$5,500,000

North Star Ranch

Mancos , La Plata County , Colorado

488.00
ACRES

4
BEDROOMS

3.5
BATH

2839
SQ FT

pen • hay barn • fenced • second house • pond • 3 barns with 6 stalls • 6 Run-in stalls

JUST SOLD

Sold Oct 2024

Property description

***SALE PENDING*** This exceptional property spans 488 deeded acres, which includes 80 acres of irrigated meadows, in picturesque La Plata County. There is an additional 40 acre BLM inholding in the ranch. The three homes provide ample space for family, guests, or rental income. Senior water rights ensure a reliable water supply, while a metal shop creates space for storage and projects. The property is fenced and cross-fenced, ideal for livestock management. Stunning views of the La Plata Mountains add to its charm. Original vintage barns and a new timber-framed barn with living quarters and six horse stalls ensure an ideal setting for equestrian enthusiasts. Dotted with aspen trees and featuring a serene pond, the ranch combines practical features with natural beauty. A domestic well provides consistent water for daily needs. This property is a rare find, perfect for a working ranch, private retreat, or investment in Colorado's stunning landscape.

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Home Features

Upon your arrival at the ranch, new cedar fencing guides you alongside rich hay meadows and past a three-bedroom caretaker's casita, designed to blend seamlessly with the ranch's charming vintage barns, providing a nostalgic nod to the ranch's history. A two-bay heated equipment shop provides ample storage for the ranch’s equipment. The original cedar-clad ranch house features four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a fenced yard, a cozy porch, and a charming dock overlooking a pond shaded by a mammoth cottonwood tree.
The ranch's showpiece is a stunning new timber-frame horse barn, complete with a private two-bedroom, two-bath loft and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest suite below. This exquisite barn includes custom-carved cabinetry, Italian tile, solid wood doors, and a built-in daybed with hidden storage. The primary bedroom and living room offer exquisite views through floor-to-ceiling doors. All interior spaces are fully insulated and easily reconfigured for other uses.

Lot Features

With 80± acres of irrigated meadows, the ranch is not only a stunning place to live but also a productive ranch operation. As you explore North Star, you might find ideal secluded camping spots and swimming holes as you follow the road leading through the canyon to the lush upper meadow, a haven for wildlife.
Whether you dream of creating a private oasis, living your equestrian dream, ranching, embarking on unforgettable recreational pursuits, or simply embracing the tranquility of southwestern Colorado, North Star Ranch is idyllic.
The ranch includes a 40 acres BLM inholding for the owners enjoyment. There is also an additional 80 acre BLM parcel at the top of the ridge that the owner has access to.

Horse Facility Features

The ranch is thougthfully fenced and crossed fenced with new smooth wire and cedar post around most of the pastures. There are some areas fenced in no-climb wire as well. A 2-bay heated shop & additional sheds are more than adequate to meet the ranch's equipment needs. The barn itself is a testament to equine pursuits, housing 6 stalls with fronts & dividers. Dutch doors in each stall access the adjacent turnout. Additional interior work space includes a tack room & feed room, heated wash stall, & heated office. Two patience poles, a hitchin rack and large round pen with outstanding footing are all thoughtfully postion near the bar for working horses. On the western end of the ranch a double sided loafing shed accomodates many horses as they relax in their irrigated pasture.