Rural Homes

With over 350 acres of varied topography, Steamboat’s Elk Meadows Ranch is an impressive recreation property located 8 miles from Steamboat Springs. Overlooking several miles of the Elk River corridor and providing protective cover for wildlife, the ranch is a magnet for the big game animals indigenous to Northwest Colorado. The 5,460 s.f. custom home has been carefully designed to capture eye-popping views of the Steamboat ski area and the continental divide. Built with recreation in mind, the house has an oversized garage with loft storage, ski lockers in the mudroom, and a stone patio with a fire pit. A private trail that loops around the entire ranch along the ridges and valleys entices hiking, riding, and wildlife-watching excursions. Located in a prime resort area with plenty of hold and exit strategies, Elk Meadows Ranch is a thoroughly enjoyable asset.

Located in the peaceful, rural area of Boulder County’s upper northeast corner will find the Peak to Peak Bison Ranch, featuring direct westerly views of Longs Peak. The Ranch consists of 159.5 deeded acres plus a 50 acre lease on the adjoining Open Space. Operated as a bison ranch, it is secured with 8’ custom fence which divides separate pastures. Exceptional water rights (see complete list below) for irrigation that include a year around spring, four ponds and small wetlands area are included. Improvements are a 2,466 sq ft brick home, shop, rustic barn, steel loading facility with a set of corrals. There is NO conservation easement on the ranch and it is eligible to subdivide into 3 additional 35 acre parcels. Alternatively, it is a great conservation easement candidate with the ability to transfer 30+ Boulder County Development Rights. The Ranch is only 10 minutes to either Longmont or Berthoud and 20 minutes to Interstate 25.

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.

Hawk Canyon Ranch, located northwest of Colorado’s front range cites and towns, is very private with a variety of terrain. From deep canyons to tree covered hilltops, it provides ideal wildlife habitat and is a great recreation ranch. The custom log home was constructed in 2006 and features a specially designed 20 foot wall built from boulders on the ranch. The ranch has established trails for horseback riding and hiking. It is located in game management unit 9; there have always been leftover tags available. The home is available on 69 acres for $1,760,000.