7187 CR 228
Bayfield, CO 81122
Welcome to Elk Meadow Ranch, an extraordinary Colorado mountain retreat featuring a beautifully renovated Colorado-style home surrounded by breathtaking scenery and endless opportunities for recreation. The 3BR +office, 3BA home, with an oversized 2 car garage, perfectly blends rustic charm with modern updates. The home offers an open floor plan ideal for entertaining, highlighted by soaring vaulted tongue and groove ceilings and a stunning natural moss rock fireplace that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside. The home has been thoughtfully designed to have the updated master suite on the main level as well as the living, dining, kitchen and laundry. The two guest bedrooms and shared bath can be found upstairs. The home is efficiently heated with infloor radiant hot water heat on the min level nd baseboard hot water heat upstairs. Cooling is provided by two mini-split units in the master bedroom and the living room. Multiple private decks provide seamless indoor-outdoor living, allowing you to relax while taking in the sweeping long-range views and unforgettable Colorado sunsets. The property’s setting is very private and tranquil, with a abundance of wildlife that call the ranch and surrounding forest home. The ranch is bordered by public land for expanded access to trails, exploration, and hunting. A lush grassy meadow creates a serene foreground, offering an excellent grazing pasture for horses or other livestock. This is a true equestrian or gentleman’s ranch opportunity, where you can enjoy wide-open spaces and natural beauty just beyond your doorstep. A wide variety of wildlife frequent the ranch, including mule deer, elk, turkeys, bear, bobcat, fox and much more, offering great opportunities for hunting and for your viewing pleasure. In addition to the main home, the property includes a large shop with ample room for an RV or camper plus vehicles, equipment and a workshop. The shop also has a rustic bunkhouse, complete with a modern antique style gas cooking stove, kitchen sink and bathroom. Additional features include a nice storage shed, greenhouse, loafing barn and a newly constructed bunk house located on the far end of the meadow, perfectly situated for wildlife viewing. The ranch also receives nominal mineral royalties from the Bear Trail Gas Well which is NOT on the property. This ranch holds a very special unique feature that will only be shown to a serious buyer. There is so much more to this ranch so please call for a private showing. Elk Meadow Ranch is conveniently located within20 minutes of Mercy Hospital and 25-30 minutes from downtown Durango and Durango/La Plata County Regional airport, with daily flights to Dallas, Phoenix and Denver. Bayfield is just 15 minutes away as well and has a surprising number of amenities for your everyday needs. Whether you’re looking for a mountain getaway, a working horse property, or a private sanctuary to enjoy nature, this property delivers it all. With its convenient location, combination of refined living spaces, recreational opportunities, and unmatched scenery, this 71.61-acre gem represents the ultimate Colorado lifestyle.
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3276 Square Feet
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Additional Quarters
- Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial,Tile
- Heating: Propane,Wood
- Cooling: Refrigerated Air
- Interior Inclusions: Wood Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), W/D Hookup, Vaulted Ceiling, Granite Counters, T&G Ceilings, Garage Door Opener
- Zoning: Residential Single Family
- 71.610 Acres
- Garage: Attached Garage
- Siding: Cedar
- Roof: Architectural Shingles
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Partial Property
- Exterior Inclusions: Shed/Storage, Patio, Deck, Covered Porch
- Elementary: Bayfield K-5
- Middle: Bayfield 6-8
- High: Bayfield 9-12
Courtesy of Wendell Qualls 970-946-6755 Wendell@HaydenOutdoors.com

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