5 Star Ranch
$5,500,000 - 71.6± Deeded Acres plus 490 State Leased Acres
THE TEAM DAN MURPHY - BROKER 970-209-1514 - DAN@M4RANCHGROUP.COM
MICHAEL MURPHY - BROKER ASSOCIATE 719-849-1441 - MICHAEL@M4RANCHGROUP.COM
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The Ranch As its name indicates, Five Star Ranch near Westcliffe, Colorado is exceptional in every regard. Carefully designed to blend perfectly with its environment, Five Star Ranch is a landmark property that echoes many of the West's great resorts. From its idyllic mountain views, to its hundreds of acres of mature pine forest and to its magnificent award-winning home, Five Star Ranch creates a class of its own. This exquisite timber frame residence is built with “Free of Heart” timbers all connected by “Mortise and Tenon”, which is oak dowels, no nails, screws or bolts. First, Five Star Ranch's property is exceptional. Including 71.6± deeded acres and 490± acres of leased State Land, the ranch is situated at about 8000 feet in southern Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley, considered by many to be one of Colorado's most scenic undiscovered locations. The 500+ acres controlled by the ranch is a mix of grassy meadows, rugged rock outcroppings and a mature forest estimated to contain 30,000 ponderosa pines. This large tract of undisturbed habitat is ideal for wildlife, and herds of mule and elk are frequently seen on the property. Birds and small game are also abundant, making Five Star Ranch a quiet sanctuary for both humans and animals. The Ranch is a private nature and wildlife conservancy.
Second, Five Star Ranch's setting is exceptional. The views of the great Sangre de Cristo Range to the west dominate the property, offering ever-changing dramas of shadow and sunlight on peaks that soar above 14,000 feet. Surrounded by other large ranch properties, Five Star Ranch feels extremely private, yet is adjacent to State Highway 69, the main paved artery of the Wet Mountain Valley. To the north, Highway 69 gives easy access to the Arkansas River valley and ultimately the cultural mecca of Colorado Springs, only 90 minutes away. Third, Five Star Ranch is exceptional in the variety of recreational activities available within a short drive. Elk and deer hunting are possible on the ranch itself and the nearby San Isabel National Forest. Trout fishing and boating are only minutes away at Deweese Reservoir and Grape Creek. Only a bit further, over 100 miles of Gold Medal Water are available on the Arkansas River, beloved by fly fishermen worldwide. Hiking, horseback riding, OHV riding and jeeping are excellent on the nearby National Forest land in the summers, as are snowmobiling, ski touring and snowshoeing in the winter.
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The Residence
Finally, and perhaps most notably, Five Star Ranch is exceptional in the artistry and architecture of its award-winning lodge-like ranch house. Featured as Timber Home Living's "Home of the Year" in 2009., this custom-designed timber frame home is 13,568± square feet of unmatched mountain luxury. Its lodge-like feel begins with its unique 42-foot arched canopy marking its main entrance. This entrance leads to a vast great room with 22foot high ceilings with a walk-around natural stone fireplace, large dining area and open kitchen. The kitchen at 370± sq. ft. will be the envy of any chef. Designed by Smallbone of Devizes out of London. The full grain maple and birch burr cabinets by Irpinia came out of Toronto, Canada, accompanied with beautiful granite counter tops. Equipped with high-end appliances, such as Thermador, Miele, Wolf, Viking, Pisher-Pakel and Bosch, giving a true gourmet kitchen experience.
Over all this space spreads a vaulted, open beam ceiling that completes the blend of rustic/modern styling that captures the best of the surrounding environment. In floor heating throughout keeps the main house very comfortable twelve months of the year. A master suite is accessed off the great room, which includes its own fireplace. Completing the main level is a five-car garage. Upstairs via an open spiral staircase lies a reading room and a unique observation room that creates a space that captures 360 degrees of mountain views. The lower level of the main house is 4130 square feet, fully finished, and has a private office, gym and full bathroom.
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The Residence
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The Attached Guest Home The main home is exceptional enough in its own right, but Five Star Ranch includes even more amenities, including an attached 3,276± square-foot guest house with four bedrooms and three baths, and a two-car garage.
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Other Improvements
Rustic Cabin
2 Metal Barns/Workshop/Garages
State Lease Assignment Five Star Ranch has a lease on 490 acres of adjoining state land (AG 44880). The lease may be assignable to the purchaser subject to written approval of the State Land Board. The leased acreage is not included in the purchase price nor is there any value in purchase price associated to the lease. The assignment of the lease is not guaranteed to the purchaser. The State Land Board may charge a fee for approval of the assignment.
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Location/ Airports/Climate To the south, only five minutes away on Highway 69, lies Westcliffe, the Custer County seat. A community of 4000 residents, Westcliffe retains a small-town feel, but has many amenities close at hand. Its art community, historic buildings, shops and restaurants are worth exploring year-round. Several churches and a medical center add to Westcliffe's vibrancy as the hub of the Wet Mountain Valley.
Airports Airport
Kind of Service
Miles from Westcliffe, CO
Fremount County Airport Pueblo Memorial Airport Colorado Springs Airport Denver International Airport
Public and General Aviation Domestic Domestic Domestic and International
42 Miles 64 Miles 84 Miles 164 Miles
Climate - Westcliffe, CO
Jan Average high in °F: 37 Average low in °F: 7 Av. precipitation in inch: 0.43
Feb Mar Apr May Jun 40 46 54 64 74 11 18 25 33 40 0.5 1.2 1.36 1.47 1.03
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average high in °F: 79 77 71 60 46 38 Average low in °F: 44 44 36 26 16 7 Av. precipitation in inch: 2.16 2.38 1.1 1.00 0.96 0.58
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Surrounding Attributes Royal Gorge Bridge Canon City, CO
San Isabel National Forest Accessible just west of town and is the starting points for many outdoor adventures. With a total of 1,120,233 acres, the San Isabel National Forest contains 19 of Colorado’s 53 “Fourteeners,” as the peaks over 14,000 feet are called, including Colorado’s tallest, Mt. Elbert. San Isabel is one of 11 national forests in the state and contains the Sawatch Range, the Collegiate Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Range. The Crestone Needle about 17 miles from Westcliffe attracts avid rock climbers, while the 30-mile Rainbow Trail follows the Sangre de Cristos and is a favorite with hikers and mountain bikers. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - Mosca, CO The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Experience this diversity through hiking, sand sledding, splashing in Medano Creek, wildlife watching, and more.
The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado within Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, a 360-acre amusement park located along the edge of the Royal Gorge around both ends of the bridge. The Royal Gorge Bridge spans 1,260 feet and is situated 1,053 above the Arkansas River, making it the highest suspension bridge in the United States. Monarch Mountain Monarch, CO Monarch Mountain is the perfect ski area for people looking to get away from the hustle-bustle of the bigger resorts. Monarch is very affordable and easily accessible from the Front Range via Highways 285 and 50. At Monarch you park right at the base of the mountain and walk to the lifts, making it very convenient for families with little ones. Monarch's two strongest attributes are friendly people and abundant natural snowfall (350"). This season give Monarch Mountain a try. You'll be glad you did.
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