GRAY HACKLE RANCH
Colorado, La Plata County, Bayfield
GRAY HACKLE RANCH Gray Hackle Ranch rests on 175 acres and has approximately 3,000 ft. of Pine River frontage and an additional 1,000 ft. on both sides of a branch off the main river with ‘end-of-the-road’ privacy and exceptional views of the Pine River and Pine River Valley. The 5,080 SF light-filled home has an inviting open living space with 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms and 4 baths. Also, there is gourmet galley kitchen with walk-in pantry, 3 wood-burning fireplaces. It is situated directly on an arm of the Pine River with a trout filled, Gray Hackle Lake and Cottage Pond, so water is visible from every window in the residence. The river, lake and pond provide opportunities for “world-class” trout fishing and the soothing waterfall features create a serene environment conducive to rest and relaxation. The decks and outdoor living spaces are an extension of the home, allowing for enjoyment of the surrounding beauty and myriad of wildlife, both day and night. Just outside your back doors, there are two accessible private islands in the middle of the Pine River, connected by footbridges and surrounded by babbling water, to greatly increase the amount of river frontage and wadeable fishing waters. It also makes a great picnic spot, and in the springtime, it is captivating to watch the newly born fawns and geese that gather here. In addition to being one of southwestern Colorado’s finest tail-water fisheries, it has its own private access road, extending to miles and miles of BLM and USFS land, between the Pine River and the Piedra River Valleys. There is also a 1,800 SF 3-bay equipment/toy barn, which is prefect for storing ranch equipment, ATV’s and an oversized RV. Gray Hackle Ranch is platted into five separate parcels, allowing the purchaser many options, including a preferable 1031 Exchange opportunity. There is currently no conservation easement. This is one of the most soothing and nurturing properties you’ll find in the Durango area, offering exceptional year-round recreation and abundant wildlife.
PROPERTY DETAILS Grounds and External Features • 175-acres with five separate parcels, to allow for
individual water wells and future development if desired
• Private road access to BLM and USFS land adjacent to
LOCATION AND AREA The ranch is located just 7 minutes from Bayfield and 20 minutes east of Durango in the Pine River Valley, which is known for its beautiful ranches with much of it protected with conservation easements. The lushness of the valley and the nature of the topography make it a wildlife mecca. There are hundreds of miles of riding trails in the National Forest and the Weminuche Wilderness located adjacent to the ranch. Bayfield, Colorado is situated in the eastern part of La Plata County in southwestern Colorado. It lies approximately 18 miles east of Durango and 50 miles west of Pagosa Springs on Highway 160. The San Juan Mountain range is located to the east and the La Plata Mountains loom to the west. For many, Bayfield serves as a bedroom community for Durango and offers convenient shopping and multiple recreational opportunities, including boating and fishing at Vallecito Lake, fly-fishing on the Los Pinos River, hiking, biking and other pursuits. Bayfield’s climate boasts moderate temperatures and low humidity.
property • Available conservation easement for great tax benefit • Approximately 3,000 feet of main river frontage and an additional 1,000 lineal feet of river branch access • House surrounded by Gray Hackle Creek and a branch of Pine River and 2 ponds; there is year-round soothing sound of the river from every room in the house • Pine River flow in summer is approximately 650 cu ft/second • Water rights are 5.9 acre-feet absolute and 8.84 acre-feet Standby water • Fishing habitat improvements by AquaHab • Large healthy stands of cottonwoods, Ponderosa pine, and aspen surround the home and property • Gravel driveway • River rock wainscoting exterior and coastal cedar siding • Standing-seam roof is superb for snow melt • Ample outside security lighting front, sides and back • Entryway front porch is Trex decks with vaulted T&G overhang; recessed and copper sconce fixtures • 3-tiered Trex deck with two cantilevered extensions over the river at back of house overlooks arm of Pine River and two private islands
• Douglas fir dead-standing logs from Idaho for
outside supports • Large Trex deck off master bedroom overlooks large Cottage Pond with soothing, gurgling water feature; pond has been stocked in the past, yet numerous trout come naturally to the pond and stay for years on end and season-over in the pond • Snow grates on several decks to ease accumulation of snow in winter • 2 waterfall features heard from whole house year round • Two separate private foot bridges cross over the Pine River to a small and large island behind the house; great picnic spots and captivating to watch the newly born fawns gather in the springtime. • Perennial beds and lilacs surround house; lush grassy lawns at the side and back of the residence gently slope down to river, wild flowers are abundant and surround the house • Large hosta garden outside glass walled walkway to master suite • Loads of extra outside vehicle parking space for guests • South facing concrete apron outside 2-+car heated garage • River rock walkways • All underground power on the property • 1,000-gallon buried propane tank is owned • Septic system • Well water at 42’ deep runs at 15 gallons/minute
Main Residence Features • Approximately 5,080+ SF on two levels with plans available
• 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, open floor plan is great for easy
entertaining and gathering • Vaulted ceilings • Flooring a combination of oiled ash wood, and tile in baths and laundry and at man door entry • Ceiling fans • Radius corners • Drop down and recessed lighting, most on dimmer switches • 3 wood-burning fireplaces with gas starters; chimneys cleaned every year • Custom stained glass detail on transom windows above entries to master suite and guest suites • Radiant in-floor heat with hot water; propane source • Re-circulating hot water • Surround sound • Full security system with water leak detection and shut off, low temperature warnings, smoke and carbon monoxide detection • Douglas fir dead-standing logs from Idaho for supports • 2 large blowers in 3’ crawl space underneath whole house on automatic turn-on-and-off, if humidity is above 60% – keeps crawl space dry; 2 separate access points; great space for storing wine, keeping it naturally cool in summer and warmer in winter
MAIN LEVEL Foyer • Foyer enters into the great room with immediate views looking out to the Pine River • Ash wood flooring
Great Room • 60’ vaulted ceilings with 36” support beam at top • Walls-of-windows looking out to Pine River, with
jalousie clerestory windows along top bring in lots of natural lighting and cross breezes
• Wood-burning fireplace in floor-to-ceiling river rock
wall (river rock from property) with sandstone hearth and pine mantle • Next to the fireplace there is an alcove with flat screen TV installed and storage for A/V equipment • Ash wood flooring
Gourmet Galley Kitchen and Walk-in Pantry • Wet bar island with seating separates the kitchen from
the great room has two levels of granite counters; Kohler under-mount sink with brushed nickel fixtures; storage underneath • Granite counters with bull nosed edges • Stainless appliances: Viking 4-burner with center griddle and stainless backsplash; overhead Viking stainless exhaust hood; conventional and convection oven; and microwave; side-by-side KitchenAid fridge/ freezer with ice and water dispenser; KitchenAid dishwasher; trash compactor • Double Kohler under-mount porcelain sinks with brushed nickel pull out faucet fixture with gorgeous views from large windows looking out to Pine River • Country cabinets with panel inserts, some with glass inserts, have ample storage; Lazy Susan corners • Walk-in pantry with ample shelving • Built-in desk with computer stand and keyboard drawer with storage below and cabinets above is located conveniently adjacent to the kitchen • Ash wood flooring
Dining Room • Vaulted ceiling • Walls-of-windows looking out to Pine River • Open to great room and kitchen • Door out to extensive back Trex deck which overlooks the Pine River
• Ash wood flooring
Master Bedroom and Bath Suite with Separated Office • Private entry through hallway with wall-of-windows
looking outside to large hosta garden • Vaulted ceiling • Large area with extra sitting area • Office area can be separate sitting room, currently used as office • Double-sided wood-burning fireplace faces office area and bedroom area in floor-to-ceiling river rock wall each with sandstone hearths and pine mantles • Wall-of-windows with double glass doors exit to private Trex deck with overhang, facing the Cottage Pond • Walk-in closet entry through double doors has built-in drawers, shelves and hanging areas; ash wood flooring • Speakers with surround sound • Large double door linen closet • Ash wood floors
Bath • Custom cabinets with chrome pulls feature double
lavatories in tile counters with Kohler porcelain sinks and chrome fixtures • Large walk-in shower with tile walls and double shower heads – rain shower and hand held; sitting bench; inset niches for toiletries • Tile flooring
Second Master and Bath Gallery walk-in area with built-in wall of bookshelves • Spacious room, full of light with area for king-size bed,
nightstands and sitting area • Vaulted ceiling with log beams • Fireplace with gas starter, rock hearth and beam mantle • Wall-of-windows looking out to Pine River with double French door access to back Trex deck • Flat-screen TV installed on wall • Ash wood floors
Bath • Walk in to ensuite tiled bath through double doors • Two-person Kohler jetted tub with windows looking
out to private side yard • Custom cabinets with tile counters and double lavatories; cupboard storage below • Walk-in shower with shelf • Pony wall separates toilet area • Large walk-in closet has double door entry with wood floor, built-in drawers, shelves and hanging areas
Guest Third Bedroom Suite and Bath • Entry through hallway with wall-of-windows looking outside to large hosta garden
• Sliding glass door to Trex patio facing the Pine River • Ash wood flooring • Large double closet with second access to crawl space
Bath • Custom cabinets with chrome pulls have tile counters • Double lavatories with Kohler porcelain sinks and chrome fixtures
• Walk-in shower with shelf, tile walls and floor • Tile flooring
Laundry Room
Upper Level with Loft Area
Guest Bedroom Five
• GE Profile washer and dryer • Counter for folding clothes with lots of cabinet
• Hand-scraped pine banister and railings to upper level • Loft area overlooks great room and connects two
• Wall-to-wall windows creates a space filled with light, looking
storage above and below • Built-in hanging area for drying clothes • Large stainless utility sink with pull out faucet • Large windows looking out to Pine River • Broom closet • Man door from covered entry onto tiled hall/laundry area
upstairs guest bedrooms • Vaulted ceiling • Ash wood flooring
Guest Bedroom Four • Wall-to-wall windows creates a space filled with light, looking out to side with Gray Hackle Creek views • Window seat with storage underneath • Lavatory with tile counter and accent tile backsplash with custom pulls • Large walk-in closet with built-in drawers, clothes hamper, shelving and hanging areas
out to side with Gray Hackle Creek and Pine River views
• Window seat with storage underneath • Lavatory with tile counter and accent tile backsplash with custom pulls
• Large walk-in closet with built-in drawers, clothes hamper, shelving and hanging areas
Jack-n-Jill Bathroom • Shared between two upper guest rooms • Walk-in shower with tile walls, shelf and floor • Toilet • Wall of linen and storage cabinets with built-in bench
2 Car+ Attached Garage and Mechanical Room • Concrete floor and double garage doors • Heated with in-floor heat • Built-in storage cabinets • Room for second fridge and freezer • Mechanical Room has boiler, water heater and pressure tank with shut-off sensor; water filter; window offers great ventilation • 220 volt electricity
EQUIPMENT/TOY BARN • 1,800 SF for great equipment and toy storage • Stick built with wainscoting of corrugated steel and
cedar siding • Standing seam roof • Concrete floor • Two electric garage doors • Separate 18’ high door; easily able to drive in a large RV • Work benches and shelving • 2-man doors
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION The property has an ideal combination of open meadows and wildlife habitat, creating a very private setting that supports a myriad of activities. Commonly seen are elk, mule deer, wild turkey, coyote, river otters, and eagles along with many other small animals and song birds. Occasionally, you may even see a black bear crossing the field. The ranch has a well-maintained irrigation ditch feeding two lakes, which provides for great trout habitat and support for the wildlife in the area. There are exceptional fishing opportunities for all experience levels right on the property, whether in the lake, pond, Pine River and its branches. Nearby are Lemon, Vallecito and Lake Navajo
Reservoirs, and Lake Nighthorse, which provide wonderful destinations. Also, the Animas and Florida Rivers, and the San Juan River with internationally famous fly-fishing are not far from Gray Hackle Ranch. The National Forest as well as the Weminuche Wilderness, with hundreds of miles of riding, is adjacent to the Ranch.
climbing, fly-fishing, boating or canoeing. Also, the Animas River provides great fly-fishing, kayaking, canoeing and rafting. There are many other things to do in the area, like visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.
For downhill skiing, Purgatory Ski Resort is 40 minutes from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-one-half away. Crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available throughout the area. Summertime is filled with opportunities for biking or horseback riding, hiking, rock
Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club right around the corner (1/2 mile), Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 50 miles).
GRAY HACKLE RANCH
Colorado, La Plata County, Bayfield MLS 772332
5,035 SF | Year Built 1999 | Taxes $6,707 (2020)
Offered at $6,497,000 175-acres with approximately 3,000 feet of river frontage and an additional 1,000 feet of river branch access Gray Hackle Lake, Cottage Pond, and the Pine River provide “world-class” trout fishing 5,080 SF, 5 bedroom, 4 bath, light-filled home with decks and outdoor living spaces 1,800 SF 3-bay equipment/toy barn for ranch equipment, ATVs and an oversized RV Private road access to adjacent BLM and USFS land
Zach Morse 970.391.2600
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