Rural Homes

Trout Creek Ranch is 925 acres located 12 paved miles southwest of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in a wide valley flanked by gently sloping sage-covered hillsides. A custom 6,500 sq. ft. home overlooks the 2+ miles of Trout Creek winding its way through the valley floor below. Water rights convey; approximately 240 acres are irrigated and subirrigated with the balance of the land being well-suited for grazing. Cast a line in the aptly named Trout Creek, ride in the emerald green meadows, fly through the powder snow on a snowmobile–the ranch is primed for all kinds of recreational pursuits and is a short drive to the Steamboat ski slopes. The luxury home, constructed by a builder known for quality construction, is perfectly sited to take full advantage the creek view as it meanders back and forth through the irrigated fields. Quality craftsmanship and professionally selected decor and furnishings complement the intelligent floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and plenty of indoor parking space. Trout Creek Ranch tags many of the bases for a buyer craving solitude and beautiful landscape without sacrificing comfort and convenience to the amenities of a resort town.  

Set along the foothills with direct views of the twin peaks of Mt. Meeker and Longs Peak, Meadow Green Farm is an outstanding 179.15-acre country estate that includes a 40-acre lake, a custom home on two levels with 6,957 sq. ft. of living space plus an attached three-car, one-RV garage with a 2,000-sq. ft. shop. The home is landscaped with a sprinkler system, mature trees and wrap-around covered porch on three sides and includes a screened-in porch and entertaining/barbecue area. Spacious 4 bedroom, 5 bath house nicely appointed with great room and bar on the main level, spare bedrooms on the upper level with a lounge TV area. The farm has excellent water rights and produces 10,000 bales of premium grass hay, 48 x 120 hay storage barn, 6,000-square-foot heated shop with office and 2 bedroom apartment with a complete set of working corrals.

Goose Creek Ranch – one of the most recognizable ranches in the Northwest Colorado’s Elk River Valley – consists of 35 productive acres with Elk River frontage and two stream-fed ponds. The ranch has been immaculately maintained with periodic updates to the historic buildings. At one time a B&B, property has a traditional farmhouse with 3 bedroom suites on the main level plus two bedrooms, a full bath and a sitting area upstairs. The house is situated in a park-like setting with tall shade trees, a small brook and beautiful landscaping. A tastefully finished rec building with high ceilings features 1.5 bathrooms and additional laundry. The quaint studio guest cabin has long views across the valley to Pilot’s Knob. The historic 100-year-old barn with wide plank wood floors and a huge hay loft, is fully functional with stalls and a tack room. The dairy barn, also in excellent condition, provides shelter for livestock. The pastures are irrigated with water rights and, like the buildings, are in pristine condition.

Sky Mountain Ranch at Big Valley offers Colorado living at its finest. Located just 10 miles from Steamboat Springs, the property has expansive views from the Steamboat ski area to Sand Mountain and Hahn’s Peak. 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths on two levels are situated on 36 wooded acres. Multiple decks and patios surround the home and are ideal for outdoor entertaining. The main level has an open living and dining area with vaulted ceilings and giant windows that frame the mountain views. A spacious kitchen with a granite topped center island has a breakfast nook overlooking the patio and woods beyond. The home has ample storage in the laundry, separate pantry and in the mudroom entry to the garage. The main-level private master suite has lovely ski area views and access to the back patio. The lower level has two large en-suite bedrooms and patio access. A small den, spacious bedroom and full bath on this level have doors that lead outside to woodland where tranquil surroundings often provide for wildlife viewing.

Tucked in the aspens on a gently sloping hillside is this comfortable 5 bedroom, 3 bath home on 36 acres. The open living area offers lots of light and outstanding views of the south valley floor with its two walls of windows. Three of the bedrooms are on the main level; the master suite is on its own level and another bedroom plus loft overlook the great room. Multiple decks provide amazing views and are conducive to entertaining. The property has open meadows, trees and a seasonal creek. Big Valley Ranch is a long-established rural neighborhood with trails, a pond and paved roads throughout. A quiet property that attracts plenty of wildlife, it’s less than a 10 minute drive to the slopes of the Steamboat Springs Ski Area.