Baldwin Ranch
 Colorado, Montezuma County, Mancos.
Location and Area
Nestled in the picturesque Mancos River Valley a convenient thirty minutes west of the Durango historic downtown area, the ranch is located on the west side of US Highway 160, near the base of Mancos Hill. With spectacular views of the La Plata Mountain range to the northeast and Mesa Verde to the south, the ranch lies in a beautiful setting. The ranch is at an elevation 7,000 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain and valley views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.
Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. The charming town of Durango is located 25 miles to the north, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and many cultural activities. The four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast.
The Montezuma County area, which includes Mancos, Cortez and Dolores, has a population of approximately 30,000 and is the most southwestern of the 64 counties in the state of Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument preserve hundreds of ancient American Indian structures, including the famous cliff dwellings, found in the county. Roughly 1/3 of the county is tribal land, 1/3 is federal land (administered by the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management), and 1/3 is private or state/county land. The La Plata County area, including Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is approximately 75 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 320 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 430 miles from Phoenix.
Property Details
GROUNDS
- 225 acres of beautiful meadows with views of the La Plata Mountains and Mesa Verde
- Two log cabins – Main residence and guest cabin
- 110+ acres of irrigated hay meadow and pasture
- 190 acres of high-fenced pasture
- Barn (1332 SF)
- Complete livestock working facility (629 SF) for elk, buffalo, cattle, horses with squeeze-shoot.
- Office/shop facility/commercial freezer (496 SF)
- 1.75 cfs of water rights from Sampson Ditch
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LOG CABIN MAIN RESIDENCE
The main residence is a custom log cabin with open floor plan; 3 bedroom plus loft provides for 1560 SF divided equally on two levels, to include:
Main Level
- Living area with large picture windows with beautiful views of the La Plata Mountains
- Multiple windows for natural light
- Center island in kitchen
- Efficient pellet stove for main level
- Loft can be used for extra bedroom or sitting area
- Wide wrap-around porch with untainted view shed of La Plata Mountains and meadows
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Lower Level
- Master bedroom with blackout shades; large enough for king-size bed; plenty of closet space
- Separate bath with shower and tub; linen closet
- Downstairs with laundry area
- Second bed and third bedrooms could be used as office or separate sitting area
- Door to outside patio
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GUEST LOG CABIN
The guesthouse has 832 SF with a 2-car garage below, to include:
- Open kitchen, dining, and living area on main level
- Lots of windows and natural light with views of the La Plata Mountains
- Kitchen with custom log cabinets and elk antler knob/pulls
- Ample storage closets
- Bedroom loft
- Porch to back deck
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Wildlife and Recreation
The majority of the ranch is high-fenced and therefore, the local wildlife population is kept out. Previously, the ranch was used to breed exceptional trophy elk for sale to breeders and game ranches. The land is suitable for many purposes, and if not high-fenced, would provide an attractive environment for area wildlife, including migrating elk, mule deer, coyote, and many other small animals and sporting birds, particularly turkey. Equine enthusiasts will find Baldwin Ranch to be first-rate riding terrain. For the new owner, all options are open for establishing a game preserve, purebred operation or agricultural venture.
The local area also provides a myriad of opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 45 miles).
$1,995,000 – Major Price Reduction
This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy Properties West, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser's attorney.
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