or relax under the star-lit night sky! If you’re looking for privacyand huge views but close to Durango