The Telluride Region

has diverse areas that appeal to different types of people. The numerous mesas are about as close as one can get to living away from it all, without being away from it all. The vast expanses of sun-kissed stretches of land sit at the base of the area’s most dramatic peaks, meaning days are longer and views seem no more than an arm’s length away. Wildlife roams freely and property lines reach out to mingle among wilderness areas and national forests, suiting equestrians as well as those who love their space. Yet once in the car, all the mesas are less than 40 minutes from Telluride and Mountain Village, with certain 35-acre tracts uniquely positioned only 10 minutes away from the action.

Then there are the numerous outlying towns, which boast community living that’s a little quieter than Telluride and Mountain Village. Heading south, residents actually go up in altitude to the old mining/mountain communities of Ophir, San Bernardo, Trout Lake and Rico, where neighbors live close to each other and to the mountains outside their doors. Heading north and west, residents go down to the slightly warmer and more agricultural towns of Placerville, Ridgway and Norwood, where homesteads come in all sizes and communities have social calendars all their own. And like the mesas, all the outlying communities are no more than 20 to 40 minutes from Telluride and Mountain Village.

8121 Preserve Drive // $18,000,000

Enjoy the feel and privacy of a ranch on the mesa but without the drive time. 8121 Preserve Drive strikes the perfect balance between privacy and accessibility on 28 wooded acres located just ten minutes from all that Telluride has to offer. The main residence features two attached but separate guest wings for family and friends, while also providing for just two people to live comfortably with an expansive primary suite conveniently situated over the main living area. Wide-plank Douglas fir flooring with dovetail accents and a massive wood-burning fireplace provide a warm tone throughout the space for enjoying the ambiance and incredible views of Mount Wilson and Sunshine Peak. The property includes two stand-alone guest cottages on property as well as deeded underground parking and storage in the heart of Mountain Village for convenient access to world-class skiing, the gondola and restaurants.

7039 Last Dollar Road, Gray Head // $12,500,000

PARADISE FOUND – For those seeking a wilderness lifestyle, but just down the road from all resort amenities, absolute privacy atop the highest knoll in the Gray Head Wilderness Preserve offers up the ultimate retreat. Located on 70 acres with sweeping 360-degree views of the iconic Telluride mountain backdrop, the residence was artfully crafted from three historic 1800s Pennsylvania tobacco barns. The great room, warmed by a 2.5-story doubled-sided wood-burning stone fireplace, enjoys walls of glass perfectly framing the peaks beyond and pond below. All 4 bedrooms with ensuite baths occupy the main level, with the master suite occupying its own wing inclusive of a workout room, steam shower, fireplace and private patio. Remodeled in 2019, all finishes are upscale and blend perfectly with the rustic barn’s posts and beams. An impeccably-finished Kentucky tobacco wood cabana with refrigerator, wood-burning fireplace and bar fronts a second stone-lined pond teaming with trout and fed by a waterfall. All Grayhead Wilderness Owners have access to the Auberge-managed, trailside Element 52 Residences’ amenities.

TD SMITH | 970.729.1577 | td@tdsmith.com

STEVE CATSMAN | 970.729.0100 | steve@catsman.com

685 Wilson Way, Gray Head // $10,750,000

Located on 35 acres within the spectacular Gray Head Wilderness Preserve, Catmando is unsurpassed in craftsmanship and setting. Perched overlooking the Telluride Ski Resort, surrounded by the Telluride region’s entire collection of 13,000- to 14,000-foot peaks, this owner/developer historic renovation is one of a kind. The main living area consists of a pre-Civil War barn with ceilings up to 35 feet, observatory, gym, and game/ theatre room. The 5-bedroom estate’s back yard incorporates a private resort including ponds, waterfalls, a living/entertainment area featuring a Bhutanese-inspired bridge, fire pit, mountain palapa, multi-tiered patios and much more. The views are unmatched anywhere in America, custom finishes unrivaled, and amenities unequaled. Just to see this gem of the Rockies is a unique experience. TD SMITH | 970.729.1577 | td@tdsmith.com STEVE

26001 Highway 145, Placerville // $1,950,000

The San Miguel River Ranch is nearly 17 acres of lushly-vegetated river property nestled along just under a mile of the San Miguel River. Located just 17 minutes west of Telluride, the property is bordered by the BLM and possesses a conservation easement protecting wildlife, diverse forest, meadows and riparian vegetation. Red sandstone cliffs are warmed by all-day sun with an east/west-oriented valley. The property’s owner has had a house/barn designed and an approved wastewater treatment system engineered, facilitating ease of a future owner to settle in. Also, a new well is drilled and cased that produces 20 GPM, along with an engineered and approved solar panel array. Superb fly fishing is just steps away from a future residence on this slice of privacy and solitude.

TBD Oak Grove Road, Montrose // $1,200,000

Calling all developers! This 37.21-acre parcel is near multiple neighborhoods and only a few minutes from Highway 550 in Montrose. This land is ready to be annexed and zoned accordingly to whatever a developer may need. The property also comes with water rights.

BEN JACKSON | 970.708.1495 | bjbkjack@gmail.com

ANDREW “DRUFUR” WILLIAMSON | 970.729.2112 | drufur@yahoo.com

192 South Avalon Drive, Norwood // $175,000

Awesome 38.44 acres located off the Lone Cone Road. This flat and usable corner lot is partially fenced with storage shed, power and a functioning well already in place. Elk, deer, turkey and wildlife abound, and Miramonte and Gurley reservoirs are right down the road for great fishing. Telluride is less than an hour away and the Town of Norwood is 10 minutes away. Bring your trailer, your horses and your dogs, while you build your dream home and start enjoying the good life that Norwood has to offer.

ANDREW DOLESE | 970.708.3739 | andrew@tellurideluxuryhomesandcondos.com

TBD Ponderosa Drive, Ridgway // $450,000

This beautiful 37-acre parcel in Log Hill Crest is a flat buildable site with spectacular second floor views of surrounding peaks. Very private, no HOAs, do your own thing here.

STEVE HILBERT | 970.729.0003 | steve@hilberthomes.com

STEVIE HILBERT | 970.708.7376 | steviehilbert@gmail.com

Lot 7, Sunnyside Ranch // $7,100,000

This is a 35-acre luxury alpine meadow homesite with private gated access. The homesite sits on a bench with aspen trees and majestic and inspiring mountain perspectives. Lot 7 has 180-degree prodigious views of Ajax Mountain to the east, Wilson Peak to the west and squares up perfectly to Telluride Ski Resort and Palmyra Peak to the south. Less than 15 minutes from the Town of Telluride, Mountain Village and the Telluride Regional Airport. Build your dream home and enjoy grazing elk and living among aspens as you make the breathtaking, wellmaintained drive to your Telluride mountain retreat. ROBERT

Lot 14, Cornerstone Golf Community // $500,000

This impressive homesite is located in the exclusive Cornerstone Golf Community on the 6th fairway with excellent views of the Cimarron Range and Horsefly Peak. One of the few lots available that is located directly on the golf course. The Cornerstone Golf Community is situated on 6,000 acres between Montrose and Telluride and has many outdoor activities including golf, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

JIM NERLIN | 970.729.1444 | jim@jnerlin.com

240 South Glasgow Avenue, Rico // $625,000

A fantastic assemblage of 11 lots (six commercial on Main and five residential on Commercial Street) and is ready for the opportunistic buyer to keep moving Rico forward. There are multiple ways to bring these properties to life which makes them unique in today’s market.

STEVIE HILBERT | 970.708.7376 | steviehilbert@gmail.com

STEVE HILBERT | 970.729.0003 | steve@hilberthomes.com

171 North Cora Street, Ridgway // $989,000

A compelling offering in the heart of Ridgway. An entire building (fully remodeled in 2020), 171 North Cora Street combines a lovely 1-bedroom penthouse that has been a super successful rental with an established gym operation on the ground and lower levels. A true turnkey operation, and an affordable live/work opportunity in the heart of Ridgway’s Historic Business District. Solar panels on the roof keep utilities in check. All at a price that won’t break the bank.

TOBIN BROWN | 970.729.0456 | tobinbrown5@gmail.com

TBD County Road 63L // $695,000

Prime commercial/industrial-zoned property next to the Sheriff’s Department.

BEN JACKSON | 970.708.1495 | bjbkjack@gmail.com

ANDREW “DRUFUR” WILLIAMSON | 970.729.2112 | drufur@yahoo.com

San Juan Ranches, Lot 3 // $695,000

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world to your own private enclave within 40 minutes of Telluride. This stunning 100+-acre parcel is tucked away within the exclusive gated San Juan Ranches community and features year-round access with sweeping views and all of the land your heart and livestock could possibly desire. Build the compound of your dreams, within close proximity to Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray and Montrose.

GARRETT AND JESSICA SIMON | 970.708.1155 | garrett@telluridecolorado.net

BRITTANY “BEBE” HINDE | 970.708.9014 | bebehinde@gmail.com

Paradise Ranch is a tranquil oasis, just a short, scenic drive from all the activities and amenities of downtown Telluride. The gem of Hastings Mesa, this choice 39-acre parcel was the first property sold when the larger Milliken Cattle Ranch was subdivided 30 years ago. Spectacular views of Mount Hayden, North Pole Peak and the Wilson Range are to be had from the current home or practically anywhere on the property. A horse-lover’s dream, nearly three miles of multipurpose recreational trails crisscross the gentle rolling landscape. The current 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has a open main level floor plan, cozy, tasteful interior, loft/flex room, and boasts 1200 square feet of deck space – a wonderful place to enjoy this mesa oasis while building a larger dream home on one of many scenic homesites.

Stock Road Parcel E // $2,850,000

Over 11 private acres with one-third mile of San Miguel River frontage accessed by a 20-ton bridge. The property is bordered on two sides by BLM with direct access to the Slaughter House Gulch “wildlife preserve,’’ presenting excellent hunting opportunities within a park-like setting. The second longest freestone river in Colorado, the San Miguel River offers anglers native rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Extraordinary views of the red rock canyon, sunsets and river. Property is zoned Ag-Forestry which allows for single-family dwelling with accessory buildings up to 3,000-square-foot footprint. County LUC presents the possibility of wilderness lodge, B&B and some commercial uses in a one-step process.

TD SMITH | 970.729.1577 | td@tdsmith.com

BEN JACKSON | 970.708.1495 | bjbkjack@gmail.com

143 Stock Road, Placerville // $1,500,000

The San Miguel River Canyon Ranch, Lot CR, is located just 14 miles from Telluride and is situated on 1.19 acres. The residence boasts private wading fly water, exceptional solar exposure and has been remodeled in 2022 to respect the 1962 original fishing ranch design and offers gracious riverside living at its best. The master suite has a stone fireplace, direct access to the deck and hot tub with excellent views of the river and surrounding red canyon cliffs. Two additional bedrooms possess ensuite baths, one with jetted tub. Meticulously landscaped with over 1,500 square feet of decking, outdoor fireplace, hot tub and entertaining bar, separate garage/workshop, log “smoke house’’ with additional storage and freezer, the property is perfect for a generational retreat.

BEN JACKSON | 970.708.1495 | bjbkjack@gmail.com

TD SMITH | 970.729.1577 | td@tdsmith.com

Telluride Pines, Lot 127 // $225,000

Great opportunity to own affordable acreage within a 30minute drive of the town of Telluride and all of its resort amenities. Numerous building sites to choose from amongst the nice mix of trees, including ponderosa pine, juniper and oak. Bask in all-day sun with the southwest exposure while enjoying mesa and mountain views. Telluride Pines offers plenty of design freedom, low taxes/HOA dues and wonderful private mesa living. Shared driveway with adjacent Lot #128.

DAN HENSCHEL | 970.708.2131 | dan@danhenschel.com

Telluride Pines, Lot 114 // $240,000

Great opportunity to own affordable acreage within a 30minute drive of the town of Telluride and all of its resort amenities. With its gently sloping topography, Lot #114 offers numerous building sites plus easy access and affordable building. Bask in all-day sun with the southwest exposure while enjoying mesa and mountain views. Telluride Pines offers plenty of design freedom, low taxes/HOA dues and wonderful private mesa living. Cheapest vacant lot in the Telluride region.

DAN HENSCHEL | 970.708.2131 | dan@danhenschel.com

2724 Sleeping Bear Road, Montrose // $640,000

Located in the desirable Bridges Golf Community, near the end of the Sleeping Bear Road cul-de-sac, this move-in ready home features some mountain views and is within walking distance of the clubhouse and all of the Bridges amenities, including Remington’s Restaurant. The home has an open floorplan with vaulted ceilings in the great room and in the primary suite, and French doors leading to the back patio. There is a gas line on the patio for your own BBQ grill. The great room has a gas fireplace. The open kitchen offers a corner pantry, premium granite counter tops, with stainless appliances, upgraded cabinets with self-closing doors and drawers. The large kitchen island is perfect for entertaining your guests. All on one level. Beautifully landscaped.

JIM NERLIN | 970.729.1444 | jim@jnerlin.com

38 Hummingbird Trail, Ridgway // $1,750,000

Introducing a great family home on the 11th tee box at the Divide Ranch and Club. This home is ready for someone looking for that perfect mountain retreat. The trees are aspen and ponderosa pine, allowing for incredible privacy. The views are of the golf course and the mountain peaks of the Cimarron, San Juan and Sneffels Ranges. There is forested open space in the back yard that includes an extensive patio, a firepit and a very comfortable covered deck. Travertine tile flooring on both levels with new oak flooring as well in the lower level. The upstairs has a great room with a large open kitchen, which flows into the living room. The covered deck is situated right outside the dining area and creates a comfortable outdoor living area.

WILL BLOUNT | 970.275.9689 | wewblount@gmail.com

TD Smith

970.729.1577 td@tdsmith.com tdsmith.com

Embarking on his Telluride Real Estate career in 1971, TD Smith has passionately participated, first in the re-birth and development of Historic Telluride, then subsequently in 1981 as a co-founder of Telluride Real Estate Corp. with the Telluride Ski and Golf Company. As a co-owner of the marketing arm of the Telluride Mountain Village’s master developer, TD had a vital and inceptive influence behind the Village’s beginnings, as well many other regional developments and upscale properties in which he was involved as broker or principal. TD’s excellent reputation in the industry was recently recognized by his peers when the “Lifetime Achievement Award” was bestowed upon him.

Steve Catsman

970.729.0100 steve@catsman.com catsman.com

Steve arrived from Aspen in 1972 after graduating from Michigan State University, in time to build Telluride’s first ski lifts and become one of Telluride’s first investors. His family includes wife Terry (of 49 years) two Telluride-raised sons, Werner and Gardy, and four grandchildren. In 1981, Steve was one of the two founding brokers of TREC; he also founded and developed Lawson Hill, Telluride’s first locals’ housing community (and first private recipient of Colorado’s Governor’s Award for Outstanding Development). Steve went on to develop and market Adams Ranch, Hood Park and the exclusive Gray Head Wilderness Enclave. Also developed under Steve’s direction were Element 52 and Townhomes on the Creek. Steve is a founding member of the Telluride Foundation and benefactor of Telluride’s Ski Patrol. In his free time he is an avid mountaineer, skier, sailor and fly-fisherman.

Jon Dwight

970.708.0691 jon@gotelluride.com gotelluride.com

Jon’s hometown is Aspen, CO, and he is a 1989 graduate of the University of Colorado. Jon’s family includes wife Martha and five great kids, Alex, Max, Wyatt, Lauren and Gavin. Jon has been a licensed commercial/residential real estate broker since 1991 with a diverse background in construction and real estate development. He joined Telluride Real Estate Corp. in 2002 and has specialized in representing projects such as Sunnyside Ranch, Tristant, Bear Creek Lodge, Cornerstone, Brown Dog Ranch, as well as servicing a select group of highly-valued clients. Jon currently served for ten years as Board Member and Chairman of the Board of the Telluride Regional Airport Authority and is a past Board Member and Chairman of the Board of the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association. Jon loves flying airplanes, skiing, hiking, mountain biking and traveling anywhere in the world. Jon’s team includes Alex Martin and Marcin Ostromecki.

Steve Hilbert

970.729.0003 steve@hilberthomes.com telluridesbestrealestate.com

Steve grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he played varsity football, and served in the Peace Corps in Honduras. He has been licensed as a real estate broker with TREC since 1983. This former captain of the Notre Dame ski team brought his teammates to Telluride for training and made the decision to move to town. Steve’s family includes wife Kristine, and three children: oldest son Stevie, who has joined the team at TREC to form a new partnership, Hilbert Homes; Samantha, husband Charlie and two grandsons; and Christian, 21, who is a junior at DU. Steve was a member of the first Mountain Village Town Council, served on the Mountain Village Design Review Board, was a Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club past president, and served as Past President of the Telluride Ski Ranches HOA. Steve’s real estate practice is extremely client-focused and he takes great pride in ensuring they achieve their goals. Steve is a skier, motorcyclist, mountain biker, pilot and all-around outdoor enthusiast, and especially enjoys sharing all these activities with family and friends.

Tobin Brown

970.729.0456 tobinbrown5@gmail.com

Toby’s hometown is Old Greenwich, CT. He is a graduate of New York’s Hamilton College and began his career in advertising in Manhattan with Ogilvy, Mather and Grey. He moved to Telluride in 1989. Toby’s family includes wife Anne and sons Sandy and Robert. Toby has worked exclusively with TREC since entering the real estate industry in 1990. He has watched Mountain Village develop from a handful of buildings to the successful and vibrant community it is today. He is currently a member of the San Miguel County Planning Commission, and a District Director of San Miguel Power Association, the local power co-op. He has served on many boards such as Telluride Mountain School, Telluride R-1 School Board and San Miguel County Recreation Board. Toby enjoys all sports, particularly skiing, golfing, mountain biking and hiking. He spins tunes as a KOTO-FM volunteer DJ (his handle is Rockin’ w/T. Brown) on Thursday mornings. Toby was recognized as TREC’s Broker of the Year for 2020.

Dan Henschel

970.708.2131 dan@danhenschel.com danhenschel.com

Dan grew-up skiing the hills of Wisconsin, and after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, moved directly to Telluride. Dan has been with TREC since 1997 and a Vice President since 2007. He was recognized as TREC’s 2016 Broker of the Year, TREC’s 2017 Listing Specialist and 2017 Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist. Dan is active in the Telluride community, serving as President of the One to One child mentoring program, as chairman of the Ski Ranches Design Review Committee and as a member of the Ski Ranches HOA Board. His real estate career has paid off in spades, allowing him to realize the ultimate dream of raising a Colorado mountain town family. With his wife, Erika, he is raising two wonderful children, Eva and Leif, in the home they designed and built in the Ski Ranches. As Dan tells it, “Honestly, I couldn’t have scripted a better story. My wife and I have a storybook marriage and our children have a sincere love for the mountains, nature and family.”

Jim Nerlin

970.729.1444 jim@jnerlin.com jnerlin.com

Jim’s hometown is Fromberg, MT. His family includes wife Peggy, three children, Heather, Todd and Bo, five wonderful grandchildren, two horses, one dog and one barn cat. Jim has been a full-time real estate broker in Colorado for over 40 years. He specializes in resort, recreational and ranch properties and has spent many years in the saddle exploring the land he represents and sells. Jim has made several contributions throughout his career including the Colorado Realtors’ Land Institute Realtor of the Year (2010) and Treasurer, Telluride Association of Realtors Lifetime Achievement Award (2010), Realtor of the Year (1996, 2000) and past president (two years), Elks Lodge member, property rights advocate, Vietnam veteran and treasurer of the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. His favorite pastime is riding horses in the high country with family and friends.

Steve

Patterson

970.708.1675 stiff@telluridemountainrealestate.com

Steve has called Telluride home since 1973, moving here to manage the first ski shop on the mountain. Today six of his Bucknell classmates who followed still remain here. Steve’s extensive knowledge of the area make Real Estate a perfect fit. He thrives on introducing the wonders and history of the region to anybody who will listen. His list of happy clients speaks for itself. His years of community service started in the 70s and then Town Council in the 80s. Recently after 15 years as Treasurer, Steve was elected President of the Association of Realtors. As a Top Producer, Steve received the TREC Broker of the Year award in 2018. He can keep up skiing too.