Horse Property For Sale in Gunnison Gunnison County, Gunnison County Colorado

Welcome to your own slice of paradise just outside the charming city limits of Gunnison! This expansive property spans 40 acres, offering ample space for your dreams to unfold. Situated for convenience with easy year-round access, this haven boasts modern amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Electricity has already been installed to both the property and the designated build site, ensuring a smooth transition for your future plans. As an added bonus, a brand new roping arena, installed in December 2021, awaits your enjoyment and will remain a fixture on the property, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts or leisurely gatherings. Your essential needs are covered with a well already drilled and operational, providing a reliable water source. Additionally, a driveway has been thoughtfully constructed, leading to a spacious, flat area ready for the construction of your dream home or additional outbuildings. Immerse yourself in breathtaking views in every direction, with expansive views enhancing the beauty of this remarkable landscape. Positioned to optimize solar gain potential, the south-facing aspects offer an abundance of natural light and warmth. For those with livestock or horses, this property is a true haven. Newly fenced and cross-fenced, it offers secure areas for grazing and leisurely roaming. Multiple gates provide convenient access points, adding to the practicality and versatility of this exceptional property. Don't miss this rare opportunity to embrace the tranquility and possibilities that await on this meticulously crafted acreage, where the allure of rural living harmonizes with modern convenience and endless potential.

Welcome to Green Mesa Ranch! Situated in the picturesque Quartz Creek Valley in Parlin, Colorado, just a short 15-minute drive east of Gunnison, this property is steeped in a rich history of cattle ranching, abundant hay production, old mining towns, and endless trails. Green Mesa Ranch has been subdivided into 13 ranchettes, offering a unique opportunity like no other. Lot 5 encompasses 12.4 acres and boasts the unique privilege of being intersected by over 550 feet of Quartz Creek, a renowned trout stream that gracefully winds its way through the entire ranch. Exclusive fishing rights are extended to Lots 1A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for owners and their guests along both banks of the pristine Quartz Creek. Underground electric is stubbed into the property, a well permit is in place for future domestic water, and a septic plan has been approved by Gunnison County. A survey plat can be provided indicating the location of the building envelope and boundaries of the entire 12.4 acres. An improved, gravel year-round road maintained by the HOA runs through the property for easy year-round access. This 12+ acre ranchette also benefits from a hay production lease, which qualifies it for the coveted AG (Agricultural) status for a much lower tax assessment. Moreover, a level home building site has been well planned on this lot, ready for your vision of your future Rocky Mountain year-round home. For those with a love for angling, Green Mesa Ranch is a veritable fisherman's paradise, complemented by the availability of hunting on nearby National Forest lands and the captivating Fossil Ridge Wilderness area, which is only a few miles from the property. Lot 5 at Green Mesa Ranch offers breathtaking vistas of surrounding mountains and lush hay meadows, providing an idyllic backdrop for your dream retreat. Privacy and seclusion are among the defining characteristics of this remarkable retreat. Even with its tranquil surroundings, convenience remains uncompromised, as Gunnison is just a short 15-minute drive away. There, you'll find easy access to shopping, educational institutions like Western State Colorado University, and the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. In addition, incredible skiing is just 40 minutes away at either Monarch Mountain or Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Beautiful Quartz Creek Ranch with a lot of history and charm. The idyllic setting features a nice ranch home, a rented mobile home, exceptional pipe corrals, greenhouse, productive garden area, fruit and vegetable cellar, various barns, sheds and shops for outbuildings. Good, deeded water rights and a very nice meandering stretch of Quartz Creek runs through the property. An agricultural conservation easement assures it will remain a quality high country ranch, and the owners have maintained it very well. Additional hay sheds, and stock water runs though one of the scenic rolling meadows. It produces quality native grass hay on the hay meadows and has both irrigated and dryland pastures for additional grazing. Perfect for a horse and/or cattle operation of 50-100 head of animals. The large greenhouse provides a green thumb start for all of your plants and vegetables and provides additional warm storage for equipment. This is a very special ranch that has been loved, nurtured, maintained and improved by the same family for nearly 90 years. Located in a gorgeous mountain valley near all things recreational with hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, ATV, UTV, and 4 wheeling, sightseeing, fall color excursions all on site or mere minutes away. Or better yet, find your own favorite spots on the ranch and enjoy the views, take in the sound of the trout stream, breathe in the fresh mountain air and relax in your very own paradise personified!

This is a great set up for you and your family as well as their horses or 4-H projects. The classic round log home fits perfectly in this rural setting and has very comfortable features such as a large, updated country kitchen, a big woodstove situated between the kitchen, dining, and living room. New metal roof, exposed log purlins and a vaulted pine T&G ceilings accent the roomy open floor design. A bath and large utility room and storage areas well as an airlock entry and an attached garage complete the walk out basement level. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, another full bath, an open office area and a large upper loft bonus room. A front porch and deck area is perfect for your morning coffee or evening wildlife watches. Outside you have 75+ acres of your very property that is bordered on 3 sides by public land to assure your privacy. Domestic well and decreed spring water rights would allow you to grow a gigantic garden, and the barn has insulated hot and cool sides for starting plants and keeping your canned goods or potatoes. The historic use of the property was as a dairy cattle operation way back when and more recently it grew an abundance of special variety potatoes in its fertile soils. The barn has a large and open in the middle to park equipment or house livestock. There is a separate shop and large 3 bay open faced shed for tractors, hay or supplies, or whatever else you want to keep out of the weather. The current owners added some outstanding pipe horse pens with a center alley way for easy access to all of the pens for watering, feeding or sorting.

You can stand virtually anywhere on this ranch and enjoy spectacular views with encompassing mountain ranges to the north, south, east and west. Nearly a mile of Needle Creek runs through the property and fishing is excellent at the nearby NeedleCreek Reservoir that is within walking distance from this 160 fenced acre ranch. The beautiful Town of Gunnison is located only 35 miles west from this sprawling ranch. The property’s location in Saguache County is a benefit through minimized building and zoning requirements and tax rates over other desirable locations within Colorado. This secluded pocket of land is located in a small drainage and ranges from creek bottom to irrigated hillside to treed terrain with aspen and pine. Beautiful rock outcroppings and at an elevation from 8,500 to 9,000 feet. Approximately 80 acres irrigated pasture, 70 acres dry land pasture, and balance of the land is in improvements. The ranch is currently host to 3 residential dwellings. Built in anticipation of constructing a main residence, the current main residence is a 1997, 16’ x 80’; 3 bedroom, 2 bath deluxe mobile home in good condition. Complete with an attached mudroom and deck with 6-person hot tub, this will make a comfortable home. Not to mention the nearby greenhouse, pump house, and garden building all located near the home. There was a cabin built in 2003 with the intention of onsite living for a handyman or caretaker. In 2005, an additional cabin built is a very comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 bath structure complete with a full kitchen and living area. It is a very charming space and relaxing atmosphere. The large deck invites people to sit back and enjoy the never-ending views of the Colorado High Country. But wait, there is more...in 2007 a trophy room building was completed with no detail left out. The space is complete with a wet bar, powder room and a spacious room for entertaining. With 14’ walls there is plenty of room for hunters to display their prizes or for artwork and other collections. For the equestrian lover the property is complete with an 80’ x 160’ riding arena, 60’ round pen, 5 separate 10’ x 16’ stock pens, and 27’ x 72’ pole catch pen. The current owners easily pasture 20 horses on the property from May through mid-November with feeding during winter months. There is also a 40’x 40’ equipment shop complex fully equipped with power, heat and water. This property’s exceptional location allows for hunting, fishing, and hiking out your back door. Located in Division of Wildlife Unit 551, wildlife is abundant on and surrounding Needle Creek Estate. From the property, you can horseback ride directly to the Continental Divide and access the famous Colorado Trail. Priced at $1,950,000, this boasts a most private Mecca for the avid outdoorsman looking for a perfect hunting & fishing year-round hideaway. The ranch has excellent potential for a Conservation Easement as well. Do not miss this once- in-a-lifetime opportunity to have it all!

This expansive 45+-acre property in Western Colorado offers a rare combination of luxury, functionality, and breathtaking natural beauty. The custom ranch-style home, featuring a stylishly finished walk-out basement, provides ample living space with hardwood floors, solid knotty pine doors, and trim throughout. The open-concept Great Room, with its large picture windows, offers million-dollar views of the West Elk Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, making every day a picturesque experience. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the meticulously maintained 184' x 93' horse arena with footing and the 40' x 28' barn with three stalls and runs, with a tack room and automatic waterers. All of the fencing is metal piping in the horse area. The property also boasts 20 acres of irrigated grass hay ground plus another 6 acres of irrigated pasture, supported by 1,000 shares of Fruitland Irrigation water and two domestic water taps, allowing for the easy addition of a second home. The main floor of this spacious custom home is highlighted by a spacious primary bedroom with a custom tile walk-in shower, an enormous walk-in closet, and an additional closet for convenience. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring solid maple cabinets, a large center island/bar, a pantry, and Hunter Douglas window and door coverings. The walk-out basement is designed for versatility, with spaces including a workshop, a studio/office/craft room, a den/media room, a game room/workout room, and a large storage room with installed shelves. The outdoor spaces are equally impressive, with a deck and patio dining areas perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings. Wildlife abounds on this fully fenced and cross-fenced property, with frequent sightings of mule deer, elk, bears, foxes, and turkeys. Additional features include a heated and finished 2-car attached garage, , a 24' x 36' metal Cleary building for equipment or hay storage, and a 1,000-gallon owned propane tank. With its quality 2' x 6' construction throughout, hot water circulating system, gated irrigation pipe, and tasteful landscaping, this property is a dream come true for those seeking a luxurious and functional ranch lifestyle in the heart of Western Colorado.

This expansive property near Paonia presents a unique opportunity for those seeking space, amenities, and stunning views. Encompassing over 10 irrigated acres, the land comes with twelve shares of Minnesota Creek irrigation water and a Bone Mesa Tap, ensuring abundant water access for farming, gardening, or livestock. The home itself offers the charm of a ranch-style house, surrounded by mature trees and meticulously landscaped grounds. However, it's the expansive backyard that truly stands out. A large garden area, a pond, numerous outbuildings, and a well-equipped horse setup—including a barn with four stalls, a tack room, and a hay loft—make this property a dream for horse enthusiasts or those needing versatile outdoor spaces. The irrigated pasture currently produces high-quality hay, which is leased by a neighboring farmer who may continue to lease if desired. The interior boasts a spacious and functional floor plan, with five bedrooms and three baths, including two ensuite bedrooms. The fully finished walk-out basement offers plenty of entertainment options, from a full wet bar to a pool table, which is included in the sale. The basement also has three bedrooms, one of which could be used as an office or yoga room with its own exterior access. The main living area is anchored by a great room with vaulted ceilings, offering sweeping views of Mt. Lamborn, the West Elks, and the surrounding North Fork Valley. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, with cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances, leading out to a wraparound deck perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. Additional features include a two-car garage with a shop, laundry area, and a partially finished fourth bathroom, offering potential for further customization. Whether you're looking for a place to call home, a farm or equestrian property, or simply an expansive piece of land with incredible views, this property offers endless possibilities.

True horsemen will appreciate this authentic horse property. With its well-designed facilities and thoughtfully crafted spaces, it is perfectly equipped to meet the needs of any dedicated equestrian. From the spacious barn with ample storage and specialized rooms to the expertly fenced pastures and training areas, every detail has been considered to ensure the comfort and care of both horse and rider. The stunning views and proximity to prime riding land make this a rare find for those who truly understand the demands and joys of equestrian life. Built in 2018, this ranch offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern functionality. The oversized 2-car garage provides ample space for parking and storage, accommodating a variety of vehicles and items. Horse enthusiasts will appreciate the barn which features six 12'x12' stalls, a 12'x12' tack room, a 12'x12' feed room, and a hay loft above for extra storage. There is close access to riding trails surrounding, including Bureau of Land Management and National Forest. The entire property is meticulously fenced and cross-fenced with high-quality materials, including new wood, barbless wire, non-climb horse fencing, and log pole rails, ensuring both security and durability. A 1,740-gallon cistern for water storage, along with an overflow that feeds into a 300-gallon stock tank, ensures the property is well-equipped for various needs. Equestrian facilities are top-notch, featuring a 50' round pen filled with sand for training, as well as a spacious 150' x 80' outdoor arena, also filled with sand, suitable for riders of all levels. The property boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the West Elk Mountain Range and Grand Mesa, and its prime location offers quick access to the Black Canyon and BLM land, making it a paradise for nature and horse lovers alike. * Approximately

Great little ranch just outside of Hotchkiss on the back road to Paonia! Two small homes, productive hay fields, and a great horse set-up. The property is 28 acres with approximately 23 acres of lush irrigated hay fields/pastures with late-running Short Ditch Company water to keep it green & productive even into the late season. The fields are mostly Orchard Grass. There is a gated pipe irrigation system to make your water more efficient and to keep the job of irrigating minimal and easy. Large 52' x 80' hay barn with an equipment storage area. The horse barn has6 enclosed stalls, all with electricity for tank heaters, and a tack stall. There is also a covered horse barn with 10 welded pipe stalls with an alley down the middle, which also has electricity and water to it. Down below on a very private lower level portion of the property there is a roping/riding arena, and there is electricity run to the northeast corner of the arena. This is a great horse set-up that is currently being used as a horse training operation. The main house is a very nice 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with an open kitchen/dining/living room, and a separate laundry room, and is in move-in condition. It was built in 2018 and is approximately 864 square feet. There are vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, a natural gas space heater, and a mini-split unit for both heating and cooling as well. If you need more space, the home could be easily added onto, or live in it while you build your dream home here. The small guest house is a portable building that was finished into a 1 bedroom/1 bath studio and is perfect for guests to be close by, but have their own space. The lovely yard has nice lawn areas with lots of shade trees and shrubs and is irrigated with waste water off the fields with an irrigation pump. There is also a nice storage shed and there is year-round stock water that flows through the lower portion of the property. Excellent views of the West Elk Mountains! This is a great location out in the country, yet only 2 minutes to Town, and the improvements sit way back off the County Road for privacy.

Experience the epitome of luxury living in this expansive 5,260 square foot home set on 35 acres of breathtaking land in the prestigious Highland Estates subdivision in central Colorado. This property offers stunning views in every direction and unparalleled privacy, an ideal setting for quintessential mountain living. The home boasts vaulted ceilings and abundance of natural light, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. Cozy up in front of the propane fireplace on chilly evenings in the inviting living room. The spacious dining area, featuring back patio access, is great for entertaining guests. This kitchen is a must see feature with expansive island, complete with a beverage refrigerator, serves as a hub for social gatherings. High-end KitchenAid appliances elevate the culinary experience in addition to terrific cabinetry. The luxurious primary suite includes a fireplace, patio access, stackable laundry units in the expansive walk-in closet, and a full bath with soaking tub with a recessed fireplace for a relaxing environment. The main floor laundry area is equipped with a dog washing station and pantry for added convenience. The main floor bedroom features a walk-in closet and a ¾ bath, making it perfect for an office or guest room. Private guest quarters over the garage provide a retreat with vaulted ceilings, a full bath, and a separate living area. The basement includes two bedrooms, full bath, game room, dining area, workout room, and a utility/laundry room. Outside, enjoy sun-soaked days on the southern-facing deck. A detached rec room with a large glass door for natural light, a kitchen, and space for a bathroom offers versatility. A 6,240 sq ft shop heated with a waste fuel heater provides a great opportunity for various uses. This property perfectly blends luxury, comfort, and functionality. Don’t miss the chance to make this exceptional home your own in the beautiful Highland Estates subdivision of Salida, Colorado!