MOUNTAIN STAR RANCH
Guffey, Colorado
$6,800,000
812± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Mountain Star Ranch near Guffey is the quintessential Colorado mountain ranch. The centerpiece is a secluded, fivebedroom, 6,500± square foot log home in a beautiful Rocky Mountain valley. The private mile-long drive winds through aspen and ponderosa pines and is secured by two electronic gates. This stunning log home is built of Montana pine logs, which enclose a living space with large open spaces, vaulted ceilings, soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, stained glass, and an inside pond and waterfall.
An architecturally unique covered walkway connects the house with the barn, once featured in Horse Connection Magazine as one of the best private horse barns in the country. A huge, attached, tall-ceiling garage can hold multiple vehicles and motorized toys. A separate detached garage is a great place to store more vehicles or a ranch tractor. Down the hill from the house is a workshop that can be used for any endeavor the new owner wishes.
Mountain Star Ranch lies in the eighteen-parcel ranch Aspen Mountain Ranch subdivision, of which Mountain Star comprises seven parcels. The ranch borders approximately 16,000± contiguous acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land and is one of only two ranches in Aspen Mountain to have vehicular access to this land. The public must access this BLM acreage via foot or horseback over very rugged terrain. Elk and mule deer hunting is excellent on the ranch and the adjoining public land. Located in a draw-only GMU 58, the ranch typically gets one or two vouchers for the Landowner Preference (LOP) program draw, and individuals may also apply for the public draw.
Two small creeks feed a pond in the meadow portion of the ranch, an ideal location to graze a few cattle or horses. The ranch is strategically located an hour and fifteen± minutes from Breckenridge, 30± minutes to gold medal flyfishing on either the South Platte or Arkansas River, and 45± minutes to either Cripple Creek, Canyon City, or Woodland Park. The Colorado Springs airport is 90± minutes from the ranch gate.
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QUICK FACTS
• 812± acres
• 6,500± square foot custom log home
• Borders 16,000+ BLM acres
• Pond and two small streams
• Elk and mule deer hunting
• Custom equestrian barn
• Outbuildings
• Shooting range
• 90± minutes to Colorado Springs Airport
• 75± minutes to Breckenridge Ski Area
• No mountain passes to cross
• Great mountain elevation of 8,400 – 9,400 feet
Mountain Star Ranch | Guffey, Colorado
ACREAGE
812± total acres
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SCENIC VISTAS
The ranch has extensive scenic 360-degree mountain views from several vantage points, highlighted by the Sangre Cristo Mountain Range to the southwest. Black Mountain, 39 Mile Mountain, and Waugh Mountain are prominent features seen from the ranch. The view from the ranch home looks down the valley toward 39 Mile Mountain.
CLIMATE
Mountain Star Ranch experiences a typical Colorado mountain climate, with cold winters, cool summers, and plenty of sunshine. Guffey receives an average of 16 inches of rain and 89 inches of snow annually, well above the US averages of 38 and 28 inches, respectively. The area enjoys about 246 sunny days yearly, surpassing the US average of 205. Precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, or hail, occurs on average 87 days per year. 7
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IMPROVEMENTS
The gorgeous 6,500± square foot custom log home features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a spacious walk-in master closet, a man cave, a large wood-burning fireplace, an enormous attached and heated garage, a high-end kitchen, an outdoor fireplace, a wrap-around deck, a wood-burning stove, an indoor pond, and water feature, and in-floor radiant heat. A wood-sided detached garage is well suited to keep a tractor or additional cars, as does the current owner. The metal workshop building is perfect for repairing equipment and performing other ranch chores.
Stone Fireplace
Living Room
Kitchen Island Dining Room
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Lounge Man Cave
Dressing Room
Bathroom Primary Bathroom Tub Large Garage
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Blue Bedroom Bedroom
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The Colorado mountains offer a host of summer and winter recreational opportunities, and the Mountain Star Ranch is a perfect location for most of them. Mountain biking, hiking, equestrian activities, shooting sports, photography, and ATV riding can all be done on the ranch in months without snow. During the winter, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing can all be done on the ranch.
Breckenridge Ski Area
FISHING
World-class fishing is a short drive from the ranch in several directions. The Arkansas River to the south and west is an easy drive and has many public access points. Eleven Mile, Spinney, and Antero reservoirs offer tremendous lake fishing. The Miracle Mile, South Platte River, and Eleven Mile Canyon all offer the best of Colorado fly-fishing.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
Hunting for elk and mule deer is a priority activity on the ranch in the fall. The elk hunting can be spectacular. The ranch borders tens of thousands of BLM acres that are very difficult for the public to access, so if the elk aren’t on the ranch, there is a good chance they are nearby. The ranch is located in GMU 58, which is a draw unit. The ranch qualifies for two entries per species in the Colorado Landowner Preference Program, and owners may also enter the public draw as individuals. A good population of mule deer also lives on the ranch or in the immediate area and is frequently seen and hunted.
Photo not taken on property
Shooting Range on Property
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AREA HISTORY
Founded in the late 1800s, Guffey, Colorado, initially thrived as a mining town, attracting prospectors seeking gold and silver in the surrounding hills. The discovery of these valuable minerals sparked a rush of settlers eager to stake their claims. Guffey expanded to include ranching and logging as the mining industry evolved, becoming a center for various industries. Today, Guffey retains its small-town charm with a post office, a few local eateries, and a handful of retail shops, offering a unique, laid-back atmosphere.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
World-class skiing in Breckenridge and gold-medal flyfishing are both a short drive from the ranch. The Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs, and Cripple Creek are all a 60-minute or less drive from the ranch.
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LOCATION
Mountain Star Ranch is about 1.5 hours from the Colorado Springs Airport, with no mountain passes to cross. It is generally southwest of Colorado Springs and 40 minutes northwest of Canon City, Colorado. Canon City has all the amenities of a medium-sized city, including medical, churches, and shopping. Additionally, several towns nearby, like Florissant and Woodland Park, offer a variety of businesses and restaurants. Guffey itself has a post office and a couple of cafes.
AIRPORT SERVICES
The ranch may be accessed through Denver International Airport or the Colorado Springs Airport.
GETTING THERE
Mountain Star Ranch is an easy drive from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, Colorado. From Colorado Springs, you may drive Highway 24 through Woodland Park to Florissant and then south to the ranch, or you may drive down the front range to Penrose and through Canon City before turning north on Highway 9 toward Guffey. From Pueblo and the I-25 corridor it is an easy drive west on Highway 50 through Canon City before turning north on Highway 9 to Guffey. The ranch is a few minutes east of Guffey on County Road 102.
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WATER RIGHTS
The ranch has enough water rights to irrigate some fields and fill a pond via two creeks. Any water rights appurtenant to the property held by the seller will be transferred with the ranch sale.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The owner believes that he holds some or all of the mineral rights. Any mineral rights appurtenant to the property held by the seller will transfer with the ranch sale. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify the existence of any mineral rights.
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SUMMARY
A must-see ranch in the heart of the Colorado mountains, the Mountain Star Ranch offers a premier 6,500± square foot custom log home on 812± deeded acres adjacent to 16,000± acres of BLM land. The ranch elevation is in the very desirable 8,400-9,400 feet range. The land is varied with aspen, ponderosa pine, mixed fir forests, and open creek bottom meadows. The ranch enjoys a great “no passes to cross” location ninety minutes from the Colorado Springs airport. What more can one say? Mountain Star Ranch may be the best ranch buy in Colorado in the last several years.
Mountain Star Ranch | Guffey, Colorado
Please contact Jim Vidamour at (719) 890-4590 | jvidamour@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.
$6,800,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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